I found a lump in my right breast 2 weeks ago! I honestly thought I was imagining things! The doc referred me straight away and after what seemed like a life time of a wait (11 days) I got an appointment with the consultant. He did a needle biopsy (wow that hurt) and told me it would be 5 days before he could see anything. I got a call this morning to tell me I had apt for scan and mammogram next Tuesday and that it would be 4 weeks before I got results back from biopsy!! I’m going out of my mind with worry. I can’t stop crying, not sleeping. I just feel like my entire life is on hold until I know what is happening. All I know so far is that it definitely isn’t a cyst I don’t want to worry anyone else so I’m trying to put a brave face on at home but i’m just really struggling. Does everyone feel like this or am I just being a big wimp?
And do I really have to wait for 4 weeks?!! Is this normal?
Everything you’re feeling is normal, as I’m sure other ladies on here will agree. You’ve had the rug pulled from beneath your feet and until you get your results and know exactly what you’re dealing with you’re bound to feel this way.
The waiting is the hardest part, and four weeks does seem an age, hang in there, things will get better. Whatever happens there is so much support on this lovely forum x
My world too has been turned upside down. After a routine mammogram through my employer I got the letter to say further investigation was needed on my right breast. After another magnified mammogram and ultrasound I was sent for a core needle biopsy I am now waiting for the results. The waiting is the worst part I think when you know what it is you can deal with it. Good luck to everyone waiting for results and dealing with the outcome.
Hi, I noticed a lump in my right breast about 2 weeks ago, I went to the docs he referred me straight away. I had a mammogram and scan on Monday and was told to come back the following day for a biopsy as my breasts are very dense and they couldn’t work out what the lumps are ( I have 2) - I have been out of my mind, I had an appointment for 1st October but we go away for 5 days and was told the earliest then would be the 8th October! I had a call yesterday from the breast clinic and they have managed to fit me in on Monday so I will know before I go on holiday! I am so scared it all just feels sureal and think this can’t happen to me I am only 41!! I would keep pushing for your results 4 weeks us far too long it’s really not fair! I hope all works out for you hun xx
You are not a wimp. If I had a penny for every post saying the same, or similar to you, I would be a very wealthy woman indeed. You are currently going through the most difficult part of your journey, the waiting room. One suggestion, don’t put a brave face on it. Choose one trusted person and let them know what you are going through. Mine was my husband. If you have children, you don’t need to tell them until you find out for sure what your journey will be. You might not believe it now, but once you find out what treatment you are to have, you can plan things and this will put you back in control, and you will feel better able to cope with it all.
As for the length of time you wait for your results, it can vary, but 4 weeks is about average. I ewaited about 7 weeks before I saw my GP but she got me a referral for the following week. But what with one thing or another, my treatment (surgery first) wasn’t for several weeks later. This was back in 2012, here I am 3 years later and still cancer free. Wishing you well for whatever is ahead.
I don’t want to worry anyone else so I’m trying to put a brave face on at home but i’m just really struggling. Does everyone feel like this or am I just being a big wimp?