Lymph gland Biopsy results still not received after 3 weeks

I found a lump in my left breast next to my nipple on the evening of 5th July. I rang my doctors first thing and got an appointment that day. They felt it too so referred me to the 2 week waiting clinic and I had a mammogram, ultrasound and a needle biopsy on the lump and an inflamed lymph node on the 11th and was told on the 20th that I had breast cancer and would need a lumpectomy and chemo but only 2 of the 3 test results on the lymph gland had come back so they can’t book my treatment in. 3 weeks and 2 days later they are still not back. Why is it taking so long; it could spread throughout my body and possibly become terminal is my thinking and the lump is slightly increased and get bigger so maybe a mastectomy could be the result. This is really bad on my mental health, Any support, shared experience, advice would be greatly appreciated.

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  • Do you have the number for the breast nurses. Give them a call for a chat. Usually you have to leave a message and one will get back to you. Tell them your worries, they will try and help. You could also phone the nurses here for a chat.  The number is 0808 800 4040 and they are open from 9am to 5 pm Monday to Friday. 

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  • Do you have the number for the breast nurses. Give them a call for a chat. Usually you have to leave a message and one will get back to you. Tell them your worries, they will try and help. You could also phone the nurses here for a chat.  The number is 0808 800 4040 and they are open from 9am to 5 pm Monday to Friday. 

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