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Highly likely cancer waiting for biopsy results

Hope_prayers
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Hi, 

I'm 41 and attended the breast clinic on Friday with bleeding from the nipple with a lump under it. Completely shocked they found calcifications 2.5 cm and lump under my arm (enlarged lymph nodes in guessing?). They told me at that appointment before any biopsy results that its highly likely I have breast cancer. I'm still waiting on the biopsy results to understand what it is. 

I've made the mistake of googling my symptoms and guessed I have inflammatory BC and now I'm beside myself thinking the worst .

I've still got a few days til my results are in any tips on keeping myself sane? Anyone been through anything similar?

Any help or advice appreciated x

Thanks to all hear who provide help and support its an amazing service x 

  • Hello Hope_Prayers

    I'm sorry to hear that you've recently been to breast clinic and that you were told it's likely that you have breast cancer. It's understandably a difficult time and natural to want answers and information as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, we know that Dr. Google is notoriously unhelpful and often leaves people feeling far more anxious than they did beforehand. Please do avoid using google to search for answers. 

    Waiting for a diagnosis can be very difficult. The unknown is a scary prospect to face and it's natural to think of worst-case scenarios. I'm going to suggest that you give our team of nurses a call. I'm sure that talking things through with them will help ahead of your results appointment. They will be able to offer advice, information, and support. They're available Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm on 0808 800 4040. 

    Keep in touch and let us know how you get on. 

    Best wishes,
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

     

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