Hi Silverdays, 

It's lovely to hear from you and many will relate to the fact that one of the hardest parts of cancer is the dreaded "waiting for results" and sadly it is not uncommon for many members of our community to be wide awake at 3am chatting on the forum. 

You've certainly been through a lot since 2019 and even though you're going through a bit of a stressful time at the moment with this red patch that appeared on your Diep scar, it's good that they are being thorough and that the surgeon performed a biopsy just to be completely sure. I can imagine that after everything you've been through, this has been a great cause for worry for you and you find yourself again waiting for results - a week can indeed feel like a lifetime and in situations like this, it's always worth referring back to our helpful tips on how to cope while waiting for news. 

It's completely understandable that you are having to live with the fear of cancer returning and as you say it's even harder when you are feeling really tired - so many members of our community will relate to these feelings and are also having to live with this fear on a daily basis. 

It won't be long now until you get your results and I hope that you will get the reassurance very soon that it is indeed skin related. 

I hope that you will hear from other members of our community who have had similar issues with their DIEP scar and that they will be happy to share their experience with you. 

Please keep us updated when you find out more - we'll be thinking of you in the coming days and hope that it will all turn out to be fine! 

Best wishes, 

Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator