Finally cracked today. Been 9 days since biopsy on breast (irregular hypoechoic lesion) Waiting has led to catastrophising. Have tried being stoic for husband. His Mum has just had appointment to arrange treatment for her 3rd cancer in 5 years. Breast, lung now lymph but she had totally forgotten being told about the lymph. Her memory has been getting worse so likely dementia.
So today it got all too much and nearly had panic attack on bus to work. Went home and finally had a good cry. Scared of what's to come.
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