Biopsy looked benign but waiting...

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My husband had his right lymph node adjacent to the trachea biospied Tuesday and the dr said the "preliminary results look promising." He had a nodule in his left lung they will biospy with a needle if the lymph node is negative. We won't know the results till Friday because of the holiday here. I suddenly feel totally wiped out and deflated and depressed, like I can't hold out any longer waiting. How much does the preliminary look count? I am going crazy. He had told us he would know when he went in with the bronchoscope whether it was malignant...now my husband is being really negative about it and I feel all my positivity and trying to be hopeful is a waste. It's like we're two patients. Plus I just had a mammogram today (it was fine) and feel so stressed out. Has anyone else gone through this depression with the waiting and hoping and not knowing?

  • Hi

    So very sorry that you have cause to be on here.

    However, there are  many positives for both of you in your post; a clear mammogram, 'promising' feedback from the doctor regarding the initial biopsy etc. It is the fear of the unknown, coupled with the necessary waiting period, that raises anxiety levels. The results will be available tomorrow (Friday) so you are fortunate that the wait for the initial results will be relatively short.  Both of you are on an emotional rollercoaster at the moment; this will ease once the results of the biopsy are known  and you both know what you are dealing with.  At Friday's appointment with the Doctor, tell him how anxious you both are as he will be able to help with this.

    You mentioned  Thursday being a national holiday; are you in the USA?

    I wish the best possible outcomes for you both.

    Kegsy x

    "If you are going through hell, keep going" ; Sir Winston Churchill
    " Cancer may take my life; however it will not become my life" Kegsy August 2011
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    FormerMember in reply to Kegsy

    Hi Kegsy,

    Thank you for your encouraging words. I will hold them in my mind today. Yes, I am American and today is Thanksgiving Day. The country pretty much shuts down and eats! 

    I have an appt with my own doctor (I have bipolar disorder) on Friday morning so I'll be getting some help from her.

    Then we will see what we shall see.

    Barb