Waiting for breast biopsy, out of my mind with worry

hi everyone, I noticed a lump on my right breast and went to breast clinic. I'm 33 so they did an ultrasound - they said there is a patchy lump about 3cm big and that 2 lymph nodes look swollen on the ultrasound (but not to touch).

I panicked and immediately assumed cancer and everyone else started talking like it's cancer too, saying stuff like 'we'll treat it' and that once the biopsy results come back I should be prepared that treatment will start quickly.

I'm in total panic mode, can't eat or sleep and feel sick constantly, I don't know how I'm going to get through until biopsy results.

I'd like to know, can they tell from an ultrasound whether it's cancer? I thought that's why you need a biopsy? I'm literally out of mind worrying about this :(

Thanks for your help xx

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  • Hi I'm Toni 50 just found lump, waiting for biopsy n yeah solo stressed! Really need some one to chat to coz those I've told are either awkward or avoiding me, I totally understand how hard it is for them, I don't even wanna talk about it. But my first mother in law found a lump and I was pregnant, by the time I gave birth she was riddled and it had gone to her brain, my age ! I just need to chat x

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  • Hi I'm Toni 50 just found lump, waiting for biopsy n yeah solo stressed! Really need some one to chat to coz those I've told are either awkward or avoiding me, I totally understand how hard it is for them, I don't even wanna talk about it. But my first mother in law found a lump and I was pregnant, by the time I gave birth she was riddled and it had gone to her brain, my age ! I just need to chat x

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  • Hi Toni, welcome to the site but sorry to hear that you have found a lump. I totally understand you being so stressed about it, who wouldn't be? Do you have date for the biopsy yet? Waiting for tests, and then the results is just hell and there's no easy way to get through it other than to try and distract yourself with good things, see friends, go out in the sunshine, watch movies, whatever will help you best. Having a good rant on here is good too so do come back any time. We have all been through it one way or another and understand how you're feeling. I kept everything to myself until after the diagnosis and in hindsight this was not a good idea so if you can talk to friends and family about your worries then please try. Look after yourself. Take care  Sue x

     

  • Hi Toni so sorry to hear you found a lump , and worried , I'm 43 I found a lump last January , so scary , remembering all the waiting around for results , and never forget the day they told me I had grade 3 aggressive Breast cancer , big shock , but I got through it the lumpectomy , chemo , radio , smiling and being strong all the way through , I've had the all clear had my one year on check all well , here to chat if need , take care , Ali xx

  • Thank you for the above comment. I am waiting for the results of my biopsy. They have told me they are fairly certain it is malignant and pretty advanced but reading your comments has given me hope that i will get through it. Fingers crossed! 

     

  • It's such a scary time having tests and being diagnosed, arguably the worst part.

    I have just finished treatment and can look back and say while it was tough we can get through these things that are thrown at us xx

    Good luck xx

  • Hi , I'm 43 and am waiting results of biopsy also. Absolutely petrified . Ultrasound nurse said big black uneven shadow was 2cm but that my lymph look ok. Nurse then said my mamma showed "worrying" results then said see you in 2 weeks. I know it's going to be cancer so will face whatever comes but so worried its spread etc the waiting is just awful and I keep looking at my hubby and kids and imagining them without me,,,, stupid because this little *** is not going to get me ......rant over phew x

     

  • Hello all, not sure if this is still active but here's hoping. I have just come from an ultrasound and mammogram during which the doctor spotted something on the screen and did a biopsy there and then. The consultant had seemed so relaxed about my mammogram and what seemed like a 'ridge' rather than a lump that it has all come as a horrible shock. I was expecting to be told the ultrasound was all clear and now face a week wait until I go to get the results next Thursday. I alter rate between feeling calm and then feeling total panic. It all seems really unbelievable. I'm 35 and have no family history - a biopsy wasn't something I ever expected to have.

  • Hi Elaine90 I've just stumbled across this post. I found a lump a few weeks ago and I've been today to the breast clinic. The Doc said it was nothing to worry about but I was to go for a mammogram and scan just to make sure. So off I went feeling quite positive. I had my mammogram and was waiting for my scan when they called me back in as they'd spotted something else. I ended up having about 10 biopsys taken and now have to wait till next week for my results. I'm petrified. I hope your results were ok  

     

  • Hi i had a breast lump biopsy and lymph node biopsy in my armpit last Wednesday. I have had the lump approx 6-9 months. Some may find it surprising I didn't get it checked earlier? Thing is two years ago I had a lump checked and was told all ok. They could see a deep seated cyst exactly where the lump is now which I thought was the cyst that had got bigger. I have a history of breast cancer in my family, my maternal aunt. Get my results next week worried sick.

  • Hi all.

    I have just found this site.

    Like all of you, I found a lump in my left breast last Tuesday, called the Doc straight away, she has referred me to a breast clinic,  the appointment should come through within 2 weeks, I am totally beside myself with worry, I have an added huge problem in that I have Muscular Dystrophy and in a wheelchair. I have a supportive husband who will be there all the way, I can't bring myself to tell anyone else, including my 23 year old son. I really don't know how I'm going to cope with all this..

    Totally destressed right now.

    X

  • I have an appointment with the doc on Friday to check a large lump that has appeared very quickly. Not sure if I should be worried or petrified. Keep hoping it's just a Cyst but I am scared :-(