everything seems to be off for me whilst awaiting my biopsy result

Hello,

I recently had my one stop tests (Mammogram, ultrasound followed by an ultrasound guided biopsy). the Doctor who conducted the tests confirmed with me that my lump in the right breast is cancerous.

I was told to get my result and a consultation with the specialists probably about a week later. However, due to Christmas break, things have been delayed. I will probably have to wait for another week or so to get to talk to the specialists. 

As you can imagine, my anxiety level has been rocket high ever since the day of the tests. I have been having bone aches, poor sleeps, spotting and rectal bleeding. This morning, I woke up, noticing a vein on my neck is swollen.

Everything seems to go wrong for me in the past few days. I am not sure if all caused by my anxiety (probably inflammation) or cancer. I have no idea how quickly my cancer is spreading. With the festive season, it is hard to find any medical support atm. 

I am not sure if things will move faster if I seek private medical facilities. Sorry for being so hopeless. I really really wish to be stronger than I am right now, being more positive. but my personality and the circumstances I am in are pulling me to the opposite direction.

thanks,

Mo 

  • Hi Mo, you’re not hopeless at all. Waiting to see a specialist is a very anxious time and anxiety can lead to all kinds of symptoms. I know it won’t help to tell you to try and relax but hopefully you won’t have to wait too long. From when I had my mammogram, ultrasound and biopsy it was about 2 weeks before I got my appointment. Sending hugs xx

  • Thank you so much Crystal for sharing your experience with me. I think I am just panic about not being able to get any help. any all things I noticed wrong with me probably are due to my anxiety and high level of stress. it is so good to be able to share my feelings here, as I do not feel fighting a battle alone (even though I have a very loving and caring husband with me). THANK YOU and wish you a relaxing and joyful Christmas.