I had a gastroscopy 3 weeks ago (for ongoing reflux problems) they found ‘abnormal cells’ and took biopsies then 2 days later I had my routine mammogram. The following week I was recalled and had more mammograms, examination and ultrasound. They found significant changes in my breast tissue which the radiographer said were ‘worrying’ and booked me in for a core needle biopsy which I had done today. I get my results on the 19th April.
So…waiting for the results of two sets of biopsies and I am terrified. I am trying very hard not to look at Dr Google but nevertheless I am scared and the anxiety of waiting is turning me into an emotional wreck. I haven’t felt too well for some weeks prior to all of this and wasn’t sleeping well and now I am sleeping even worse - my mind is all over the place an I can’t concentrate on anything.
I could just do with some words of encouragement really.
Julie20 Please please please keep off doctor google. Glad you have reached out to breast cancer now, please do phone the number on here and speak to a nurse They will be able to speak to you about everything that’s whizzing round your head at million miles an hour. Because I bet that how you feel Please remember that until a professional tells you, you have breast cancer, you do not have breast cancer If it turns out you are diagnosed then please do let breast cancer now help support you each step of the way. You can use the services as much or as little as you need And if you are diagnosed then tge threads are a place of compassion, care, beauty, support and believe it or not laughter as everyone navigates their way through together You will always have breast cancer mows invisible blanket gently round you whenever you need it if you do need it Do ask away in here too as you have Everyone’s here Shi xx
Hi @julie20 - I’m so sorry to hear you’re waiting on two sets of results. Waiting on results really is one of the worst the things, isn’t it. A “PIG” in fact. You really need to try and keep your mind occupied and distracted with “Up” things as much as possible, to stop it dwelling and getting carried away. Watch some good entertaining comedy films, even try puzzles, which your mind has to concentrate on in order to do them. Sleep wise, there are quite a few hypnotherapy recordings available on U-tube that you may find helpful in lulling you off, but you have allow yourself/mind to be open to, patient and persistent with them.
Hello there - have just joined about 10 mins ago so thought I would jump straight in and say hi. I had a couple of biopsies on Weds and am also waiting for results. I have never been so up and down before. I do empathise with you - waiting is awful. Not really got anything useful to say - just that you’re not alone xx
I too am waiting for results and terrified. That I’m going to die. It’s just awful isn’t it? Plus I’m old - 77. But that doesn’t make it any easier as I still want to enjoy what’s left and not be suffering for the rest of my life. Maybe you’re not so terrified now as it’s been a few weeks? I do hope so.
together You will always have breast cancer mows invisible blanket gently round you whenever you need it if you do need it Do ask away in here too as you have Everyone’s here 
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