Waiting for biopsy results

Hey, would appreciate any help/guidance please!

So I found a lump just slightly under my armpit around 4 weeks ago and today I have just been for my urgent referral appointment . They done an ultrasound and said that it does look benign but the lymph node is really big and out of range so took a biopsy to confirm.

I am trying to stay positive but I have so much anxiety surrounding the whole situation. I still awaiting an gynaecology appointment about my 2nd smear test as I had cin1 cells removed last year and when I had my other smear they came back and said they’ve found cervical dysplasia and they couldn’t match it to my biopsy from last year. 

I am constantly exhausted, achy all over and bruise very easily. I had a routine ultrasound done only on my ovaries because I kept having pain around my pelvic area and I have had cysts on ovaries before, this came back clear but still non the wiser what is going on. I don’t know if it just feel like being really dramatic but the constant worrying is so overwhelming for me. On Saturday I became so dizzy and my vision went strange, I tried to get outside for air and ended up fainting/blacking out which has never happened to me before and it’s really scared me. I’m neurodivergent so situations like this and even hospitals/gp appointments send me into panic. 

Sorry this is so long winded, I only just found this forum and thought it was better than googling anymore. Thank you in advance x

  • A very warm welcome to the forum Rosey5 although I'm sorry to hear what you're going through. It sounds like things have been very tough of late.

    I know this must be a very scary and stressful time but I'm glad you've reached out to us as our members will understand what you are going through, so you are not alone, and hopefully it it won't be long until some of them stop by to offer their support and advice.

    Waiting for results is always difficult but I hope this article I've found on how to cope with the waiting will help. The NHS have some useful tips on managing anxiety during uncertain times as well.

    We're thinking of you Rosey5 and will have our fingers crossed your biopsy results will bring good news when they come through.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator