New here… not diagnosed yet but scared!

I can remember that feeling of dread so clearly , such an awful feeling but please don't be scared.  Chances are it's nothing but even if it isn't breast cancer is very treatable these days with very good success rates.  

The information online is often outdated or just wrong so ignore everything you read.

I had to go in for another biopsy today because of a slighty suspicious area that showed up in the same breast I had cancer in and I was no where near as scared as I was last time because this time I know it's usually very treatble especially when caught early.  I've also read all the very many success stories on here which really help.

I'm anxious and a little worried, I wouldn't be normal if I wasn't and you will also be but just hang onto the fact that success rates are really high and that it could just as easily be nothing.  

Keep posting in here as often as you need to because this waiting stage for tests (if you need them) and results really is the worst part of the whole process.

Sending hugs x

Thank you for your reply, I really appreciate it. I’m not good at opening up to people and always keep everything to myself and try to deal with things myself as I don’t want to upset or scare my family… I just keep praying I will wake up and this mark will be gone but I know the sooner I get it checked over the better… my emotions are just all over the place… 1 min I’m fine the next the worst is just going over in my head xx

I'm the same I keep things to myself as I find it easier that way and because I don't want to worry anyone, it's not like they can help me so why do they need to know.

Finding this forum was a life saver for me, I got all the support I needed and from people who knew what I was going through either because they were also going through it or because they had already gone through it.

You can read people's stories (if they've posted them) by clicking on their names.

Unfortunately you will feel very up and down and there is no easy way to avoid that.  For me what helped the most was being on this site chatting with people, offering support to others and reading all the success stories.

Do go and get it looked as soon as possible though because on the off chance it is something then the sooner they catch it the better.  

Thank you ️

I’m going to try and get an appointment for tomorrow night or Monday morning… and then take it from there and try not to worry to much until then which is easier said than done xx

If it begins to get too much for you just post on here and either I or someone else will soon reply.  When replying to someone it's best to use @ followed by their name as this notifies the person that you have replied to them. So for me you would do @GodWilling, wait for the drop down box and then select my name.

Will be praying for you and me both and everyone else having to deal with this awful disease. xx

GodWilling thank you for your support… I was wondering how to tag you in the messages  xx

You just did so you did it correctly 

Seriously, worrying you might have cancer is a million times worse than actually having cancer. Weirdly a lot of people feel almost relieved when they get a diagnosis- at least that’s what the breast care nurses told me. I suppose whatever news it is, at least you know what you’re facing. I really hope this is a false alarm for you but if not… you’re not alone

-Ana-thank you for your reply. You’re right I think the unknown and overthinking makes things seem 100 times worse. I’m just going to have to keep my fingers crossed and hope for the best xx

I'm in a similar position right now. When I seen the doctor and he mentioned urgent referral I didn't think much except that's good i will get seen fast and he even asked how I felt and I said no point stressing until something to stress about. Went to bed that night and my brain had different ideas. I have my appointment next week but its been a long draining 2 weeks so far. Feeling much better last few days. Best thing is to see the doctor. Good luck