Need a biopsy and I’m scared

Hi everyone. 

I’ve had a problem the last few months with my nipple hurting, and getting a red patch, I got checked and scanned and there was nothing at all. I was a mess though, convinced it was something awful and just scared but started to relax. 

Two months later same thing but a lump appeared, if I pressed on it quite hard then white/yellow liquid would come out of what were the old piercing holes I used to have. I haven’t worn jewellery in them for about 12 years. It was really painful again but I didn’t feel unwell and it wasn’t hot. 
I had an ultrasound and there was a black round oval, she said looks like infection and I got antibiotics, I’ve finished them and it’s still the same. 
went back today for another ultrasound and he said he thinks it’s an infected duct or something but he wants me to have a biopsy and I am freaking out. 
I haven’t been able to eat or sleep anyway being worried about this and now he wants a biopsy I feel like I’m spiralling. 

I don’t know how to stay calm or positive. I feel like the only reason he wants a biopsy is because it’s IBC and I don’t know how to stop myself from losing my mind. I can’t stop googling and checking ultrasound images.

i don’t know what to do 

  • Welcome to the forum Anxious89, although I'm sorry to hear how scared and stressed out you are at the moment.

    Managing anxiety can be very tough but I hope some of the tips provided by the NHS and our guide on how to cope with waiting for news will help to steady your nerves, and your mind, until your next appointment.

    Sometimes knowledge can be power in situations like these so I hope this information we have about the breast biopsy you'll be having will help you feel more prepared, and slightly less scared, about what's to come.

    Hopefully some of our members will offer their support and advice to you soon but if it would help to speak to one of our cancer nurses about this, they're available on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. They're very easy to talk to and they will do all they can to support you and address your concerns.

    We're here for you Anxious89 and will have our fingers crossed everything will be o.k.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator