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Cancer worries while pregnant

Em24ma
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Is anyone else awaiting results or appointments while pregnant?

I’m awaiting an appointment to have a mole biopsied (specialist thinks the change is too big to be pregnancy related), and I can’t stop crying i’m just so worried. I am a worrier anyway but I’m so overly emotional at the moment, and gutted to be going through this during pregnancy, I feel like I can’t enjoy it properly. 

Anyone going through something similar or have any coping strategies to get through the wait? 

Thanks,

Em. 

  • I'm sorry this is happening during your pregnancy and taking away from you enjoying this special time Em but hopefully it won't be long until your appointment comes through and you can find out more.

    I think there have been quite a few posts about contending with other health worries whilst pregnant so hopefully those members will pick up on your post and offer their support and advice to you soon but in the meantime I just wanted you to know we're thinking of you and will have our fingers crossed this mole will be no cause for concern.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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    Hi,

    Thank you very much for your reply, I don’t think i’m coping very well at all, I’m not eating or sleeping well and I just can’t stop obsessively googling all day long, I have constant anxiety and my heart is racing. Do you think this will affect my baby? I don’t know what to do. My husband is very supportive but he doesn’t understand anxiety at all.

    Em. 

  • in reply to Em24ma

    Hi Em,

    Do try to steer clear of Google - it's rarely helpful, and the information can often be irrelevant - and it also increases worry.

    For the time being try to keep your mind off things - focus on doing normal things, and things you enjoy that help to keep you distracted.

    This should hopefully help to ease some of the worries. Make a note of any questions and worries you have and you can then ask them at your appointment - and in the meantime as I say try to focus on other things if you can.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator

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