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Waiting in biopsy been told highly suspicious

Louxloux
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Hi everyone,

I am going out of my mind with worry. I found a lump and mass in my breaat last month. I was referred to the breast clinic and had a one stop appointment last Monday. I have an ultrasound first where they found another lump and "worrying areas". I then had a mammogram and 3 biopsies. I had the titanium clips put in then another mammogram. 

I have been toldthr imagines are highly suspicious of a breast cancer. They are reviewing my biopsy results on Wednesday. I am petrified. I have 3 small children and I just  cant stop crying.

Not sure what advise I'm looking for, I just needed to write it down I guess

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    Hi Lou I am really sorry to hear what you are going through especially with small children. It is normal to feel exactly how you are feeling. I know that comment doesn't help you at this moment in time but please be assured once you have your results whatever they turn out to be you will see things differently.

    Everybody  on here has felt the same as you at the  beginning of this journey because they have limited information. It's the lack of information  and the waiting for answers that causes the most distress and anxiety.
    I was diagnosed in September 2021 and am part way through my treatment, I am 58. I have to say I was devastated! Once I had had my surgery and had the pathology results back I things became much clearer, just having a treatment plan made me much more positive.

    There is so much they can do now for breast cancers of different types, the surgeries and treatments are so much more advanced than ever and a good outcome is more common now than ever.

     

    I know it's hard, try to occupy your mind and fill your time to distract your thinking until you have the results as this is the only thing that got me to where I am now.
    I don't know what else to say to you but I hope I have helped and am here if I can offer anything else to you 

     

    love Kiera 

     

     

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    Hi Kiera, 

    Thank you for taking the time to reply. I'm sorry to hear you're on this journey.. I hope your treatment is going well? 

    That's exactly it. The not knowing, the words that stick in your head.. its torture. I've been reading through these forums and there are so many brave women supporting each other.. there's no feeling quite like this. 

    I am 39 in a few months, my children are only 7, 6 and 3.. I am absolutely terrified for them. 

    Sending you lots of well wishes. Thank you for your kind words x

  • Offline in reply to Louxloux

    Hi again, I know it's hard and different for you, I don't have small children. You are bound to be afraid but honestly things will be clearer in time and yes that time is difficult to wait but you will get there. 
    Sending you a humongous virtual hug xxx

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    Hey, I get my results on Wednesday and I feel exactly the same as you. I'm 28 with a 6 year old. It's tough and you feel like the walls are closing in. Do you get your results on Wednesday ? Sending you a virtual hug 

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    Hi Lauren, they said they review the results on Wednesday and dicuss a plan (if needed). They said I should get the appointment to go back on Wednesday afternoon. It's horrible. I keep crying but I don't want to be upset in front of my children. How did they leave it with you? They told me it's highly suspicious.. ive been googling, know I shouldn't but can't help it and it doesn't sound good. I really hope it's good news for you xx

  • Offline in reply to Louxloux

    Hey, so I'm going back Wednesday afternoon they said the same thing to me about they have this meeting thing on a Wednesday morning. They didn't say much about the lump itself. I've googled everything,  I don't think there is something about breast cancer someone can tell me that I don't already know like at this stage I'm good to become a qualified doctor on the topic. But on a serious note your mind is your enemy. No matter what the result is, it's treatable. Another bit of advice I will give you, surround yourself with only positive people. 

  • Offline in reply to lauren199314

     Lol.. I know, I feel like I've read absolutely everything, it's completely consumed me. I pray that if it is the dreaded word that it is treatable. You're right, I am lucky to have positive people by my side . I hope you do too. The waiting and the unknown is pure torture. Sending hugs x

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    So are they going to call you on the day with the appointment or sometime tomorrow ?? 

  • Offline in reply to lauren199314

    Yeah thats what the nurse said. I called today to see if they had come back.. she said they had but will be review on Wednesday and if no-one has called me to call back Wednesday afternoon to make an appointment and told me to bring someone with me so I assume it's not going to be good.

  • Offline in reply to Louxloux

    Perhaps they are giving you an indicator so your prepared mentally and by that I don't mean for the worst. Whatever it is, you found it. They can sort it, and they will sort it and that's what matters. 

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