Had breast biopsy today - have been told it's most likely cancer

Found a breast lump last week, which felt quite large. GP confirmed and I was referred to the breast clinic. First appointment was 3 weeks from initial GP appointment but i rang and got lucky and had the appointment today. It was a whirlwind of tests: mammogram,  ultrasound and biopsies. It's a hard mobile lump of 2.5 cm (initially thought to be 5cm) but no lymph node swelling felt.

Noone can say until the biopsy result are in but i was told it is likely to be cancer. Subsequent conversations were all positive regarding treatment and prognosis and I  feel fortunate that all these were in the same day and so quick.

Then i got the next appointment sent to me not long after getting home, which wasn't expected and I've  read up a bit, which is terrifying.

I go from dealing with it to panicking, and feeling like I'm going slightly mad with worry.  I know different parts of the country have different pathways. Interested to hear of other experiences and any advice on what to do or how to cope would be greatly appreciated. 

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  • Hi, I’m in a very similar position, found out following a mammogram recall.  It’s been a whirlwind and a shock and it’s all happened over the last three weeks but booked in for surgery in 4 weeks time.  I think the word cancer is so frightening. So far my prognosis is excellent and I’m focussing in that as much as I can but I still have a wobble every so often even though I’ve been reassured this type is totally curable.  I think it’s to be expected to be frightened and panicky because of the connotations of the word but breast cancer, particular types, is very treatable these days x

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  • Hi, I’m in a very similar position, found out following a mammogram recall.  It’s been a whirlwind and a shock and it’s all happened over the last three weeks but booked in for surgery in 4 weeks time.  I think the word cancer is so frightening. So far my prognosis is excellent and I’m focussing in that as much as I can but I still have a wobble every so often even though I’ve been reassured this type is totally curable.  I think it’s to be expected to be frightened and panicky because of the connotations of the word but breast cancer, particular types, is very treatable these days x

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