Result day of 2nd breast biopsy

Hi,

Today I went along for my results after waiting for 3 weeks having had surgery for breast biopsy. Results were not ready.  Consultant said he would call if he had news and he did but only with preliminary result stating benign but still to be tested further. I am quite upset that I have been going through this since November 2023 only to be told this. I was hoping to get back to normal even with the pain I still have. 

My family doesn't understand how I feel. Every stage of this process has been horrendous. From first biopsy being b3 and marker inserted, then the seed for op being inserted but in the wrong place and finally wire guide. Was the second biopsy to retrieve all their errors. Note to Dr even stated I had sentinel node removed and when I asked today it hadn't been removed and told that must have been an error. 

I do realise others have so much more going on and I do have empathy for everyone, even more now, after feeling like a Guinea pig. 

Sorry for moaning had to get it off my mind, thanks for listening.

  • Hello Polli, 

    Please don't apologise as you are not moaning at all! As you say, sometimes our own friends and family don't really understand how we feel and how much this long wait for results can affect us but you've come to the right place to talk to others who have been in a similar situation before, who have experienced the same process that you describe and it can really feel like it all drags on endlessly. Add to this all the confusion of what you have been told and which was actually an error I can completely understand why you are feeling like you need some clarity and definite answers. I hope that you will be getting those very soon and fingers crossed now it won't be long until your biopsy results come through. I thought I would share with you these helpful tips to help you cope as you are waiting for important news. 

    I hope that you will hear from others who've been through this before and I am keeping everything crossed for you that it all turns out to be nothing of concern. Keep us updated if you get a moment when you find out more!

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator