Anxiously waiting for results from Excision biopsy in breast after indeterminate B3 core biopsy

Hello, 

I am really struggling with the wait for my results, I am 38 and have 2 children under 4 and my anxiety is through the roof whilst waiting for results. 

I found a lump back in September and was referred to the breast clinic on a 2ww. I got an appointment with the breast clinic quite quickly and had an ultrasound, mammogram and core needle biopsy the same day. Whilst they were not too worried about the feel of the lump the mammagram and ultrasound showed suspicious calcification.

I got my biopsy results F2F about 10 days later and was told it was a graded B3 Indeterminate, and that they wanted to remove it in its entirety by excision biopsy. As the calcification's are quite superficial a vacuum biopsy would not be successful. Its been 2 weeks since my Excision biopsy, they did tell me it could be 3-6 weeks to get results depending on who needs to look at it as it may require more than one histopathologist to diagnose. I have googled many forums to find someone who has been through something similar and i'm going out of my mind with worry, thinking the worse. My husband has zero empathy and quite frankly doesn't even ask me if i'm okay so im feeling completely alone and in the dark about what it might be. Scared that im going to be poorly and not be able to mother my little babies. I know im not on my own here and i have been following many forums for weeks. 

Any tips for dealing with the anxiety? 

Lots of love xx

  • Hi Bmartina,

    I'm sorry to hear of your worries and that you're not getting as much support as you'd like around you.

    It's always tough waiting for results and I can understand your concerns. We are always here for support on the forum if ever you need it - it's a safe space to write things down and reach out to others who understand.

    Hopefully you'll get some more replies soon, particularly if others with similar experience see your post.

    Try to keep busy while you wait and focus on other things where possible. Take things a day at a time, and I hope it's not too long to wait to hear more.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator