Awaiting biopsy results and trying to get my head around it all

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Hi all, discovered a lump in my right breast in March and had my breast clinic appointment on Tuesday expecting it to be nothing. Had an exam, a mamogram and an ultrasound. Radiographer said he suspected my lump is cancer so biopsy taken. Went back to see the consultant who said the report from radiology deemed the lump highly suspicious (5) and she was sorry the news wasnt what I was expecting. My biopsy results are due on 11th May after the MDT. I am to make sure I bring someone with me. She spoke about a treatment plan depending on the results including lump removal. I feel numb and got pain in my armpit, shoulder and upper arm. Just reaching out to say hello x

  • Hi - I’m sorry you are having a hard time. It can be all consuming and hard to think about anything else. I went through similar worries with biopsies I have had over the years - waiting is very hard with the constant “is it, isn’t it” back and forth. It helped me to remember that I had no control over this state and to try and sit with not knowing. Perhaps in my case that was easier because I was told it was 95% certain to be breast cancer so I worked on the assumption that it was. Did your team give you any indication of the certainty?