Hi. I'm new here and feeling anxious.

Hi. Sorry you find yourself in this position.  I was there about 5 months ago and the waiting is the absolute worst. I am sorry there is nothing at can do to reassure you, but I would suggest you revisit the urge to Google as my one bug learning from the last 5 months is that breast cancers can be very different and everyone Inhave come across has a slightly different treatment, si it's all very personalised and bespoke…..not good for Google.

When I was waiting for results, I just tried to keep normal and busy. I work and that helped me during the waiting time. I also focussed on things I could control, trying not to think about things I can't.  But this is the worst time, and once you have an outcome and next steps, it all becomes much easier in my view.   Good luck x

Hi Jo (from another Jo),

I'm a few months ahead of you. Sorry you find yourself here but whatever happens, there are plenty of good folks here and lots of information and help available. It can be a tough old ride but many have gone before us... we can do this 

Waiting for results is often a troublesome time. All I can say is keep breathing, keep going. Once you know more from your breast clinic team you may feel better. Having a treatment plan helps to make it more real and much more manageable.

Yes, it's hard not to be frightened. Hoping the best for you but I believe you'll get through it, whatever it is. Hoping the same for myself!

All the best

Hello and welcome. The waiting game can be hard going but we are here to help. Try and focus on other things that you like to do. Its been suggested to write things down - questions, fears, thoughts etc so that they are out your head. It is hard not to worry and if you're like me, my mind just ran away with itself. I didnt get worried about diagnosis as my registrar was rubbish and quite blase about the whole thing. She blamed me being on pill for so long and just maybe a cyst but as I was in clinic she would get ultrasound, mammogram and biopsy done. I wasn't even worried at what she told me as she kept muttering on about this lesion. She never even mentioned cancer. I felt she was really rubbish at communication but it was what it was.

How long do you have to wait for results? Do you have an appointment yet?  I know its hard not to Google but it won't do you any favours.  Try and stick to macmillan or breastcancernow.org 

Keep going ... one day at a time x

Thanks everyone for taking the time to reply.

I have an appointment Tuesday afternoon, the wait is almost over. 

I'm avoiding Google now. I think because I'm so anxious I like to have all the info so I can be prepared and have any questions lined up ready for my appointment but there are way too many possible scenarios and instead of being armed with information, I'm getting overloaded. 

I do need to just breath and wait and hope. 

Much love to you all. Taking the time to.reassure me when you're facing your own battles is really humbling. Xx 

Thanks for taking the time to reply, I will definitely try and distract myself and try to be patient.  Only 2 more days to wait. I hope you are doing well  

Thanks so much for your reply. 

I'm hoping the best for you too

I've been sent replies from others too when I've posted and it was so reassuring.  I'm very much in the pay it forward thinking and if me posting can help just a little then that's great. Life is scary and quite frankly after covid year this year is a bit shit too. We will get through it and are here if you need us. Good luck for tues, let us know how you get on.

My next thing is another covid test before radiotherapy start. Xx