Got biopsy done and can’t stop crying ever since

This time of uncertainty is so difficult and stressful but hopefully you will have your results soon.   Have they given you an appointment for results.  My screening centre did, good or bad they were a week later but this was pre covid in 2015.   Don't worry about the marker being in right/wrong place at this point.  They usually get them in right spot at time of biopsy.  If your biopsies come back as ok don't be alarmed if they want to monitor you regularly going forward.  They do this to try to catch the disease early.  BC is very treatable if it does turn out to be cancer.

1. Hi there…I too am waiting on biopsy results but have already been told it is cancer, they just don’t know what type until biopsies come back. The harsh reality is that there is nothing you can do until those biopsy results are back and the fear of ‘not knowing’ is horrendous. Trying to keep busy and a ‘normal’ routine is helping me, however, the worry and anxiety of waiting is always lingering. I have cried every morning and night since my first GP appointment so you are not alone in feeling this way. It took 2 weeks for my biopsy results to come back, inconclusive so I am having them redone today, so another 2 weeks wait!! Sending hugs your way and to let you know that there are some fab people in this forum who are always here to help, with any questions you have, if you want to rant or just someone to chat to. Keep strong, you will do this. Take it day by day until you get your results. Hopefully your results will be good news x

Hi Carol.

My situation is complicated because I'm also in the middle of moving from Scotland to England (Liverpool).

My experience is waiting times in Scotland for referrals and results are much longer than in England.

Because of this, they will call me and notify me of the results over the phone. From there, the surgeon will contact the breast clinic in Liverpool and transfer all my data (if it's the case I'm already there).

I'm also stressed because I'm about to start a new job, and don't think the timing could be worse. From there, I start thinking about all possible scenarios.

I'm so sorry it's taking so long, and I feel your body also going through a lot of distress.

Waiting times are horrible. Sometimes I feel I'm overreacting about something that could turn out to be nothing, but it could also be everything.

My surgeon said it's 50/50 for me. At least she was very reassuring to me knowing that these cancers are very treatable and outcomes can be good.

I don; t know your age, I'm 35, and without any history of breast cancer in my family.

I hope your results come back okay this time, and you can have a plan soon.

Lots of love.

I’m 38. No history of breast cancer in the family either. I have a 4 year old and absolute besides myself with worry!!! (As I understand everyone has been at this time of the process). I hope things will move forwards rather than backwards. The ‘not knowing’ is awful!!!! But every day one step closer x