Awaiting suspected cancer appointment

Feeling very anxious, noticed chest tightening, lack of appetite and lump in throat which I am guessing in anxiety symptons. 

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  • Hello Tiffany-reh

    I'm sorry to hear that you're currently waiting for an appointment for a possible cancer diagnosis. We know that for many people this can be an incredibly worrying time. 

    The symptoms that you've described could very well be related to anxiety but it would be a good idea to just talk with your GP to confirm if they want to see you for a check-up. 

    We do have some information on our forum about how to cope with waiting for news and I'd also suggest giving our team of nurses a call to talk things through with them. I know they will be happy to listen and offer any advice, information and support they can whilst you're waiting for your appointment. If you'd like to talk with them they're available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm on 0808 800 4040. 

    I hope you have some answers soon. Do let us know how you get on. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

  • Hi Tiffany, sorry to hear about your anxiety re diagnosis .

    You are the first person I have spoken to on here, I am going through the same thing.

    I had a breast biopsy last Monday and have been waiting, anxiously till my appt next Tuesday when I'll get results. Do you know when your results will come through?

    I feel quite dazed, sometimes it feels totally unreal, very shaky and don't want to go out to meet friends or anything until I get the results. So am spending my days snuggled up reading. Not sleeping well obvs and feel terribly tired. It's a state of absolute limbo isn't it.

    Carol

  • I’m also in limbo. I’m 31 weeks pregnant and have a 4 year old and a 2 year old. Awaiting biopsy results for a nasal tumor. Never felt so crippled by fear. Trying to enjoy spending time with my girls and focussing on good times with them. Very scared and the wait is terrifying too. I have fingers crossed for all of us. 

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  • I’m also in limbo. I’m 31 weeks pregnant and have a 4 year old and a 2 year old. Awaiting biopsy results for a nasal tumor. Never felt so crippled by fear. Trying to enjoy spending time with my girls and focussing on good times with them. Very scared and the wait is terrifying too. I have fingers crossed for all of us. 

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