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Waiting for breast biopsy, out of my mind with worry

Bethuk
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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

  • Offline in reply to scarey21
    Hi Tracey , I have same as you , both boobs though! How are you? Lisa
  • Offline in reply to betty100

    Hi

     

    I am the same I went for mamogram, ultra sound and they said they need a biopsy!!  I am just feeling numb this is so worrying now, i have an appointment for results on 1st Dec!!  The only good thing for me is that they have said it is very small. Good luck to all.

  • Offline in reply to meash

    im 32 and have 4 children aged 14 12 6 and 2. i found a lump under my arm pit next to my breast in august i was referred for a ultra sound 4 weeks ago but radiology cancelled it and said they want the doctors to referr me to breast clinic for breast cancer rule out this didnt get sent to my doctors so spent last 3 weeks chasing it up and my doctors have made a complaint that admin didnt foloow protocol. i have been referred to breast clinic with urgent referral. i havnt had no pain up untill a few days ago i get a burning sometimes achy sensation at the side of my breast and arm pit but the lump its self doesnt hurt it hasnt grown much i feel its more easily detected than it was in august. im now going out of my mind thinking the worse but also convincing myself at the same time its nothing bad.

  • Offline in reply to sarah2016
    Hi. I'm waiting my biopsy results too. Go back 1st December after a recall following routine mammogram. I have a lump in my right breast. I'm trying to stay strong for the family, but inside I'm just panicking. Husband has stuck his head in the sand and won't discuss it. 2 sons (24 & 21) who are the same. I feel like I'm carrying this worry all by myself and end up awake half the night crying alone. And it's only been 3 days since the biopsy. Another 4 nights to go before I'll know one way or the other. It is reassuring to find thsee posts and support as I too thought I was the only one, worrying about something that may not even be, so thank you all for having the strength to share your stories on here, for the benefit of us all.
  • Offline in reply to No50yet
    Absolutely terrified, results tomorrow, I wish I could tell my other half to go for me to get the result and then just come home and tell me I'm fine
  • Offline in reply to jjjames

    Hello jjjames,

    Just wanted to say we will be thinking of you and keeping all our fingers and toes crossed for you tomorrow. Do come back here if you get a moment to update us on your results.

    Our nurses are also available on this free number 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm if you need to talk to them tomorrow or any other day.

    Best wishes,

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

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    Waiting for results are hard. Take care 

  • Offline in reply to wilan

    Found a lump in right boob 3 weeks ago went to docs a week later who confirmed a lump was def there. Put me through for an urgent referral to breast clinic who rang me within 48hrs for app. 

    My app is tomo at breast clinic and im totally beside mysef with worry, havent slept properly since doc confirmed the lum . Dont know what to expect at the clinic, doc tells you not to worry but how can you not worry. Ive got a 13yr daughter who obviously does not know whats going on. I have a 24 yr daughter who I felt i should tell so she was prepared incase its bad news. 2 grand children age 1 and 2 weeks old. 

    The not knowing is torture the closer tomo comes the more sick i feel. Do i found out tomo or do i have this lingering over xmas???

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    Hi I'm currently waiting for biopsy results too am absolutely out of my mind with worry soooo hard if you wanna chat let me know xxx

  • Offline in reply to Josie44

    Hi Josie highly unlikely they will be able to tell you for definite without biopsy unless ultra sound shows cyst. They do have a good idea of what is going on. This is a bad time of year as lab staff will go off for festive holiday with only emergencies being investigated. However who knows it depends on medical team. What I do know is having been through biopsy surgery chemo then targeted therapy that there is s lot of hope for even worst case scenarios. Try hard to enjoy Christmas I know it's hard but put your faith in the medics they really do know what they are doing and would not wilfully put you at risk. Take care and I will be thinking of you. Also once you know what you are dealing with sharing with others who are going through treatments or further on will offer you support. A

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