Hi Madge,

A very warm welcome to our forum. I am sorry to hear that you have been given this news before your results have come back. I'm not sure whether this makes things easier or harder to deal with. I have had 2 bouts of breast cancer in the past 12 years. On both occasions i was told at the first visits that it was highly lightly to be cancer and unfortunately, it was. On another occasion I was told this too, but the lump turned out to be benign. 

Consultants find that we take the news better when cancer is diagnosed if we've had a couple of weeks to prepare for the bad news. The main thing is not whether or not you have cancer, but whether it is treatable or not. Fortunately, most are and, breast cancer is one of the most treatable forms of cancer nowadays.

It would probably have been impossible for your consultant to answer the questions you asked before the biopsy results come back. However, don't let that deter you from asking them again then. You will find it helpful to write down a list of questions prior to your appointment - I do this for all consultations, as it is all too easy to forget something important in the heat of the moment.

It is not at all unusual to find yourself an emotional wreck whilst you're waiting. As you've no doubt already read, many of us liken this journey to an emotional roller coaster. Remember that we have all been through this and know how hard it is. We are here to support you whenever you need us.

Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Madge,

People react differently to news like this. I'm like you, I would prefer to prepare for the worst, then any good news is a bonus. The worst thing about this wait is fear of the unknown. Believe it or not, irrespective of the results, you will feel much less anxious once you know exactly what you are dealing with.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Thanks again, i think I will feel more in control when I know where I am. It's reassuring that I'm having this chat with you and you have been where I am now.  Thanks so much xxx

Hiya 

I am new to the forum and I am so worried as well.

I found a lump on my right breast a couple of days ago and i have an appointment with my gp next Thursday...the waiting game is the hardest ...I cannot stop crying and thinking the worst...it is really hard .

I hope you get some great results .

You too it's a worrying  time for sure.  I feel exactly  the same.  My best day this week as so busy at work.  Distraction  seems to be the best thing right now. Hope your results are good too x

Thank you so much I will let you know how I get on  next Thursday. 

Really hard to concentrate in anything at the moment!!

I hope you are keeping well . Thinking about you. Xxx

You too hun I'm Wed. I'm keeping as busy as poss but it's just constantly in yr head.   It seems it's like this for everyone.  I'm taking myself off to the coast  for the weekend fresh air and fish and chips  treat.  Good luck thinking of you x

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