New...and nervous!!!

Hi L…..to say it’s hard is an understatement!…..the waiting for results time is the worst time, your mind naturally takes you to the worst possible scenarios, but unfortunately tests have to be done and do take time even though we desperately need those results back now!!…..I know it’s easier said than done but do all you can to keep yourself busy ( with 2 children and work that’s a given ) and your mind occupied…….as you so rightly say it could be something completely benign, so try and hold on to that thought as much as you can.

Give free reign to your anxious thoughts on this forum, we’ve all been there, and are here to support each other.

sending good wishes xx

Hi LJ1979

Welcome to the forum and sorry to hear that you are facing a possible Breast Cancer diagnosis. It's a scary prospect but if it is Breast Cancer it is very treatable nowadays.  I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer last September and after having chemo, surgery and radiotherapy I am now in remission.

Wishing you the best of luck with your results.

Best wishes

Daisy53

Hi there, I was diagnosed in February and for sure the waiting is the hardest thing. I found it helped to be busy and also to focus on things I could control rather than things I could not.  Wishing you luck and hoping it's something innocent. 

Thank you for your reply MrsPolly. You're so right, keeping busy seems to be the trick. I was so busy at work yesterday I managed a good few hours in between thinking about it. Today though I was working on my own which meant my mind was able to wandering. Not great. But once again, thank you xxx

Hello Daisy53 and Irishgirl16. I hope both of you are keeping well and getting back to full health. I really appreciate your lovely messages. Thank you xxx

Hello LJ1979, one of the worst feelings ive ever gone through was loosing my mum to this disease, and hearing the doctor when i went for my results  to hear that i too had cancer.. Something i never thought i would hear... From the 11June to now.. its been a whirlwind of emotions.. having my op to now waiting for another lot of biospy results.. Hang in there and try to keeo yourself busy..with your children and work that shouldnt be hard... We have , or are going through what your going through now.. if you have any questions, we will try to answer you.. chin up xx. 

Hello. As others have said the waiting game is one we all don't want to play but get roped in. After I posted a new note, it was suggested to write things down in a notepad so that it gets the thoughts out your head. Keeping busy is key to not letting your mind take over and I know it's hard going. If it is cancer, then you've caught it instead of ignoring it, treatments are so much better and improving all the time. Take one day at a time. We are here if you need to vent/rant/cry/explain (select most appropriate!) x

Thank you for your replies Pepsipixie and Tired Minion.

Having people share their stories, offer advice and support means the world to me. 

Keeping busy is definitely they key, yesterday was my sons 9th birthday and as a family we all had such a busy but fantastic day and I didn't worry too much. I've also started keeping a diary of my thoughts and feelings and it does seem to help, saves bottling it all up.

I had a call an hour ago from the breast care nurse. She believes my biopsy results are back to my case will be looked at today in the big meeting, where all the doctors and nurses get together?? So that should mean I get a call tomorrow with an appointment for Monday to go in see the consultant.

I'm pleased because it means the wait for news is nearly over, but I'm also terrified. But I'm bound to be. 

Once again, thank you for being the ears I can offload too

Anytime..

Waiting for results is awful.  As you have said your mind races ahead and you find it difficult to push away the worst case scenarios. It is so good that your son had a happy birthday as I am sure that helped you a lot.   As others have said try to keep busy.  My surgeon insists on trying to keep positive and has a theory that a positive mindset aids recovery.  I do hope that you get your results soon and that they are what you want to hear.  Take care and don't waste time thinking about things that may not happen, just keep to what you know which is that you are being investigated for breast cancer but may not have it.  Sending you a hug.