New diagnosis and waiting for results.

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Hiya, I am new to the forum. I have been going through the process of tests since finding skin changes on my breast. My ultrasound showed areas in my breast and sentinel lymph node and I’ve had 5 biopsies. I’m now waiting for a CT scan. I am finding it so hard. My breast has felt sore and itchy after the biopsy and I feel like I have a raised temperature. Has anybody else experienced this? I am trying to be brave for my family, especially my kids. Any similar experiences out there? Wishing the best all of you in this situation.

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    BC in 2023, ER + PR- HER2-

    AC and taxol, grade 2a , micro in 1 lymph, 2 surgeries

    gah 

  • Hi Silene

    Welcome to the forum and sorry to hear that you are facing a breast cancer diagnosis. That’s the worst thing about this process the waiting.

    Best of luck with your results.

    Best wishes

    Daisy53

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  • Thank you Daisy53. I am still finding my way around the site but it’s helpful to hear other people’s stories. Overwhelmed atm. Unable to think of anything beyond the next 5 mins!

  • Hi Silene and welcome to the forum.

    I know how horrible and difficult it is waiting on results.

    I was diagnosed at the beginning of May this year and am post mastectomy.

    As others advised me at the time, try to keep occupied (I know easier said than done)x

     The waiting about is the worst! 
    Sending you a hug x

  • Thank you Jax007, your words are so comforting. I agree, keeping occupied is the only way to get through the day, but tears still springing up without warning. 
    I hope you’re recovering from your op. Have you had chemo as well? Sending a hug to you too x

  • I am waiting for an appointment with oncologist and will be having chemo which I am apprehensive about but realise it’s necessary.

    I wasn’t too surprised to find out this was needed so just waiting now x

  • Best of luck with your treatment Jax007. I’ve just had my CT scan. Now waiting for the appointment with a consultant to find out results. I know I will be so nervous on the day. Trying not to think about it. Did you have a CT scan as well? I have received so little info at this point but I think that’s to be expected when undergoing tests. 
    …Breathe! 

  • I had several biopsies, more mammograms and MRI. I didn’t have a CT scan. Think it depends in the consultant?

  • Hi, I had a scan after my biopsies as part of their diagnosis to determine the best treatment,  I think you're in one of he toughest phases right now, waiting for results.  For me this was the worst and  found once I had the results, I knew what we were dealing with and had a treatment plan, it all became a lot easier to manage. You can click on my name to read my story (I'm 2 years since surgery now) and I blogged throughout as well.  Sometimes the blogs from others in the community are interesting to read.

    I'm glad you are finding this site helpful, it's much better than Dr Google, which I don't recommend.  Best wishes 

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  • Thank you for your lovely reply. I will check out your blog. It’s reassuring to know that others have trodden a similar path. 
    I had biopsies of two lymph nodes which showed changes in the ultrasound, so my mind is all over the place right now. 
    I’m having to put all my plans on hold too which is hard for me as I’m usually so organised. My kids have been told I am having tests done at the hospital. I worry how this is affecting them.
    One minute I’m positive and determined to keep going, the next I’m in floods of tears.

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