Hi Prunella and a big welcome to our friendly forum, 

You did the right thing in getting this breast lump looked at and I can imagine this is a bit of a stressful time for you as you are having to go through each step, the mammogram, ultrasound and biopsy and it can take a while to get all the results and a full diagnosis. How unfortunate too that the mammogram failed twice during the scanning and I hope that it was third time lucky and that all you have to do now - and it's often the hardest thing - is wait for the results. 

It's normal to be in full blown panic mode in your place and I just wanted you to know you are not alone and many members of our forum have been through this before and I hope that they will be along shortly with comforting and supportive words. Try if you can not to fear the worst as there are so many things it could be other than cancer and I am keeping everything crossed for you that it all turns out to be fine. 

The long wait for results can be such an anxious time and I wanted to share with you our helpful tips to help you cope while waiting for news which will give you some good coping strategies during this time of uncertainty. 

Best wishes, 

Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator