25 and waiting for breast biopsy results

Hi everyone this is the first time I've joined this forum. I found a lump in one of my breasts a few weeks ago and booked a doctors appointment asap who then referred me to a clinic. During the ultrasound they confirmed that the lump I had found was completely normal but actually found a large dense area in my other breast which was a complete shock to me. They took a biopsy there and then and will let me know sometime next week if it's all fine over the phone or whether I need to come in. As I'm 25 I'm hopeful that this large area will be benign but I keep going round in circles in my head. Looking for any advice from nurses on here or people that have had a similar experience and it actually turned out fine. They didnt give me an indication really if it would be benign or not so now I'm worrying lots. I've also done all of this without telling my mum as I thought it would all be fine. I'm now regretting not telling her right at the start and trying to determine whether I should tell her now or just wait until next week's results. 

 

thanks xx

  • Hi Essexgirl11 and welcome to the forum.

    We have many members here who have been in a similar situation so I'm sure some of them will share their experiences and advice with you soon but if you'd like to have a chat with one of our cancer nurses then you can give them a call on 0808 800 4040. Their phone lines are open Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m.

    We'll have our fingers crossed for good news Essexgirl.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Hi there,

    I know how you are feeling! I am 29 and waiting for my results too. The best thing I have found is to keep yourself busy and to talk to someone when you are feeling stressed as it helps to let it out. Something like 80% of visits turn out to be benign so we just have to try not to let our imaginations run away with us.

    Have you decided yet if you are telling your mum or not? I havent told anyone yet as I am hoping it is nothing to worry about.

    Steph x