Told I have breast cancer before biopsy is back

hello, i recently attended the one stop breast clinic I am a 26 year old mum to a 6 year old. I found a large dimple and lump in one breast I thought not much of it given my age but wanted peace of mind so had it looked at.  I had an ultrasound and then a mammogram and then a biopsy and marker clips which i found very strange as I didn’t know what these was for and was starting to get worried why I needed these. I was then told to go in the waiting room which by this time I was the last one in the clinic i saw the breast surgeon who said to me sorry it’s not good news i burst out crying he was then talking about given my age and size of the lump it is likely to be aggressive cancer so he will need to act fast. I have been thinking about this since coming home and I know I shouldn’t but I’ve been googling things my question is it normal to be told this news before the biopsy is back I know they will more than likely have a good idea as they see it all the time on scans but how can they be certain. 
I have come across fat necrosis on google and know they can be similar to cancer I remember I did have a slight fall a few weeks ago but thought nothing of it but can’t remember if I banged my breast which I know can be a cause for fat necrosis and this can look similar to cancer on scans is it possible that I could just be this or am I just in denial and hoping this is the case . I have been told they want another biopsy tomorrow I am so devastated and don’t think this has all sunk in yet. 
any advise is appreciated.

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  • Hi Cla2233,

    Im so sorry your going through this, i totally understand what youre feeling right now. 3 weeks ago I also got told at my initial appointment at the breast clinic that I almost certainly had cancer. I find that these consultants are always very blunt when talking about these things and it can be scary. Im only 35 and have a 3 month old and a 2 year old, so I was completely devestated. Mine is also aggressive (grade 3), im told its nornally always aggressive in younger women, but the good thing about that is it makes the chemo much more effective. Although I have quite an advanced breast cancer (as well as the main tumor I also have 3 smaller ones in the same breast, as well as at least 5 affected lymph nodes in my armpit) my consultant is very confident my cancer is highly curable.

    My biopsy results came a week later and since then, its been a whirlwind of appointments and scans. Youll find that things will happen quite quickly from now on, which can be overwhelming but also good, as its normally the waiting around to start treatment thats the most frustrating. And once you know your specific treatment plan, you'll be able to start moving forward.

    The Gp prescribed me some anti anxiety tablets as I was struggling with panic attacks etc, so this could be an option for you? 

    Please feel free to reach out if you need to chat. 

    Nat xx

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  • Hi Cla2233,

    Im so sorry your going through this, i totally understand what youre feeling right now. 3 weeks ago I also got told at my initial appointment at the breast clinic that I almost certainly had cancer. I find that these consultants are always very blunt when talking about these things and it can be scary. Im only 35 and have a 3 month old and a 2 year old, so I was completely devestated. Mine is also aggressive (grade 3), im told its nornally always aggressive in younger women, but the good thing about that is it makes the chemo much more effective. Although I have quite an advanced breast cancer (as well as the main tumor I also have 3 smaller ones in the same breast, as well as at least 5 affected lymph nodes in my armpit) my consultant is very confident my cancer is highly curable.

    My biopsy results came a week later and since then, its been a whirlwind of appointments and scans. Youll find that things will happen quite quickly from now on, which can be overwhelming but also good, as its normally the waiting around to start treatment thats the most frustrating. And once you know your specific treatment plan, you'll be able to start moving forward.

    The Gp prescribed me some anti anxiety tablets as I was struggling with panic attacks etc, so this could be an option for you? 

    Please feel free to reach out if you need to chat. 

    Nat xx

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