Me again. Can I ask if anyone else felt their life was on hold while waiting for mri and biopsy results? I've had the mammogram and ultrasound, then the biopsy and mri, results appointment this Friday. I just need to move forward with my life whatever the de ision,the waiting is agonising
Yes! Totally. I am in a similar place to you and the waiting is horrible.
I am having a longer wait than was originally going to be the case as unfortunately a 2nd biopsy was needed (not enough cells for HER2 result to be achieved). I was in for my first set of tests (mammogram, ultrasound and first biopsy) on 7th December so it is the longest two months of my life! I just want to know what I am facing and to get it over with.
the MDT meet each Tuesday at my hospital so I will be ringing again this week (3 weeks after 2nd biopsy) to see if they have the result and a plan. I know it will either be surgery (mastectomy) or chemotherapy next but the HER2 is needed to make the decision
Oh you poor thing!! I can't imagine waiting fir yet another biopsy!!! I found my breast snd under arm lump Xmas Day, so couldn't see Dr til 27th. Finally got Breast clinic appointment on 24th Januarhad mammogram, ultrasound and biopsy. They said lumps were suspicious and wanted MRI too!
I have said that my word for 2023 is patience. I am not very good at waiting and not being in control. So, I am focusing on eating nourishing food and getting fitter - both I can control and will hopefully help with what is to come.
I hope that Friday is okay and you get to move forward xx
Thankyou. I've had the worse sore throat and glands for 8 days now so making me feel worse! Hope you get your results soon xxxx
100% understand. I had the wait for all of those, and then once they found it had spread to my lymph node I then had to wait for the results of a CT scan, during which I became convinced I was riddled with it. In all, the wait was from 13th December until 1st February. I was in a permanent state of anxiety which caused a full ache in my chest (which I obviously thought was cancer). Was told on 1st Feb (after a torturous 2 hour wait) that the CT scan showed no spread. Never felt relief like it! Chemo starts on 10th Feb. It’s horrible waiting for results, all I can suggest is deep breathing and relaxation techniques, and try to think logically, it’s unlikely to be worst case scenario. Good luck xx
Good luck with your chemo x I just want to know either way. I've got over the shock and just want to know x
Yes! I am Also the same as you. I had my MRI last week after ultrasound and biopsy and get my results this Thursday. I may also need a second biopsy dependent on Mri results. It's the not knowing that is hard at the moment, my Her2 also had to be sent away as I was borderline.
The waiting is the hardest. I hope all is OK on Friday for you x
I don't think I could bear to have to wait any longer! I just want to move on and deal with whatever it may be. Hope all goes well for you Thursday. Keep me posted xx
Yes this happened to me. It was so frustrating, test after test, more biopsies. At the time it upset me as I felt treatment was getting delayed but looking back I now appreciate it was essential to get the correct treatment for me. Waiting it the hardest but once you know your treatment plan, it gets that little bit easier as you know something is getting done. All the best for Friday x
Yes. I was looking for a new job, arranging my wedding, planning to get dental work, looking to get a mortgage with my fiancé. Everything seems… futile right now. Was going to take a trip this month and I practically screamed at my fiancé when he send me potential dates and ticket prices. The man is a saint and needs an award for putting up with me
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