Hi Mrs And,

I am glad to hear that you eventually overcame Covid to get tested. Although you now have such a scary wait, I am sure that you feel happier in yourself that you have finally made the move. Most of us become an emotional wreckwhilst waiting for results, so don't be hard on yourself.

I am glad to hear that you have such good support at home, but unfortunately this doesn't reduce the worry. You will find it easier to cope once you know what you are up against. You will also discover that it is better after you have shared your news with your family, as it is almost impossible to keep this to yourself. Many people don't do this until they get their results.

I sincerely hope that your results just show more cysts. Please let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Srwingdeb,

A very warm welcome to our forum. I just wanted to reassure you that most of us have a biopsy following examination and scans. We then have this worrying wait which seems interminable. At this stage our emotions are all over the place and we tend to think the worst.

It must be especially worrying when your sister is dependent  on you. Try not to get ahead of yourself here. I know that it is scary, but only 1 out of every 8 referrals to the breast clinic will get a cancer diagnosis. I have been especially lucky and had 2 within the past 11 years. At the beginning I was worried about leaving my two teenage children behind, but I have since seen them go to university, graduate, get meaningful employment, marry and have children of their own. I guess what I'm saying is that there is still life after diagnosis.

Have you got a date for your results? Please let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Keeping my fingers crossed that nothing untoward is found.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

I had a mammogram, ultrasound and then biopsy on Thursday and my follow up appointment isn't until 10th March, which I know is not that long but I was already a bag of nerves building up to the initial appointment! I was so hoping that it would be something very obvious like a cyst and I would be discharged that day. The consultant said he didn't think the lump was anything to worry about and the radiologist said it was a 3 on ultrasound so not suspicious - she thought it might be a papilloma - but instead of being reassured by this, I am instead endlessly googling "people who got told they were probably fine and then turned out to have cancer" - I am afraid to be in any way optimistic because I feel like it will hit me harder if it is bad news. I'm just not sure how I will get through the next few weeks!

Hi JJKat,

Most of us find that waiting for results is one of the worst times of our cancer journey. There are so many unknowns  surrounding you at the moment that you are bound to be anxious. Our minds also tend to go into overdrive at this stage and we start looking up worst case scenarios on the internet. This only serves to scare us more and serves no useful purpose.

Try to steer clear of 'Dr Google' until you know exactly what you are dealing with. It sounds hopeful when your consultant and radiologist didn't seem too concerned. You will also find it helpful to find a project that keeps you occupied for the next few weeks, thus helping to fill the waiting time. We nearly all feel like you to start with, but you will get through this.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Thank you Jolamine - I do feel so much better when I stay away from Google but then I find myself drawn back in. We've recently moved house, so I'm going to try and find projects around the house to distract me, alongside work and home schooling! Thank you for your kind words xx

Hi Boff,

A very warm welcome to our forum. The wait for the results of a biopsy are always one of the worst times of our cancer journey. You will feel better once you know what you are dealing with and can start to fight it.

Are you able to bring someone with you on Wednesday? Although hospital visits tend to be lone events these days, they usually allow you to bring someone with you for results. I hope that all goes well for you.

Please let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

I had Breast cancer 22 years ago and found a small marking on right breast the one I had breast cancer in so I went to the Doctors and she sent me for a mammogram I was a bit worried but the only thing that kept me sane ,was my Doctor at the time I had my bc said I would be very unlucky for it to return in that breast she was right . But they found something in my other breast so I have had to have a biopsy I go for my results this Tuesday and I am terrified.when the Doc said they was not sure what it was and needed a Biospy I was shocked it's 28 months since my last Mammogram and that was fine the only thing that helped was the Doc said if it is cancer it's really tiny and would not need chemo as I had that the last time I am 71 I lost my husband 10 years ago to Lung Cancer he did smoke and I feel so as I don't know what to do if anyone can help me I beg you to thank you 

Hi Sazcop

I am so glad you had your results and all good. Its horrible waiting, I had surgery to remove my lump on areola/breasr on 3rd Sept, a week ago, I have an appointment for a call from breast specialist nurse at 9.30 Friday 17th for my results xxx can't sleep, can't concentrate nothing xxxx all the best my dear x

Hi Dumpster,

A very warm welcome to our forum.

I am so sorry to hear that you lost your husband to cancer. Do you have any family or friends who can support you through this?

As someone who has had 2 bouts of breast cancer as well as a number of false alarms, in the past 12 years, I empathise with your feelings, especially when you have been cancer free for so long.. I'm sure that you will be glad that you don't have much longer to wait for the results.

Here's hoping that all is clear and that, if not, it is still in the early stages. We are fortunate that breast cancer is one of the most successful cancer to treat.

I shall be thinking of you on Tuesday and please remember that you are never alone now that you have found this forum, as there is always someone here for you. Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx