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Waiting breast biopsy results but consultant confident it will be positive. I'm so scared of what comes next and need someone to talk to who understands

butterflywing
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Hi all , 

Am absolutely terrified . Thought I found a lump 6 months ago that seemed to come , go then came back and stayed . Went to GP 3 weeks ago who didn't think it was sinister but referred me to breast unit . Had appointment on Monday and consultant after seeing mammogram and scan is confident it is sinister .. Now just waiting for biopsy results .. Lump is somewhere between 1.3 & 1.5 mm according to the images.  Am just so scared of what comes next and desperately need someone to talk to who understands x

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    Hi butterflywing

    Firstly I'm so sorry to hear of your diagnosis.  I went through something similar in 2023.  I found a lump and was referred to the breast unit and it was a whirlwind from there once the biopsy results came back positive.  I was convinced it was a cyst (as I'd had one before in the same location) so didn't take anyone with me for the results appointment.  Needless to say it was a bit of a shock.  Mine was about 3cm in the end but it was triple negative (non-hormonal) with no real understanding of how it happened as it doesn't run in the family. 

    Once the results came back, follow-up appointments were very rapid and a treatment plan was soon in place.  I had 6 rounds of chemo, 7 rounds of immunotherapy followed by a lumpectomy (which by the time the chemo had finished, they couldn't find any cancerous cells so took tissue to make a clear margin).  A couple of months after the surgery I had 9 rounds of radiotherapy.  I'm happy to say I've been clear now for just over a year and life is very much back to "normal".  

    I know it's scary but once the diagnosis is confirmed, you will be offered so much support from your breast cancer nurses, oncologist and treatment team you won't feel alone.  Sadly there are lots of ladies on here that will have been through something similar, and they will all support you too.  

    Good luck with your biopsy results.  It sounds like it's been caught early as it is a small lump, so don't think the worst yet.  Just listen to your consultant and the professionals but don't be afraid to ask questions. 

    Am here if you need to talk.

    Carol 

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    Hi Carol ,

    Thanks for replying .. My head is all over the place ! One minute I'm relatively positive  then something hits me and I start to believe I'm going to be given the worst news possible and I won't be here to see my grandchildren grow up . I worry I'm going to loose my hair ( stupid I know considering the bigger picture ) but every thing seems so massive at the minute.  I'm up and down like a yoyo with a big black cloud of fear hanging over me . 

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    Hi butterflywing

    I can totally empathise with your situation.  Regrettably I did lose my hair but everyone is different.  It was one of my biggest worries, but I have to confess it did become the least of my concerns.  MacMillan Cancer Support provide a contribution towards wigs if you decide that's the way you need to go.  I would thoroughly recommend them for not only that, but for all your concerns too.  They have so much information they can help you with, including what benefits you could apply for, being protected at work and just general support, whatever you need.  I was lucky enough to have a MacMillan Information Centre in the hospital where I was having treatment and I think they have a presence in most hospitals.  Check out your hospital - it will give you something else to focus on until you know what's happening.

    I know it's hard, but try not to think about it too much until you know what you're dealing with.  If your oncologist is anything like mine, as soon as you have a diagnosis you will be on a whirlwind of treatment plans and options and everything becomes just that little bit less scary. 

    The survival rate for breast cancer these days is excellent.  Just keep breathing and when thing become overwhelming, try to focus on the things you know, rather than speculating on the things you don't (yet).  I know how easy it is to spiral, I've been there many times.  I'm not going to tell you to "stay positive" as at times, you need to be sad, to feel angry, confused etc.  Just don't let those feeling all consume you.  But don't beat yourself up for feeling them either. 

    Please keep me posted when you get your results. 

    I'm here alongside you for the bumpy ride ahead.

    Carol x

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