Hello,

I am going through this right now. I went for a mammogram on May 2 and they saw something and did the biopsies in my breast and armpit. During the ultrasound the doctor told me to bring someone with me when I come in for results. I explained I don't have anyone to support me right now, my family live abroad. She sent me into see the doctor after 2 rounds of biopsies (5 punches in total) and 3 mammograms. They gave me a card for breast care nurses for extra support. Even though they don't have the results of the biopsies they told me it was cancer and they would most likely have to operate later this month. I know how worrying this is for you but the equipment they use is so advanced now and the doctors can usually tell with about 90% accuracy if it is cancer. If they didn't tell you it is cancer it could be you are clear or there is something you caught very early. My breasts were very sore the next day after the mammograms and needles, so dont worry that is normal. I had itching for 2 months before the appointment and they said that is just a skin condition and nothing related to the cancer. If there is one piece of advice I can give you it is this. You are where you are. There is only moving forward from this point. It's really important if you are prone to anxiety to take time for yourself to really support and take care of yourself physically and mentally during this process. Remember we are all in this together. What you have gotten through so far was gruelling, i know because I've just done it myself. But you got yourself there and you faced it head on and did it. The rest, whatever that happens to be, you can deal with too. Trust yourself that you are going to see yourself through this the same way you have overcome every hurdle life has thrown at you so far. You are stronger than you think. Sending loving healing energy your way, friend. xxx