Waiting on breast biopsy results - heads a mess

Hello everyone.

Ive never really posted on anything like this before but I just feel so lost and scared right now I thought Id see if there is anyone else out there feeling the same. 
Im 36, beautiful son and hubby. Couple of weeks ago was doing my fake tan, noticed just the slightest of dips in my left breast (bottom outer corner). I was due on my cycle so left it a few days encase it was something related and when it didnt go I made an appointment with my GP. They couldn't feel anything but made a referral to the breast clinic based on asymmetrical breasts. 
So I head to the clinic, consultant has a feel and agrees on the dip and can feel a lump underneath it. This then leads them to book me in as urgent for the following day but for a biopsy, mammograms and so on. So I have the mammograms done, they take multiple images. Wait again to head into the consultation room with 2 student nurses, the consultant, a Ultrasound tech and a nurse. They start talking about the lump and identify another one but at this point Im a bit numb and not really taking it all in. I have the biopsies done and then the consultant speaks to me, here is where Im upset at myself as I cant remember the exact wording (my head was and is a mess) but something along the lines of “Concerned” or “Suspecting” malignancy. It was all so fast though. I had titanium chips popped in over the two lumps tested then sent back out for another mammogram to confirm their placement and booking me in for an MRI. During the last mammogram I felt so stupid, I was almost literally frozen as every muscle was so tense and I just couldn't stop trembling. The poor technician was trying to get me to relax but I just couldn’t 
I feel so lost, so scared and to be honest completely blindsided and I don't know if Im just being a big baby or if this is a normal reaction to it all. Has anyone experienced something similar and its come back as benign? Im praying it comes back benign but their reaction and way they are speaking has made me feel like they already know it’s cancer. Then I spiral thinking oh god what if its spread already? And the littlest pain anywhere is making me so paranoid.
Im so grateful to my GP and hospital for moving so quickly, the other half just feels terrified. 
Sorry for the long rambly post and thank you for reading, I just feel like Im free falling right now x

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  • Hi Rambleon88, your situation sounds similar to mine, recalled after a mammogram via letter and appointment was following day! I was in absolute bits, crying and the fear of the unknown. My mum and partner came with as I knew I couldn't do this alone. More mammograms, ultrasound and biopsy all in one afternoon, I've never felt so scared in my entire life, crying constantly. The wait is the worse for actual results. That came Friday just gone, i did try going back in work but there was a moment I completely broke down, I felt on the outside looking in, wanted to scream out loud. I left work in a state and the drive home, well I just don't remember that. Work not paying me now....well I know now I have stage 1 breast cancer. The Professor was amazing and  it's treatable, waiting on date for operation now. I went through every scenario possible to man whilst waiting even bloody googled stuff, don't do that! I know I'm going to be fine, small steps to get to the other end...but it's the mental health side of it all and the financial side which is effecting me more!! Stay strong if you can lovely, your not on your own x

  • Hello TM1!!

    Im so sorry your in this boat too. 
    Thank you for reaching out. 
    Its such a surreal and horrible headspace to be in isnt it. How are you feeling now you have a diagnosis? Im so so scared to get mine, Im just praying its treatable, Ive done so much googling Im convincing myself of everything. 
    Thank you so much lovely, Ive never really used a forum or anything like this before but it would be great to stay in touch as we journey through this? 
    anyone who needs a digital hand to hold please feel free to reach out xxx

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  • Hello TM1!!

    Im so sorry your in this boat too. 
    Thank you for reaching out. 
    Its such a surreal and horrible headspace to be in isnt it. How are you feeling now you have a diagnosis? Im so so scared to get mine, Im just praying its treatable, Ive done so much googling Im convincing myself of everything. 
    Thank you so much lovely, Ive never really used a forum or anything like this before but it would be great to stay in touch as we journey through this? 
    anyone who needs a digital hand to hold please feel free to reach out xxx

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  • Hi Rambleon88, to be honest I still finding it difficult to process, it's the shock hun, knowing I now have cancer no matter what stage it is, I'm still scared, having to face an operation, which I believe will be around 20mins or so...its the after bit, the pain, the soreness, I'm *** with pain . Then tablets for 5 years... omg so much to take in....hence I needed time away from work  

    I just can't paint that happy face at the moment. I've never done anything like this to, I don't even "hang my washing out" on Facebook like some do lol . But I believe this is good to talk on here, we have loved ones around us and friends etc..but this is different in that we can talk to each other and hopefully support each other. 

    Stop googling please, there are far too many sites and we'll not always helpful. You'll get all info from your team at hospital should it be that way....I too have the clips in...walked out of M&S yesterday and the alarm went off...I did wonder  was that me and my clips.....gotta make myself laugh otherwise ill be crying again. Keep in touch your in safe hands xx

  • Definitely take the time off work lovely! The whole situation is traumatic and the last thing you need is work stress on top. Im off work right now, its one of those environments where everyone is lovely but its incredibly fast paced and I just cant deal with it right now. 
    Totally agree, Im holding it together for my son and husband and desperately trying to be positive but its so hard without knowing what Im up against. For some weird reason its the early morning I find it most difficult and my emotions are the most raw.

    I promise Il try to stop with google, its sufficiently terrified me! 
    Keep your chin up lovely and yes definitely keep in touch!!! Xxxx

  • You to hun, try and have a nice evening. My fella on his way over so he'll keep me smiling xxx