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

Mochop
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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 

  • Offline in reply to butterflywing

    Hi Butterflywing,

    I agree that the unknown is a scary place to be. Your over active imagination can certainly take you to all sorts of dark places.

    The tissue removed will be sent to pathology after surgery. It will take 1-2 weeks to get the results, but this can tell you if the surgeon has attained clear margins. If not, you will have more surgery. This is a common occurrence, so nothing to be concerned about. Your care team will also keep an eye on you for 5 years post-surgery, so any new growth would be picked up quickly.

    As for chemo, if you need it you should have it, but the decision is up to you. However, no amount of worry will change the outcome. I have previously stopped breathing on the operating table, but had no trouble with my cancer surgeries. Any anaesthetic is a risk - we take risks every day in life. Place your faith in your care team - they do this surgery every day and they do know what they're doing.

    This is a surreal experience - everything happens so quickly at this stage - it can feel as if it is happening to someone else! This time next week all of these worries will be behind you.

    Please keep in touch and remember that we are always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

  • Offline in reply to Jolamine

    Might be worth considering the pact I had with a dear friend who had breast cancer.  We agreed we would both only worry about the things we can actually change.  Anything else is just a waste of energy.  Hard to do in practice but I’d also try to focus on things that give you joy, anything that gives you joy.  Only a few more days to wait, yes they do seem like an eternity but it really is coming closer. Try to hang on to positive thoughts.  We are all routing for you.  

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