Biopsy results tomorrow.

Hi everyone,

 

I have an appointment tomorrow afternoon for the results of a biopsy I had on a lump in my breast and I'm terrified.

 

At my last appointment at the breast clinic I wasn't told much, had a mamogram and ultrasound and when the lady who was doing the ultrasound saw the lump she checked my armpit too, she said that looked clear but then took the biopsy and put in a metal marker as well, the consultant then said we'll see you again in about 10 days.

 

17 days after that it's my results tomorrow, the waiting has been horrendous, I've got a 5 month old daughter who I've been imagining growing up without me etc etc.  I suffer with anxiety anyway and this has just tipped it right over the edge so theres not been much sleeping or eating going on either which doesn't help anything.

 

Of course with all the Covid restrictions I have to attend alone and just the idea of it starts me off crying and panicking.

 

Sorry for the ramble but I'm not great at talking about anything like this, my partner wants to talk to me about it but I get defensive and change the subject when he starts which I feel guilty about and I know I've not been able to play and act happy for my daughter as much as I should, it's just driving me nuts.  I've pretty much convinced myself that it's going to be bad news already and just want it over with now.

 

If you made it through that wall of text, thanks for reading, I just needed to unload i suppose.

 

  • I can completoidentify with you, I will also be getting my results tomorrow and I'm terrified. I can't actually talk about it much without shaking! 
     

    I had an awful experience with the biopsy as they found the angle where the cells were difficult to locate. In fact I'm still feeling quite bruised. 
     

    In some ways it's easier to write about it, then talk about it. My appointment is early tomorrow, the fact that I can't take someone with me is also awful, although my husband will be waiting in the car. 
     

    hope it goes well for you tomorrow. 

  • Thank you for posting that Lorraine, I will definitely take a notebook to make notes, it might stop me from drifting off in pure panic. 
     

    I know we have to face it, it's the not knowing and waiting that is worse, I keep imagining the worst. 
     

    thanks again 

     

  • Thank you all for your replies, Skp, I hope your appointment results in good news and I'm thinking of you this morning, you're right, it's definitely easier to type about it than talk.

    My appointment isn't until 15.20, hating this awful feeling of dread at the moment and just want to get it done, arrrgh! 

     

  • Thank you for your kind thought, luckily i did need the notebook and pen as the biopsy results were all clear. I felt like vomiting while sitting in the waiting room. 
     

    Good luck today Maizel, I am sending you all the positive  good news wishes. 
     

    Virtual hug 

  • I went through this in jan and have my treatment during Covid, deep breaths you'll face it but a notebook or ask to record the appointment so you can remember everything is a great idea. Hope you get good news.

  • I'm glad you got good news Skp, it must have been a relief for you after being on pins all the time.

     

    Weirdly enough I have a strange feeling of calm after being told that it is BC, it's almost a relief after all the waiting and not knowing.

    I'm sure it'll sink in at some point and I'll be a mess but for now I'm feeling very detached from it all.

     

    Now more waiting for pre-op and surgery.

  • So sorry to her the news Maizel, you are in my thoughts since I read your post.  
     

    Hoping the preop and surgery wait is not long and that you are seen quickly. 
     

    Skp