Breast clinic today - feeling anxious

I know it's ok for me to feel anxious but equally I feel guilty as everything may turn out to be fine! 
But I've got my breast clinic appointment later on this afternoon and I feel really anxious. Not sure how much concentrating I'll do at work today. 
Can anyone let me know what to expect? 
***update - all clear. Lots of cysts. Will be having regular mammograms from 40 and have been signed up to a family genetics programme. Really hope everyone else is doing ok xx

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  • Thinking of you all, it's a nerve wracking process and I completely empathise. 
     

    I have my biopsy results today at 4 and have mixed thoughts. I want to know but I also don't. I feel sick in the pit of my stomach today. 
     

    I hope it's good news all round for everyone!! Sending lots of love and positive wishes xx

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  • Hi Linda. I'll be thinking of you at 4. Do let us know how you get on? Sending love xx

  • Hi All.

    I just wanted to jump on and say good luck to everyone getting results today, and to everyone still waiting!

    I had scans, biopsies etc on 27th July. Then my 'results appointment' was on 4th August. Unfortunately the results weren't clear, so I had 2 vacuum assisted/core biopsies this week, one on Monday and one this morning. Unfortunately it's a 2 week wait for the results of these tests, so I'm back on the waiting game until 25th August.

    Waiting is hard, however I have felt much better since my appointment last week, even though I'm in the same place, I think I used all my worry up for that. 

    Try and keep calm and busy, it's easier said than done I know. Sending positive thoughts to you all xxx

  • Hi daisy. Goodness, you've been through the mill! Please let us know how you get on? xx 

  • [@Daisy_B]‍  Sorry to hear you are undergoing more wait after further biopsies. At least they are being very thorough, sounds like you are in great hands albeit no doubt fed up and anxious. 25th will soon be here, in the meantime you have us all for company and lots of ears to listen when the anxiety gremlins creep in. Biggest hugs!! Xx

  • @lauriex and @linda2022. Thank you. It'll be what it'll be, I'm just hoping my 'managing to keep busy' lasts these two weeks. 

    Lauriex I'm so happy to see your update. Hopefully the regular mammograms will help to keep an eye on things for you. 

    Linda i know your results are probably as I write this, so I hope you are doing OK, thinking of you xx

  • Thank you. I'll be thinking of you all and hoping you get good news. And if you don't, I know you can face whatever comes your way xxx 

  • Sadly not good news. I have a stage 3 invasive carcinoma that's spread into my lymph nodes. Operation booked to remove it and all of the lymph nodes on the 9th September. Currently feel numb and sick. Xx

  • Linda I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope you have lots of support to get you through. Try and keep in mind treatments have improved tremendously with breast cancer and the pathway will hopefully be clearly set for you. They know what they are doing and I hope it's all been explained to you, but it's probably been lots of information for you today so make sure you speak to the breast care nurses if you have any questions, they will be a great source of support and information.

    I'm thinking of you, if it helps you then do stay on the forum and speak to others who have been/are going through the same. Sorry its been a tough day, much love xx

  • Hi Linda, so so sorry to hear this ️ 
    I don't know if other peoples experiences are helpful so just ignore if not... in 2019 my mum was diagnosed with small lymphocytic leukaemia and then 6 months later, an entirely separate breast cancer. The MDT had to battle out which to treat first! She is still here, living and loving.

    Right now I'd imagine you need time to come to terms with things and get your mind straight... I don't feel I've a right to stay on the forum now after my news today but I'll be thinking of you loads and really hope your treatment goes well. Lots and lots of love. xx 

  • I'm so very pleased for you, Laurie. I hope you stay healthy and happy x