New to all this, waiting for results of lymph node biopsies

Hi, sorry to hear you are in this scary and uncertain situation that many of us here know well. In terms of your request to have the results in 2 weeks and now having an earlier appointment, that could easily just be the hospital system and that your “ask” was not passed in to admin so try not to read too much into that itself.

Assuming you can change your plans, at least you don't have long to wait until you have this answers, and that's a positive thing. Best wishes 

Hi Star71,

I had a lumpectomy five months ago and lymph nodes removed, I  finished my radiotherapy a few weeks ago and now await some more results.. Hopefully, you will be clear, but if this is the worse scenario, it is a shock when you are told but it is important you take a bit of time to let it register and sink in. The strides made in modern cancer medicine these days is amazing and they can do so much for you. However, there is so much you can do for yourself too.

You have made the first big step by finding the Macmillan site, also do visit your nearest Macmillan centre, a list is on here, or ring them on 0808 808 0000, they are superbly helpful and give you lots of great info, do walks, talks, help with benefits, bills, open 10-4 Mon-Fri for coffee and chat and lots more. Please also get a good support structure in place, family, friends, good work colleagues, I’ve lived on my own for nigh on forty years, but realised you can’t do this on your own. I also go for a short walk every day (British weather permitting) and do a daily diary, this is mega helpful, as it gets everything off your chest and out of your system. It is important during the day to keep yourself occupied, hobbies, interests etc., it stops you from dwelling on what is going on. You may also find it beneficial to listen to a meditation podcast, they really help you to relax especially when you are trying to get to sleep. I use one called ‘Go Gently’ by Christine Elizabeth Smith, it does a lot for me. Whatever you do, do not visit Dr Google as there is so much conflicting information, your head will spin and it will stress you out, listen to your medical team and you get great support on here.

I know it’s hard sometimes, but try and keep as positive as you possibly can, have positive people around you and dump the negativity, above all, be kind to yourself - I promise you, you will get through this. You are never alone and can always come and chat to us shower in here.

Keeping fingers and everything crossed for you.

Take care and big hugs.xxx