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

  • Hi hun m, how are you? I went for a big walk earlier, certainly took it out of me, arm was in pain, ended up having a power nap! Xxx

  • Hello lovely!! Fab you got out and about hon, I find getting out for a good walk so positive to my frame of mind. How are you feeling now? 
    Im a bit more sore today but managing well thank you hon and doing my exercises. My arm and chest feel tight but Im no where near as bruised or swollen as I thought Id be. Xxxx

  • Oooohhh glad the brusing is better than you thought. I feel shattered to be honest and keep getting waves of emotion come over me....my chest was tight to and I've got a cough. Ready for pain killers at the moment. Didn't sleep well at all last night, ended up getting up and making a brew. I'm actually yawning my head off lol...xx

  • Oh lovely how are you feeling today? 
    Its a hugely emotional time/process, feeling physically and emotionally shattered I think is normal and expected considering everything your going through. Sleep wise how are you managing? do you sleep upright or on your back? Normally I sleep on my side curled into a ball but I managed a good night last night laying on my sofa with my head/upper chest propped up on the arm rest. Hope your feeling better today lovely xxxx

  • Hey, I'm feeling OK although was up again at 4am! Went back at 5am and woke up at 10.15 am...omg lol. It's like a pulling sensation going on, just near my arm pit.  Time I suppose. Can't believe it's a week ago, that's gone quick. Suns shining here, quite warm to but gosh it's windy.  Good idea sleeping on sofa, if I end up getting up again I'll do that..I'm same usually on my side and curled up, still put the cushion under my arm for comfort. Think I'll try and take my dog out for a walk in a bit on the field nearby, on a long lead so he's not pulling me.. .how are you feeling hun? Xxx

  • Offline in reply to TM1

    I'm glad you are both generally doing OK.  Take it easy if you can. 

    I have been chasing daily since Wednesday and I now finally have an oncology appointment on 16th September. It seems that if I hadn't been chasing I would still be waiting! I'm fuming at their nonchalant attitude however I'm glad I've not got an appointment. I feel like I'm catching up a bit with the time I've lost due to their massive issue.

    I hope you both have a peaceful weekend.   Xx

  • Offline in reply to RedRuth84

    Can't believe you've had to do all the chasing, so annoying and frustrating to...hope you have a relaxing weekend to...xx

  • Oh lovely this must have been so so annoying!!  Relieved you have the appointment but gosh you shouldn't have to be chasing things down yourself! 
      hope your dog walk went well, Ive got three schnauzers who Im not braving walking yet! Ones a lot smaller than the other two so will try and walk him first I think.

    Have a lovely weekend both xxxx

  • Offline in reply to Rambleon88

    Morning, how are you doing? I'm getting pressureed to go back to work from the boss! Got a text, yes a bloody text, on Tuesday basically saying how was physio (that wax Monday), thought you have been in today following that.....I couldn't believe what I was reading and so upset. I'm just over a week from surgery and still getting pain in my arm, still doing my exercises 3 times a day. I phoned my breast care nurse, she couldn't believe what I was telling her. I rang one of the bosses and well I felt he didn't believe me, think my only bonus was the fact I can't drive yet anyway as I won't be insured because I've had surgery and my arm is restricted. I have an office job with a lot of keyboard work and like I've been told, repetitive hands on work at this moment in time will not help my recovery....I'm just so down at the moment and worrying when I should be concentrating on getting better! Xx

  • Offline in reply to TM1

    Morning lovely!! Im alright hanging on in there. Some people just dont have a clue!! Please do not be pressured into going back before YOU are ready, Its so insensitive of them to assume anything let alone assuming you’d just be back right as rain considering everything you have been through. How are you feeling lovely? Hope your recovery is going well, rest up and look after yourself xxxx