Waiting biopsy results

Hi all,

Just joined as I think the support helps when people are going through the same, I am 47, had first mammogram 16 days ago, got called back for another mammogram and ultra sound and 3 biopsies and now waiting, was told to go to my appointment 14th Jan unless I get a call for an earlier appointment,  I am.so bloody scared, you cannot feel a lump and it's a mass right deep in my breast  What's worrying me is that i have been back and forth to drs over the years about discomfort where the mass is and got told its muscular,  now I am thinking it's been growing for a while and the biopsy will be really bad news....I got a long wait but each day if I get a with held number I will be so scared to answer.....every ache and pain now I relate to something going on in my body, it's just awful..I am.so scared xx

  • Hi there, 

    I have no advice for you but I am in a similar boat. I found a small lump in my right breast so went to the doctors and got referred to the breast clinic. Went on Friday 3rd and had an ultrasound on both breasts. Had a biopsy on my lump and the nurse took a biopsy from my armpit too. Then went for a mammogram. Had to go back in for another mammogram on my left breast which resulted in another ultrasound and another biopsy on my left breast currently waiting for the results and worrying so much. Fingers crossed for us both! 

  • Oh god it's just awful isn't it, the waiting and not knowing sends your mind into over time, people say I am sure you will be fine, but that really annoys the hell out of me as no one knows.....for me I am worried as i have been to the doctors for couple years about discomfort there and was told its muscular,  well its nit as there is a bloody large hard mass there now....

    I was also told if they want me in sooner than my appointment on the 14th I'll get a call, and to answer all withheld calls...so from tomorrow I am just out of my mind, each hour goes past with no call is a bonus.

    I am so sorry you are going through this to as we totally know what it's like.

    Keep  in touch and everything crossed for us both xxx

  • I've just had my phone call to book my follow up appointment for Friday (1 week after biopsy) and now I'm absolutely terried! They asked if I was taking my husband and when I said yes they said 2 sets of ears are better than 1 I feel sick!!

  • Is that this friday? I was also asked who I was bringing along with me and that doesnt bloody help, I had the follow up appointment booked there and then for 12 days after biopsy and they said that if i need to be seen before then I'll get a call, so on tender hooks not wanting phone to ring.. it's just awful this waiting game.

    A friend told me today that they wouldn't wait the week to get you in if there were issues , they would call you back straight away so hopefully your week is a good sign..but it's just the worst thing ever this wait as your mind is all over the place.

    I am keeping everything crossed for us both, let me  know how you get on, I totally get your worries xxx

  • Yes for this Friday. I just keep thinking that it must be bad to get me in so soon! It's just limbo isn't it. I can't help thinking the worst! I will let you know xx

  • Hi I know exactly how you are feeling waiting for results. I am the same age 47. I was at the breast clinic on the 26th of November. I had mammogram ultrasound and fine needle aspiration. They believe that the solid lump is a benign fibroadenoma. Because of my age they did a core needle biopsy yesterday 8th of Jan. I have to wait two weeks for the results. I hope the results come back the same as what they think it is. Trying not to think about it but it's there in the back of my mind. Thinking about you. I think once I know for certain what it is either way it will be a relief from being in limbo.

  • Ah you had exactly what I had done, they took 3 biopsies but he didnt  say what he thought it was, my appointment is tuesday which Is like you just under the 2 weeks.

    The waiting and nice thinking is awful, I worry as I have been to doctors for 2 years and been fobbed off each time so that's on my mind.

    It is comfort when you have someone who totally gets it as I am fed up with the ' you will be fine'  no one knows.

    Fingers crossed for us both, was yours you first routine mammogram? X

  • I've had my results today and unfortunately I have breast cancer in my right breast and a benign lump in my left. They think I've caught it very early but have got to have more tests/scans to check. They are also still waiting for results to determine what treatment will be best for me to have. I'm devastated! I'm 30 years old with a 4 and 2 year old! Xx

  • Hi Deedowjojo I hope you get good results. No it wasn't a routine mammogram they don't start until you are 50 in Scotland. I found the lump through self examination. Trying to keep busy to keep my mind occupied. Was back at work today which has helped.

  • Hi Mrslyc I am so sorry that you have had a diagnosis of breast cancer today. you will get a lot of support from this forum. There is a newly diagnosed part of the forum that you can post in that might help get support from ladies that are going through the same,  also if you need to phone or ask the nurses questions. The number is on the page. Thinking off you and your family. Keep us updated on how things go. Xx