Waiting for biopsy

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Hi everyone, 

Feel a bit of a fraud as I dont even know if I have cancer but desperate to do something proactive while waiting for results. I felt a large lump in breast that seems to have appeared out of nowhere, dr says it definitely not a cyst and have thickening of lymph nodes.  Got my biopsy appointment tomorrow and cant help panicking. All my bones are aching but that could be stress and honestly I'm just thinking about my hubby and daughter whose only 8. Came on here to see what support is out there if I need it. Any advice on managing the waiting??Wishing everyone on here love and best wishes whatever stage you are at xxxx

  • The waiting is by far the very worst bit, I think.  As soon as you know, - whatever the outcome is, - you will find strength to cope with it and a plan helps enormously.  You start to feel in control. Deep breaths and  French "courage!"  xx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to Sukki17

    Thank you so much for your reply .

    3 more days to wait , thankfully I’m working the weekend to keep my mind occupied .

    it really has been such a horrible few weeks and like you say I’m sure once I know either way I can deal with it .

    I hope you are well 

    lots of love and best wishes 

    Karyn x 

  • Thank you for your message Sukki. Have to go for MRI scan now as couldn't properly visualise the lump on mammogram or ultrasound, had 1 lymph node taken as borderline suspicious so I'm feeling a little more positive today that there is nothing too horrendous showing up so far in nodes, even though it's still possible. It helps that things are happening now. Take care of yourself xxx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to FormerMember

    Hi

    The waiting is the worst! I have been waiting what feels like a lifetime but I am finally getting the results that I need. Stay strong we are all here for you. Try and do whatever you can to keep occupied it does help. 

    Lizzy xx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to FormerMember

    Lizzy 

    Thanks so much for your reply , it really means so much .

    how are you coping ? When were you diagnosed ?

    I feel a bit silly as just don’t have an answers yet  but this two week wait has been torture I’m sure my kids suspect something and I’m petrified of the possibility of telling them the worst news as I’m a single parent.

    i know I shouldn’t go there until it’s confirmed but the mind is a powerful thing .

    Anyway I do hope your okay and that little dog is giving you lots of attention . 
    I have a miniature schnauzer, she is my wee best friend .

    lots of love 

    Karyn 

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to FormerMember

    Hey

    I was diagnosed on the 17th October but had to wait for an MRI and then HER2 results to come back. It’s a pure waiting game you get a diagnosis and then they need to gather more information they are very thorough it just means we have to wait for results. I now know that I have 2 tumours both different cancers, I have a surgery  date for lumpectomy on the 28th and still don’t know my treatment plan until after surgery as they need to do more tests.

    Your not being silly the wait is torture!

    i do hope that your results come back normal, when I was waiting my doctor said a lot of them come back normal sometimes we have lumps and bumps and they are just part of us which was true for 1 of my friends.

    Love my Dog!  Keeping my fingers crossed for you!

    Lizzy xx

  • Hi and ,

    Welcome to the group, so sorry you have found yourselves here. 
    Like ppl here have already said the waiting is the worst bit.

    Whatever the outcome, everyone is here to support you both.     

    I’m considered out the other now, I had the full package, Mastectomy, Chemo and Radiotherapy if you need to know anything im here. 
    Im keeping everything crossed for both of you regarding your results. 
    Good Luck Wink please let us know how you get on.

    Tina x x

  • Hi Lizzy and Tina, thank you so much for the support. I've got my MRI scan tomorrow then hopefully some results by end of week. Struggling to stay positive as have pains in arms and shoulders that cDisappointed relievedt help thinking are metasteses. Shouldn't borrow trouble I know! Disappointed relievedDisappointed relieved

    Karyn I will be keeping my fingers crossed for you tomorrow xxxx

    Hugs to everyone!! Xxx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to Cheeboe

    Thanks everyone for your kind thoughts and best wishes it’s really been such a support . 
    Thankfully been a busy weekend at work but almost a bit scared of the appointment tomorrow. 

    will keep in touch and let you know how it goes 

    lots of love to you all

    Karyn x 

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to Cheeboe

    Hi

    Try not yo overthink it the pains could be down to stress you’ll be amazed the effect stress can have on us. I know it’s hard but stay as positive as you can it really helps. X

    Lizzy xx