Hey Lorna - waiting is the hardest part but all you're feeling is perfectly natural. The fear of the unknown sends our minds into overdrive and it's human nature. Take a deep breath and like the others say, keep busy and go do things you enjoy. You're on the radar and being checked out and that's the most important thing.

I had enlarged lymphnodes and had a biopsy at the same time as I had biopsy in lump in boob. Best to just cross that bridge when you get to it as worrying won't change anything. We have all been in that negative mindset and thinking all sorts and panicking but remember we are all here with you. Please do keep us posted and if in the meantime you need to vent, panic or whatever - we will be here waiting. Think of today and that day only. Do also remember that we have been diagnosed, gone on the journey, been treated and are here today to tell the tale so pls remember that when your mind goes into that dark place. Most cancers are treatable and survival rates are very optimistic.

Hang in there and do remember, you got This!

Ah bless lass.... how u are feeling is normal. We have all been there. We know all the angst in the world won’t change the outcome - whatever it is. We also know that knowing this often makes no difference to how we feel. 

Having little ones magnifies those feelings 10 fold. As gadgetgal said.... keeping busy does help but....Thursday will b the biggest help... just knowing what’s what. 

The arm problem... mention it on Thursday. Make sure you have someone with you... take them into the appointment with you if u are comfortable with that. Ask them to make notes of things that are said.

So...roll on Thursday- In the meanwhile vent on here - get it all out- voice it if you feel it helps - and know we are here for you.

Your little man is coming up 2 is he ️. Love Peter Rabbit My lil grandchildren (5 and 3) love him too. They love to watch the series over nd over nd yes over again :-) 

That pressure on yr shoulder is just a squeeze of comfort from me. Take care lass x

Hiya Jbains, (So annoying enojis dont work on here, I'm giving a little wave as we speak ha)

Thankyou for your reply. 

Did you have enlarged lymph nodes on your initial biopsy appointment? What was the outcome of your biopsy?  So sorry if I'm asking too many questions.

I feel so much better already having found this thread. You are all amazing! Xxx

I think overall I've been getting on with it, 'acting' quite well.

You are right, nothing can change the outcome. I'm just so bloody nervous for it. Like the feeling when you wake up to go on holiday when you're a child, but in a bad way (if that makes sense..?!?).

My partner is coming with me on Thursday, he's in a state too bless him. Although I'm the practical  one so don't know how his notes will end up haha.

Peter Rabbit OBSESSED. It's ridiculous, from the minute he wakes up. How can they not tire of seeing the same episode over and over and over again...

Hi Lorna,

I sincerely hope that all goes well for you on Thursday. Can you take someone with you to your appointment. It is also a good idea to draw upa list of questions for your consultant. I have had 2 bouts of breast cancer in the past 8 years and have had a lumpectomy in 2010, followed by a double mastectomy in 2011. I have also had a few false alarms, so know only too well how worrying waiting for results can be.

You have been given good advice to try and distract yourself from the wait by keeping yourself occupied with pleasant pursuits. Try to avoid consulting Dr Google, as this can be terrifying. If you must look things up, try to stick to a well researched and reputable site. Have you mentioned your bleeding to your consultant? If not, do it when you are there on Thursday.

I haven't had any lymph node involvment, so I cannot help you much about this. There are a number of different reasons for lymph node involvment, so let's hope that it is due to one of these reasons and not to cancer.

Please keep in touch and let us know how you fare on Thursday. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Lorna you are only being as normal as we all were at the point where you are. You're doing great.

I have a mother and sister with breast cancer and as my mom had secondary BC us 2 sisters out of 4 were 50% likely to get it. I had genetic testing done 10 yrs ago. My lymph nodes were enlarged at point of initial biopsy and this was removed when lumpectomy was done. Remember our cancer and how we react is as individual as your DNA. My cells were faster growing than my sister and it was caught earlier than the others so I had 6 weeks of radiation. 

Best thing is to wait until your results have come back and you know exactly what you may or may not have. Google isn't the best way but we all do it. We aren't medically trained and wint know the ins and outs of what it may be. So deep breath, recite Peter Rabbit (as no doubt you know the whole script by now) and make some sock rabbits with little one? 

Take it easy and enjoy your day.

Ladies hope you're all doing well and keeping warm. Bit of a sofa day for me - fatigued. Enjoy your day.xx

Morning peeps 

ah ladies what lovely support u r all giving Lorna...warms my heart :-)

bad :-) icey this morning again then rained so black ice hopefully all gone by pick up school run 

good :- home with twinkling candles nd tree lights blanket nd knitting topped of with a gingerbread latte...love not working lol x

jbains u kick back nd relax u have earned  every min of u time that u need or want .... get a glass of wine to warm the cockles of ya heart too ️X

I was seen by one person when I was told results. They weren't sure at time of biopsy if it had spread to lymphnodes which is why they removed it to send it off to pathology. Thank God it hadn't spread.

Most people survive cancer - it is not a death sentence as it was thought of previously. Try to stay calm as you are in the "unknown". There are several factors and we aren't medically trained so try not to think the worst.

Enjoy the day.

Good off to Xmas caving club curry! 

Bad not been given Xmas rota at work yet, for goodness sake!!!!

WQ xx