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Waiting for breast biopsy results

rootee
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I found a lump in my left breast a few weeks ago, my GP said it was 'smooth feeling' which was a good sign but because it was quite large referred me to the breast clinic to get it checked. I had my appointment at the clinic yesterday, initially an exam by a doctor woo ho also said it felt more like a fibriadeboma but send me for an ultrasound to check it in more detail. The radiographer scanned it and said it contained 'fluid and mass' (wasn't entirely sure what that meant) so she recommended a biopsy which I had the same day. 
 

I've been a total worried wreck since and I don't know how I'm going to get through the time I have to wait for the results. I'm only 31 and have an almost 2 years old beautiful boy, the thought of having cancer, as I'm sure for everyone, fills me with so much fear and dread. I can't bear the thought of not seeing him grow up and my mind is automatically assuming the worst. I've also been lethargic with a loss of appetite for a while now which is adding to my concern that something isn't right. 
 

Has anyone been in the same boat? How did you cope with the wait? And how did you come to terms with the results? 
 

R x 

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    Hello rootee and a big welcome to Cancer Chat! 

    I hope you won't have to wait too long for your biopsy results. I can imagine it must be a very stressful time for you while waiting for these important results. Perhaps you could talk to your GP about the loss of appetite but it is also possible that this is made worse by the current stress you are under while waiting anxiously for these results. 

    I know it is really hard but try not to worry too much or anticipate what it might be or to assume the worst as there are so many other benign things it could be. The best thing to do to avoid thinking too much about this is to keep busy and distracted if you can and avoid looking things up online. I can imagine it is hard for you to do this at the moment but it will help you feel a little less anxious. There are some helpful tips on this page on how to cope while waiting for important news. 

    I hope you will also hear from others here who have been through all this before and that they will be along soon to share their story with you. 

    Keeping everything crossed for you that everything turns out fine. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

     

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    Hi, 

    I am so sorry your feeling this way, gosh I know how you feel I went too pieces. I was so much better once I knew what it was though. 

    I am 38 I went to the Breast Clinic 4 weeks ago as I found a lump. The GP didnt seemed worried so I went on my own and didn't tell anyone apart from my husband as thought it was nothing plus my Dad passed away at the same time with brain Cancer so didn't want my mum too be worried. 

    when I went for my first appointment they basically told me then they thought it was Breast Cancer. I had a ultrasound, mammagram and biopsy all at once. 
     

    It was confirmed a week later that it was Breast Cancer. 
    I have two young Sons so know how you feel. 
     

    This time waiting you will be at your lowest but try and Stay positive as it is possible that it will be okay stay to the light. 

    if it's not okay there is so much treatment available now, don't go to the dark. We are young and fit and can take it on. 
     

    Once you go for your results they will talk through exactly  what it is and the next step. Don't Google anything just see what they say.

     
    You went and it can be sorted I'm sure of it, I have had mine removed and get a treatment plan on the 10th November. Sending you positive thoughts and hugs 

    I have everything crossed x

    Sarah x 

     

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