Anxious for breast surgery results

Hi all

So from the relief of getting through the surgery 11 days ago, my feelings have changed to worry and anxiety for getting my results on Wednesday.
This has been exasperated as when I had my dressing checked last week the BCN informed me that even though my appointment on Wednesday is with my consultant surgeon, he is having to cover the doctors strikes so I will see a different consultant for my results.

Now I know I should just be happy that they are not delaying my results but I am gutted I am not seeing my own consultant, as I find him very reassuring and really does calm me down.

However I think my main anxieties are around the possibility of having further surgery if margins not clear. I am really happy with the results from the therapeutic Mamoplasty and healing amazingly well so far. 
Not sure why I am writing this, I think it's because it makes me feel better writing down how I am feeling and although I have amazing support from my family and friends, when I try to discuss my anxieties they shut it down and tell me not to think like that and to stay positive....easier said than done!!

Cookie xx

 

  • Cookie 

    hoid luck for your results it's a anxious wait I've been there this happened 3 times for me had the lunpectomy and sentil node had one positive node so then had another operation removed 30 nodes another wait thankfully all came clear then I had another wait for Oncotype score after this thankfully no chemo required so was tantrums along the way but it was all fine in the end 

    good luck keep busy let us no how you got on 

    big hugs love Lara ️

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    Hi Cookie,

    What a pity that you won't be seeing your own consultant on Wednesday. Try not to worry - at least he did your surgery and hopefully he got clear margins at the time. 

    I am so glad to hear that you are healing well and are happy with the results. It's not long now till Wednesday and I'm keeping everything crossed for good news.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

  • Hi cookie

    love that someone else finds the "stay positive" talk infuriating! 
    my family just do not get why I am freaking out ( 3 years clear but last mammogram has picked up a change in other breast ) and the positive vibe is not helpful.

    please don't worry whoever gives you the results they will be amazing and informative. The important thing is you get them asap   As the waiting is the worst part.

    I do understand though as last time I didn't see same doctor twice and it really affected me not having that continuous care from someone. 
     

    it's a horrible journey for you (all of us) but I found this forum so helpful. Sending love (but sorry no positivity!) x 

  • Good Morning Lara

    Thanks you your reply. I am feeling calmer this morning and more like 'what will be will be'.

    I know it is said a lot on this forum but the waiting for results is far harder than going through the actual treatment!

    I shall let you know how I get in tomorrow 

    Cookie x

  • Morning Jolamine

    Thank you again for your reply. It was another wobble yesterday and feeling better today.

    This forum and you lovely ladies are fantastic for just getting it all out without any judgement!

    I am sure whoever I see tomorrow will be lovely and have to think that it doesn't matter who delivers the results, what will be will be and no amount of worrying will change that! I can be quite level headed but some days just spiral downwards!

    I will let you know how I get on 

    Cookie x

  • Good morning Esta

    Thank you for taking the time to reply and I am sorry that you are going through the worry again. Sending you lots of love and a virtual hug!
     

    I know our families mean well but it is very annoying when you try to discuss how you are feeling and if it is worries or anxieties then you are being negative! I try to explain that I can't help the way I am feeling and that I have to keep some realism in order to be able to deal with whatever comes next but get told I don't need to think like that!! 
    I know they mean well and most of the time don't want to see me down and upset but it is all part of the rollercoaster of emotions but don't think they know how to deal with it.

    Where are you up to now after the mammogram, are you waiting for your appointment?

    Cookie x
     

  • Cookie 

    I really hope you get a good result and you can move on don't forget about the  the Oncotype DX if it's something you think will help that helped me tremendously in coming through the other side 

    let us no how you get on 

    love Lara ️

  • Hi Lara

    At present my diagnosis is DCIS. If nothing invasive is found when I get my results tomorrow, would they still consider the oncotype DX, with there being no tumour? 
    Sorry if that sounds a silly question
     

    Cookie x

  • Cookie 

    I don't think they would consider but worth a ask 

    good luck again big hugs 

    love Lara ️

  • Hi - yes it's so frustrating that everyone keeps saying think positive blah blah blah but they don't realise how scared we feel - mostly of the unknown. I was positive last time then got the diagnosis and it knocked me sideways so expecting the worst this time from the start.

    I had my 3 year mammogram in Feb and received letter last week saying there are changes in other side so need a biopsy ... here we go again  

    it's now booked for next Monday and I am counting the hours although won't know anything obviously. Worst part was told yesterday that I will get the results in a letter - not even a face to face appointment. So that will take weeks also it's just awful. 
    the waiting is definitely the worst part.

    gooe you get your results quickly and it's is positive news x