Cancer Research UK main site
  • Replies 162 replies
  • Views 38799 views
  • Users 0 members are here

Waiting for breast biopsy, out of my mind with worry

Bethuk
Offline

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

Parents
  • Offline

    I'm the same right now hen. Had biopsys n waiting my results on 22 DEC. I'm so scared too. Can't eat or sleep.x

  • Offline in reply to Jaxsmart

    I am in the same boat - went for trial screening for under 50's (I'm 49), called back due to "insufficient information" and when I went back I could just tell they were concerned. Had an ultrasound and biopsy on a 2cm suspicious lump. I asked if they thought it was cancer and she said "yes i do". I am now awaiting the results of the biopsy which all I can assume is confirmation - it was like being hit by a train and my heart felt heavy BUT there isn't such a thing as a problem.... it's the solution that matters! Thousands of women go through this and come out the other side with positive results! I'm going to HAVE to try and enjoy Xmas (what a time to go through this worry!) for my family - I'm glad I found this forum.

  • Offline in reply to northerngirl
    Having found a lump 2 months ago, I was advised by GP to return after monthly cycle if it's still there. I returned and was referred to a breast clinic. After a 4 weeks wait, I had a triple assessment which included biopsy. Findings show a few lumps (thick wall) and a suspicion lymph node. I was given no indication of possible cancer though my guess by the snippets of information was that it would be... results appointment not until 4th January. I'm struggling to sleep and eat and have a "normal life". My kids are 2,6 and 13 and I'm petrified that I have only months left with them.. I'm sorry to read so many of you are feeling the same at this time!
Reply
  • Offline in reply to northerngirl
    Having found a lump 2 months ago, I was advised by GP to return after monthly cycle if it's still there. I returned and was referred to a breast clinic. After a 4 weeks wait, I had a triple assessment which included biopsy. Findings show a few lumps (thick wall) and a suspicion lymph node. I was given no indication of possible cancer though my guess by the snippets of information was that it would be... results appointment not until 4th January. I'm struggling to sleep and eat and have a "normal life". My kids are 2,6 and 13 and I'm petrified that I have only months left with them.. I'm sorry to read so many of you are feeling the same at this time!
Children
  • Offline in reply to rtusca

    So sad to read how many of you out there are waiting for results and feeling real fear. Just jumping in to say that there is much success with treating breast cancer. I've come out the other end of treatment and am still processing it all, but it's doable. Ok, I no longer have a 'matching pair', but hey. If some of you are unlucky enough to get a cancer diagnosis, hold tight. Once you start treatment you won't be alone. Surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, herceptin, you'll find lots of others going along at your side. I would say be true to yourself and your feelings. Some people feel they have to be 'positive', 'strong', 'brave' etc because we're led by much of what's written about dealing with cancer to see it as a heroic struggle, a battle, the fight of your life and so on. I think it's fine to be who you are. In the face of adversity we all respond differently. Do it your way. It's now 04.07hrs on Boxing Day morning and I'm on Cancer Chat! Hope this helps.

  • Offline in reply to rtusca
    I HAD MY FIRST MAMMOGRAM AND WAS TOLD NEEDED ULTRASOUND AND I AM WAITING ON MY RESULTS FROM THAT AND I AM SO SCARED, I READ YOUR POST AND I WAS WONDERING HOW YOU WAS DOING, HOPING EVERYTHING WAS OK
  • Offline in reply to worriedandscared

    My wife is in the same boat with very similar lumps to some of the others!

    how did everyone fair??

  • Offline in reply to worriedandscared
    Hi, found this thread looking for info & support. I found a lump, left breast. I'm still breast feeding my nearly 1 yr old (have a 4yr old too) so I hoped it was a cyst. Went to drs & she put me on the 'cancer pathway' arghhh! Had my appt 2 weeks later at the hosp (Friday)where they did an ultrasound. This confirmed a solid lump so had a biopsy. The shock on my husbands face when the consultant said they didn't know if it was cancer or not...I felt more sorry for him than myself as he's the eternal optimist & thought it would be fluid. I get my results Thurs, the day before my son's first birthday. I'm so scared, my kids so young... & just hoping for good news x
  • Offline in reply to missnottt
    I hope and pray you get good results, as for me thank God after waiting 2 1/2 weeks for my breast ultrasound result, I got a call yesterday from my Dr's office and I was told everything was good and that I just go back in a year. I am so blessed and I thank God, I will continue to keep all the ladies that go thru this in my prayers.
  • Offline in reply to worriedandscared
    Brand new to all this so I'm not sure how site works. I noticed a lump just over a week ago after having inverted nipple for a while (so was vigilant) and I've just got back from doctor who says that she thinks it IS something and is referring me. Suddenly feel plunged into another world. I'm shocked. I'm not sure how to react.
  • Offline in reply to queens1

    Hi there, I know exactly how you feel. I've just come out of GP with urgent referral because of a big lump I found this week. No reassurance from the GP - it looks bad and I'm terrified. I'm 54 and have a been a complete fool and missed my mammograms. Feeling utterly sick and terrified. Don't know how something like that could

    grow so quickly.  My husband has private health care so he's on the phone right now trying to see if I can be seen sooner than 2 weeks. I suppose all we can do is wait and get a diagnosis.

Speak to a nurse

Quick links

Follow us

Registered with Fundraising Regulator (logo)
Cancer Research UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1089464), Scotland (SC041666), the Isle of Man (1103) and Jersey (247). A company limited by guarantee. Registered company in England and Wales (4325234) and the Isle of Man (5713F). Registered address: 2 Redman Place, London, E20 1JQ.