Mental Doomscrolling

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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.

  • Hi  

    I am sorry you are going through a tough time with this. I am sure your mother in law’s developments make you think the worst, but her story isn’t necessarily yours. I hope you get your biopsy results soon and that it’s not as bad as you fear.

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  • That waiting period is a horrible time! Hope and fear, plus trying to be rational about not jumping ahead of details yet to come. 
    It was such a relief to be in front of someone who could tell me about what I had and start to outline a treatment plan.

    All the best. xx