Hi Vickycos,

My appointment is also tomorrow. I've been staying off the forum and Google to try and keep my anxiety in check, but like you, I'm really struggling today. 

I don't have any wise or encouraging words. I just wanted to say I can imagine how you feel, because I feel it, too. Whatever tomorrow brings, at least it will bring both of us answers, one way or another. 

Have you got anything that can keep you busy until tomorrow? Sending hugs.

Hi Lucky 

Good to hear from you . What time is your appointment mine is half 9. 

I am working from home today and my little one is off school unwell. So plenty to keep me busy . 

My mind keeps thinking of the worst cases , I will be thinking of you tomorrow . Fingers crossed all is OK . Sending love x

Hi Vickycos,

Ah, you'll have your answer sooner than I will tomorrow. My appointment is not until 6 pm! Hopefully this means you will be free of worries by lunchtime and get to enjoy the day.

Hope your little one isn't feeling too terrible and is keeping you distracted. I'm working today and tomorrow but finding it impossible to focus and be productive. The waiting is horrible. 

Thanks Lucky and good luck - will  be thinking of you tomorrow 

Hi Vickycos,

Waiting to be seen at the breast clinic is always an anxious time. This tends to give us plenty of time to allow our imaginations to go into overdrive. If you were seen in 2020 and all was ok then, hopefully this will still be the case.

If it is cancer, you will get through it. I have had 2 bouts and am still leading a busy and fulfilling life. I was diagnosed 13 years ago and like you, I visualised having to say goodbye to my children. Since my diagnosis I have seen them leave school, go to university, graduate, find gainful employment, marry and provide me with 2 beautiful granddaughters.

You will find that it can be helpful to talk to someone. If not your husband, do you have another family member or a friend? Just talking about things, can help to put things into proportion.

Are you aware that if they have to do a biopsy tomorrow, you may have another 1-3 weeks wait for results? I sincerely hope that nothing untoward is found.

Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Jolamine 

Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely reassuring post to my post. I am so glad you are doing so well despite BC , sounds like you have a truly wonderful life/family. 

Your right it is easy to let imaginations run wild and google does not help, it is full of worse case scenarios. I am aware of the wait if a biopsy is needed. 

I don't really have anyone to talk too - a friend at work who I told has been wonderful and my boss is amazing. 

My children keep me going and I was thinking the other day how well I feel ! 

Sending love x

Hi Lucky,

It is always difficult to calm your emotions as your appointment draws near, so I'm not surprised that you are struggling today.

You will find that the staff at the clinic are all very pleasant and understanding. Like you, I expected to be given a diagnosis at my first appointment, but this doesn't always happen. Sometimes they have to take a biopsy of the breast tissue, to see whether or not there is any cancer present. The results of this can take 1-3 weeks. If you have to have a biopsy, be sure to ask how long it is likely to take to get your results? Many people don't ask and are left in limbo. It is much easier to cope with when you have a date.

I shall be thinking of you tomorrow and I sincerely hope that all goes well.

Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

You are being wise by staying away from Google, as much of the information is out of date, poorly researched and aimed at the more spectacular cases.

Hi Vickycos,

Google certainly does not help. Stay away from it if at all possible. I am so glad to hear that your friend at work and your boss have both been very supportive. Now that you have found this forum, you need never feel alone, as there is always someone here to chat to.

Keeping my fingers crossed for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Thanks Jolamine. 

Good Luck Lucky ! 

All OK for me - cyst and beignn lump I am a lucky one I know. Feel relived x

Hi, 

I am completely with you. My appointment at the breast clinic is also tomorrow. I don't know what to expect and I'm terrified. I keep trying to reassure myself but the unknown is awful. My appointment is 130. I've never had a mammogram so worried it's painful. And I think I will get a sample taken from my nipple (as that's where my symptoms are). Not sure I will sleep tonight. 
Big hugs and well wishes coming your way. I hope it's good news for us both ️