How do you do the "waiting game"?

Yesterday when I heard the news, after my biopsy was taken, that on a scale of 1-5 they gave me a 4 for a probability that I had cancer I was really pragmatic and wanted to discuss all the possible options with the breast cancer nurse.  Today I just feel physically sick and on the brink of having a melt down.  

What hints do you have to distract yourself.  I have a 2-3 week wait for confirmation of the results.

Any advice appreciated.

Thank you.

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  • Hi, I came across your post and empathise, I went for a one stop Breast clinic appointment yesterday and left having been informed that it was “highly likely “ I had bc. I had 3 biopsies with markers placed and now have to wait for results of what type it is and  the treatment pathway. I have done all of the wrong things, spent hours googling and have convinced myself of nothing but the worst case scenario. My results appointment is on the 11/8 and I have moments of feeling “ok” and then I get an overwhelming rush of anxiety and want to cry. 

  • Kfletch 

    Welcome 

    sorry you are here , I was there july 22 the whole description of your events were same as mine biopsy confirmed following week .

    my emotions were all over the place like you but please trust me you won’t feel like this forever I’m one year on and it feels like it never happened things go back to your old life it’s a bump in the road you feel like you crashed but you will be big strong and beautiful afterwards.

    im here to help chat in anyway I can just message me love Lara xxx 

  • Thankyou for your reply. My emotions are up and down throughout the day always considering the worst. I think because I had a biopsy under my arm I’m convinced that it’s going to be bad. 
    im usually very pragmatic and level headed now I am anxious and terrified xx

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