Hi, I was in same situation recently waiting 3 weeks for breast cancer results and I can honestly say it was the worst experience of my life, I was miserable, tearful, depressed etc. I did do the cardinal sin of googling, but tried to stick to the 'official' websites, but by 4am on results day I had basically diagnosed myself with a death sentence! I can only say try and keep busy, but I'm with you, it's so bloody hard. My results were cancer (but not the extreme I had diagnosed!), and although yes it was bad news, I feel like a whole weight has been lifted. Sending hugs. Here if you want to chat x

Thanks. Its torture! I came to the same conclusion this morning, keeping busy is the way to go. Frantic panic isn’t going to change or help anything. 

It's absolutely horrid isn't it. I didn't tell my mum and sisters to begin with as there was no point them worrying for 3 weeks as well. I just told my husband and a few close friends so I had some support and people to chat to. I had my MRI Monday and got a call yesterday to say come in Friday to meet surgeon to discuss results and next steps, MORE waiting!

Don't beat yourself up if you take another wee melt down or panic episode, it's natural. Every one of us have done it. You will have good times, or at least times where you'll suddenly feel relaxed or more positive, but then you'll get hit with the panic train again. It's natural.

We found once all the facts are laid out, even if it is not the news you're wanting, you become more focused and get some sort of acceptance. You have a plan laid out, and the mental agony lessens somewhat because the focus is elsewhere. I found speaking to people on here, even talking nonsense and joking with others on here helped a lot. We stopped googling and things got a lot better. The day of the results, it was bad news, we had a cry even though we were told it was 99% likely to be cancer, and then picked ourselves up.

Ah I can relate to all of that, it’s the not knowing (the extent of it), and guessing what might happen. I agree even if it will be bad news it will be a relief to know the facts and have a plan! Not googling any more. Will stick to chat threads like these. Thanks for taking the time to reply. 

Ah I can relate to all of that, it’s the not knowing (the extent of it), and guessing what might happen. I agree even if it will be bad news it will be a relief to know the facts and have a plan! Not googling any more. Will stick to chat threads like these. Thanks for taking the time to reply.