Severe anxiety waiting for biopsy results

Hi

I am suffering with severe anxiety waiting for my biopsy results.

I went to the breast clinic on Friday and they found an area of calcification which the clinician said is highly suspicious. 

I will have to wait for up to 2 weeks for the results and I am not sure I can handle it. I have a 4 year old and 9 month old baby and the fear that I am going to never see them grow up is overwhelming me. 

If anyone has any tips or advice I would really appreciate it. The thought of leaving the children is unbearable.

  • Morning, sorry to meet you here, but I just wanted to reply. We all find waiting for the results such an anxious time and it's hard to stop your mind from wondering into the dark unknown. We all find different ways to do that, but with support and chatting on here, we get by. I know I did too. At the moment you don't know it's pre-cancer or cancer. I had a lump to start, but when doing my first clinic apt they found areas of microcalcifications too. It may be nothing. I just wanted to say, worse case scenario even, it's highly treatable and you will be there for your kids, so please eliminate that worry from your mind. Totally understand where you are and happy to chat if it helps you. Hugs Mickey 

  • Hi I've just read your post,  I'm 38 and was diagnosed 3 weeks ago, I also have two young sons! Gosh I completely know how you feel, my children were my first thought., 

    I dropped to the floor when they told me.  I just want too re assure you as much as possible. The waiting now I promise is the lowest you will feel! When you get your results ( let's stay positive that they are fine) and if they aren't as we hope when you go they will already have a plan in place and know what they are going too do too sort it out.,

    As Mickey has said it's very treatable and the doctors are amazing. Don't go too the Dark it will be okay. You will be fine,,  you have to think at least now you have been something can be done either way. 
     

    I have since had a lumpectomy and have my full results tomorrow, so I feel your anxiety. 
    deep breathes here if you need too talk 

    love Sarah 

  • Hi MickeyM

    Thanks so much for taking the time to respond. It really helps to hear from others who have been through the same thing. 

    I must admit I have read your story as your name came up when I searched for microcalcification. You are incredibly brave and inspiring and I hope I can have half tne courage you have as I negotiate this journey. 

    I will keep you updated on my results 

  • Hi snow-drop 

    Thank you so much for your reply. 

    We are a similar age - I am 41.

    I am sorry to hear of your diagnosis and thank you so much for sharing your story. It really helps and makes me feel less alone. 

    I really hope your appointment goes well tomorrow. Do let me know.

    X♡X