Going out of my mind with worry

Hi all this is my first post and really looking for some hope.....looking for some outcomes of microcalcifications clusters please. I went to my gp on 12th December with a lump about the size of a grape near my right nipple,wasnt sore or anything and wasnt really that worried as I've had two separate occasions of cysts in the past. Was referred to breast clinic,got my appointment for four weeks later and had ultrasound which they was happy it was a cyst but wanted to do a mammogram anyway. They then told me I had a small cluster of calcifications in my left breast and could be early breast cancer,this totally knocked me for six as I just thought it was to confirm the cyst!! They then give me an appointment for two weeks later for mammo assisted core biopsy,was petrified and walked away thinking *** I've got cancer. I had my biopsies last friday and was given another appointment for thos friday for my results,I tried getting some kind of indication from them as to how likely this is going to be cancer but they gave nothing away. I havnt told anyone as theres not much to tell at this point but I really am going out of my mind with worry so any help would be so appreciated xx

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  • Hi Rainbow, 

    Sorry to hear that you are going through this. Can't offer any particular advice at this point but only to say you are not alone. 

    I had my biopsy yesterday, having found calcifications so like you am awaiting the results. 

    The odds are on our side but I totallybunderstand the waiting and worry is just horrific. 

    Stay strong and really hoping for the best outcome for you on Friday x

  • Hi positive,

    Thanks for your reply,sorry to hear your going through the same worry. It's so hard just think straight and stay positive isnt it. Wanst sure if the odds were on our side because I stupidly looked on google and it's all very mixed information. Stupid of me to think otherwise just sheer desperation I think. Dud your drs give you any indication of the outcome? Xx

  • Haha yes Google is a minefield! I am guilty of googling way too much but I just can't help myself!

    I believe about 1 in 8 get a diagnosis and my doctor said similar so am clinging into this until I know otherwise.

    They were pretty non-committal when I had my biopsy. Said it could be early cancer but could also be nothing of concern so non the wiser really.

    Such a stressful time. Feel like I just want to know now so I can deal with fact rather than the endless what ifs! 

    Xx

     

  • Hi,

    I had a biopsy on a cluster of calcifications a few years ago. Thankfully it wasn't anything sinister but i now have yearly mammograms to keep a close eye on things. 

    Hope you get positive results on friday 

  • Hi thanks for reply that's so good to hear and really needing positive outcomes. I seemed to have got myself into a right state,not normally like me. I had an hysterectomy 3 years ago for cancerous cells and I was fine with that and was really positive about it all but cant seem to get in the same mind set this time. So pleased for you and your outcome,takecare x

  • Me neither,that's how I ended up on these chats in desperation for more information.

     

    I've convinced myself that by them giving no indication either way is that they know what it is but cant say until biopsies confirm it. Sorry for being negative but just cant seem to pull myself out of this dark bubble. I dont think the wait would be as bad if we had an indication which way it was going to go.

    They also told me on the 2nd ultrasound that I have a fibroadenoma but was benign,that really didnt help my worries.

    Will you get your results next monday then xx

     

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  • Me neither,that's how I ended up on these chats in desperation for more information.

     

    I've convinced myself that by them giving no indication either way is that they know what it is but cant say until biopsies confirm it. Sorry for being negative but just cant seem to pull myself out of this dark bubble. I dont think the wait would be as bad if we had an indication which way it was going to go.

    They also told me on the 2nd ultrasound that I have a fibroadenoma but was benign,that really didnt help my worries.

    Will you get your results next monday then xx

     

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  • No need to apologise! I may have called myself Positive but that's just a ruse haha! In some ways I think I am convincing myself it will be bad news so that I am not completely blindsided if it is. Does that make sense?!

    I have an appointment on Monday so hopefully will get results then but Radiography wasn't 100% sure they would be. Fingers crossed x

  • Yeah totally makes sense or that's how I'm justifying getting myself in a state  

    Fingers crossed they're back and even better that they're  all ok xx

  • Morning!

     

    I've just a had a phone call to say that results won't be in by Monday so they have re-arranged my appointment for next Friday. 4 extra days to wait - bleurghhh!!

     

    Xx

  • Oh no that's terrible I know these things are beyond control sometimes but it really doesnt help your worries and anxiety does it. Sending you a big hug as I'm sure you will need it. Xx

    I'm feeling a bit more positive today thanks to all you lovely ladies on here

  • Thank you for th hug!

    I know it's just one of those things so not too worried - just have to keep myself busy (not hard with work and a 4 year old!) and next Friday wiil be here soon enough!

    Glad to here you are feeling more positive today. It is really nice to have people to chat and vent to :-) xx

     

  • Morning,

    Glad to know your not feeling to bad,the keeping busy bit is hard work isnt it but I'm pretty sure a 4 year old helps quite a lot ha ha.I've got one more day to go and full of anxiety,it really can not come quick enough. I can honestly say I've never felt fear like this.....I've even asked the big man upstairs to cross his fingers .....so not like me xx

  • Hey!

    Actually had a little wobble last night - tends to happen when no one is aorund and I'm left with my own thoughts!! I'm fine though!!

    Wishing you all the best for tomorrow, sending good luck, positive vibes, and why not ask the big man upstairs - can't do any harm!!

    When I first read your post about "the big man upstairs" - I imagined you having a tall/large neighbour in the apartment above you - then I twigged! Clearly this worry is affecting my brain haha!!

    Let us know how you get on - hope you manage to get some sleep tonight.

    Xx

  • Hi

    Hope you are ok,I know what you mean about the wobbles and it's not nice,I'm the same. As for the big man upstairs ha ha just what I call him as I never really believe of anyone up there but I'm in a state of desperation I think.

    Think I'm going to have a large brandy tonight this will hopefully help with the sleep situation,feel like I'm ready for any news now just need it over with. I will let you know how I get on......I'm hoping your really busy at weekend and it passes quick for you xx

  • Hi

    So the hospital has just rang 6 bloody hours before my appointment to cancel my appointment because my results arnt back because theres a back log in the pathology lab. To say I'm numb is an understatement.....not there until Wednesday morning now. Really dont know how I'm going to do any more days of this bloody torture xx

  • Oh my god - that is so s*** - excuse my language!

    I appreciate that things get held up etc but to not even tell you until 6 hours beforehand - you must be fuming but also just stressed about the further waiting.

    I'm really sorry this has happened.

    Sounds like we both need to try and keep busy this weekend to be as distracted from the anxiety as possible.

    Stay strong and hang in there - sending hugs xx