I'm so sorry to hear this. I don't know who "they" are but you need to talk to someone. Have you been assigned a Macmillan nurse? Can you talk to someone at your GP surgery? Are you near a Maggie's or Macmillan centre? Google local cancer support. I'm fortunate to have a local group and maybe you have one too? Macmillan and Cancer Research offer telephone support lines. You are not alone but you need to take that first step.

Sending you my very best wishes.

I too am sorry to hear this. I am 63 and live alone with my dog. I recently discovered a hard lump in my left breast and had to go private as I couldn’t get an appointment with the doctor. Once I was diagnosed with cancer I was referred back to NHS for treatment. On NHS I had a biopsy under local which took about 20 minutes. They inserted a long thin needle under my arm which was like a sharp scratch. Then I had a local in the breast where they took 3 samples which I didn’t even feel. They inserted a clip which I didn’t feel either then closed the wound with steri strips. I was advised to keep it clean and dry for a week before removing the dressing. I was very bruised and a bit sore but it was no worse than having a tooth removed. I also had a CT & MRI scan which were also painless. Once you get the results from the biopsy they should assign you a macmillan nurse who are brilliant. They are very knowledgeable and can give you lots of advice on where to go for support. Hope this helps put your mind at rest x