Im waiting on breast biopsy results, i get them on monday, the waiting is just dreadful, sometimes your gut feeling tells you what you know but this time i just dont know! Anyone feel or felt the same?
A very warm welcome to our forum. I have had 2 bouts of breast cancer in the past 12 years, plus a few false alarms, so I have been through a number of biopsies. All I can say, is that the wait never gets any easier. Most of us would say that this is one of the worst parts of our cancer journey, as thereare so many unknowns and uncertainties.
I am glad to hear that you don't have much longer to wait. Try to keep yourself occupied with other distractions to help the time to pass a little quicker over the weekend.
Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.
Hi just joined this site reading different comments such an agonising wait for results I'm awaiting my appointment to see if my treatment has worked you feel so lonely at this moment hope all works out for you hang on in there my love thoughts are with you
yes it seems we all struggle with the waits, I was having yearly checks as I'm classed as high risk with a few family members on my fathers side getting breast cancer at a young age.
I'll be glad when things get moving, depending on genetics test it will either be lumpectomy or if positive double mastectomy.
It sounds as if you are having a hard time. I'm glad to hear that you've got some antibiotics prescribed, despite the side-effects they cause. Once you start a course, you shouls always complete it, so do try to perservere.
Did you manage to get a shower today? I'm sure that you'll feel better once you do. If you don't feel confident about taking a wash, why not phone your breast care nurse and ask for her advice? - This is just the sort of situation that she is there for. You are bound to be scared about the results, but worry won't change the outcome.
It doesn't help when there is a family history of breast cancer. I lost my mum to secondary breast cancer before I was diagnosed. Fortunately, treatment has come along leaps and bounds since then.
I had a lumpectomy first time and a double mastectomy second time around, so am happy to help you if I can.
Sorry for not replying sooner, missed your message back, i hope you got on ok at the dentist abd are able to enjoy your time away, mouths still sore phoned the debtist yesterday ssid it an take up to 2 weeks for pain, but filling then extraction so quite a bit of trauma they said and because i have fibromyalgia the pain is heightened anyway, sick looking at solphadol! the phrase doing my *** in springs to mind lol talking of doing my *** in lol im going to hospital on Tuesday morning 9am to get the mag seed put in so dont think its going to be to long now for surgery to have this radial scar taken out, find out then if its attached to the breast wall see if anything sinister is going on behind it hoping not obviously! Cant wait till its all over, if everything is benign what a journey it has been and i take my hat off to every one of you what you have all went through and going through, the love life is still going well never met such a supportive man who has came into my life and is non judgemental and very caring, it has certainly helped even though i have friends and family, I always say everything happens for a reason so heres hoping everything works out
Hi! I just wanted to say that I had a very similar experience to yours just this morning. I was referred to the breast clinic with a small lump, though my gp wasn't too concerned. The consultant didn't seem worried and was convinced it was benign (probably a cyst). But the radiologist clearly didn't agree. Ordered biopsies, said she was worried, then started talking about breast cancer nurses and support and what a shock it must be for me. My brain couldn't quite process what was being said. Won't get the results of the biopsies for a week or two but it seems as though everyone has already moved on with a cancer diagnosis. How did your results turn out? How are you doing now? I hope things are ok x
Sorry I haven't replied. I have been away for a few days. It sounds as if it might be helpful for your son to see a counsellor and talk through just how he is feeling. This can be arranged through Macmillan, your cancer hospital, your GP or some of your local cancer centres - again, your GP should be able to point you towards some local groups.I got great help from both Maggie's and the Haven.
Your doctor could possibly prescribe something to help him sleep better, but I suspect that this would only act as a temporary solution. Talking things through and getting some of his worries out in the open might be a more long term solution.
Many of us have a fear of dying, but you are nowhere near that. We don't normally think of it until cancer is mentioned, yet many pass just crossing the road on a daily basis, without giving it a thought.
I hope that you can find someone to help your son, as this must be very worrying.
Thankyou so much for your helpful information xxx I may give mc millman a call , I will try talk to my son...but he doesn't like to open up too much zx
It would be worth phoning your breast care nurse tomorrow to see what she thinks. All is possibly fine, but sometimes we get a build up of fluid which may need to be aspirated. This is a very simple procedure and relieves any discomfort immediately.
So glad I've found this thread. Had 3 biopsies taken from my right breast yesterday. The mammogram was clear but the ultrasound was suspicious. He said he has mixed feelings about it and won't know either way until the result is back. I have an appointment on 18th Oct. Absolutely petrified. Struggling to function x
Hi Lucy37, it's really hard and I know it's difficult not to worry . It's good news the mammogram was clear though. The 18th will feel like ages away, I know, as does everyone on this site. I have further biopsies under mammogram this Tuesday and so I'll have 2-3 weeks wait before I know the full extent of what I'm dealing with. I struggle to function, but I find this site and the lovely people that respond and support you, such a help and I hope you do too xx Mickey xx
Bless you, I know the feeling, but as jolamine and Karen told me....we have to try and stay strong, its hard, but the nurses are good and there is alot of support out there, think positive.
I had my lump on my areola, needle biopsy, they said 80-20% small C
I have small incision to check further....but had another opp 1st October...I too am scared, but got to try and stay strong xx I get my results 15th xxx fingers crossed for you and thinking of u xx hug and love
I almost feel embarrassed at how badly I'm not coping. I think it's the not knowing. I just have such a bad feeling about it, it's like I've written myself off already. I don't even feel like I can go to work whilst I wait for my results, but then my alternative is sitting in my house alone going crazy.
