@Scared1970 I'm going to the clinic on Thursday after I went to the GP last week with a lump in my left breast.  I'm also 51 and very worried. Can I ask how was your biopsy ?  ( I'm probably being silly but the thought of a mammogram and biopsy freak me out ) . I've had intermittent aches from my breast, armpit, shoulder blade and shoulder since last year. I feel so sick with worry.

I hope someone can help answer your question - it's such a difficult thing to go through. 

Jo x

Hi

I'm so sorry you are going through very similar 

The biopsy wasn't too painful slightly uncomfortable 

My first mammogram just showed a tiny lump and hopefully it's nothing sinister but the anxiety I've had is horrendous my results are Thursday 

I really wish you well for your appointment and pray nothing is serious 

@Scared1970 Thank you so much. It's so scary isn't it. I've had problems with anxiety in the past so understand how horrible that is. Wishing you all the very best on Thursday and hoping you get good news! Did they give any indication as to what your lump might be? I've never been through this process before and so not sure if they tell you anything at these appointments.  Since finding this lump I've given myself a headache every day, not to mention feeling nauseous all the time - wish I could calm down.

Please let us know how your appointment goes. Hoping for good news!

X

Hi

Thank you 

Yes it is very worrying the doctor said it may just be a cyst or nodule that's always been there but took a biopsy to ensure nothing untoward 

But when they say lump you think cancer and that's what I can't get out of my mind 

Like you say I've also given myself a headache and felt sick especially this morning has its getting nearer to result day.

Yes I will let you know and keep me updated on your results I pray everything will be OK for you.

I to hope you will be fine 

Hi, I'm feeling exactly the same at the moment. I had my biopsy last Tuesday and won't get the results until Wednesday the 18th.

It's really hard to keep your mind off it. I have anxiety too and I understand.

How are you keeping busy? I've been doing audio books, podcasts and baking so I'm not on Google and my mind has to concentrate on what I'm doing or listening to.

Hi Scared,

This is always a scary time and, our overactive imaginations nearly always think of the worst case scenario. Fortunately, this seldom happens. 

Not all lumps are cancerous. There are many other causes, the most common being a benign cyst or fibroadenoma. Your biopsy is the only way to be certain that all is ok, so try to remind yourself that 'it's not cancer until you're told that it is." 

Have you got a date for your results yet? You will feel better once you get these ,irrespective of the outcome. At the moment there are so many unknowns and these are particularly difficult to cope with. It is a fact that only 1 person in every 8 who attend the breast clinic will get a cancer diagnosis, so many of us end up worrying unecessarily.

I sincerely hope that nothing sinister is found with your biopsy. Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Maris.Piper,

A very warm welcome to our forum. I am sorry to hear about your anxiety too. Waiting for results is always a difficult time.

You are right in that it is difficult to keep yourself busy, when your mind only seems focussed on one thing. Have you tried doing a jigsaw? This can be helpful for some.

Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on next Wednesday. We are always here for you.

Here's keeping my fingers crossed for good news!

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi thankbyou for your kind reply 

Yes I agree its so difficult to keep my mind off the intrusive thoughts 

I get the results tomorrow at 11am

I woke today sweating and feeling so sick I've rang the doctor to get it touch with me.

I'm treated for depression and anxiety normally and it's kept under control but this has made it all flare up into a panic.

I will let you know the outcome tomorrow can't come soon enough.

Hi Scared,

Unfortunately, most of us feel as you do when we're waiting for results. I hope that your GP can help you to cope with this.

I shall be thinking of you tomorrow and hope that all turns out well.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Thank you so much 

Yes its the worse feeling I feel detached from the world and can't eat so how I try

Will let you know the results I'm hoping it's nothing serious but your mind blows it out of proportion