Period between diagnosis and lumpectomy

Hi, I was diagnosed last week with breast cancer, with a lumpectomy scheduled for 5th August.  I am finding waiting for the operation very difficult alternating between despair and hope.  I was advised that from the ultrasound my lumps looked benign so clung to that hope.  I received a phone call to advise the biopsy revealed cancer,  did anyone else find this limbo time hard?  Lots of tears and waking in the night and a constant gnawing anxiety.  Would like to hear how others managed this time as I am not coping that well.  Thank you

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  • Hi, 

    I know exactly how you are feeling I too was diagnosed with breast cancer last week and now have an appointment this week for a treatment plan. The gnawing anxiety of it all is horrible I’m still in shock like you will be. I hope others comment soon who have more experience in this to help you as we’re both very new to this news. Take care your not alone x 

  • Thank you for responding and it is reassuring to know that someone else feels the same.  Good luck with your treatment plans and hope all goes well.  It is astonishing how many are affected by cancer and I have nothing but praise for the nhs and how quickly they have dealt with appointments x

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