Hi Ange0305,

There's a lot of activity on the chat 'waiting for biopsy result' that you may find helpful.

www.cancerresearchuk.org/.../waiting-for-breast-biopsy-result-1

It's helped me as I await my biposy results on Thrusday.

KittyJay 

thank you.

the anxiety is crippling x

I know! Got up this morning, showered, dressed, did my hair then couldn't go any further. Felt so anxious I thought I might pass out. It's the not knowing. I rang the hospital to see if my appointment could be brought forward, but it can't. So I wait. I'm sorry now I didn't ask more questions.

I'm 49, had a routine mammogram 2 weeks ago, no lumps or concerns. Was called back for a repeat mammogram on Wednesday, I really wasn't worried at that point. I had the mammogram, which led to an ultrasound scan and finally a biopsy.  They daid I'd be called for the results within 2 weeks but thankfully I have an appointment for Thursday - 3 sleeps.

I feel the same. Had mammogram 2 weeks ago. Was in two minds whether to go. Went and all was fine. Then got the recall letter 2 days ago I felt like I'd been hit by a sledgehammer. I can't eat, am shaking. My friend had regular mammograms as she is a BRCA gene carrier, strangely she was recalled about 3 weeks ago. Thankfully there was no problem her results showed a slight change in breast tissue. She had ovaries removed years ago as a preventative measure now she is determined to get mastectomy as she never wants to go thru it again. She has set the ball rolling. She is my inspiration as she's so strong. I keep telling myself my circumstances aren't that bad but someone gets told they have cancer so why not me? I'm a single parent with no family support it's so hard, a friend is managing to get to my appointment for the latter part tomorrow I'll have to brave the first bit by myself.

how are you now Kitty?

Hi ange

I hope all will be ok. Easier said than done I know but try to stay positive. I suffer from anxiety really bad so I understand. Try finding a distraction if you can. Good luck 

Hi Nick

i don't think I've ever felt so frightened. Am totally convinced they are going to tell me the worst. I wish I could try to busy myself but I can't eat and feel weak. Watching some telly is helping but like I say I'm alone.

It may be that they do your repeat mammogram and don't have to go any further.

I'm better since finding the chat I recommended to you, even though I haven't taken part in it. Reading about the experiences of others is reassuring in that you don't feel so alone and you realise that there are many women who have and are going through the same thing. There are stories from women who first posted at the stage we are at now and have posted their follow up stories. Not all get a cancer diagnosis and even those that do are able to share their experiences of the treatment and follow-up. I now feel blessed to live in a country where we have these screening sevices, if my results are not good, it would still  have been found at a point prior to any signs or symptoms being felt so I feel more reassured now than i did this morning. I'm much more worried about those around me than for myself now. No-one wants to break that news to their children but there's lots of support on this site.

Hi kitty

thanks for replying. I had a look at the site you recommended yes it is very inspiring.

I'm so sorry you are feeling so down and freaked out, I'd be exactly the same tho. I hope that you come back with good news because cancer is such a bum, it took my mums life and other relatives of mine. If you ever need to talk please message me, it's good to talk. I will keep my fingers crossed for you