Worried about secondary cancer

I had a biopsy done in my left breast a week ago. They saw 2 lumps in my breast and my lymph node was enlarged, so I had 3 biopsies done in total. Since then, my anxiety has been through the roof and I'm picking up on every ache and pain as the swollen lymph node really scares me. Since the biopsy, I have had sore muscles in my upper back and shoulders and feel slightly out of breath (I had Covid a few weeks ago so my husband tells me I'm still getting over that as it was a particularly bad bout). 

Has anyone else felt like this. I'm so scared it has spread to my lungs, even though I don't feel ill in any way, apart from a little tiredness, but I have not long ago been diagnosed with anemia. I'm still carrying on with day to day life and it doesnt stop me from doing anything, so am I overthinking?

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  • Hello Cheryl 2109,

    I'm sorry to hear about how you're feeling. 

    When you’re worried about cancer, it can be natural to think the worst, but this can end up increasing anxiety rather than making you feel better. And the only person that can diagnose you is your doctor. While you are waiting for your results, please try and focus on other things for now. I can imagine it's difficult, but you've mentioned that you're scared so this could be affecting your wellbeing. There is some advice on coping with waiting for news on our website.

    I hope this is helpful,

    Moderator Anastasia

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  • Hello Cheryl 2109,

    I'm sorry to hear about how you're feeling. 

    When you’re worried about cancer, it can be natural to think the worst, but this can end up increasing anxiety rather than making you feel better. And the only person that can diagnose you is your doctor. While you are waiting for your results, please try and focus on other things for now. I can imagine it's difficult, but you've mentioned that you're scared so this could be affecting your wellbeing. There is some advice on coping with waiting for news on our website.

    I hope this is helpful,

    Moderator Anastasia

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