Waiting for biopsy results And trying not to panic

Have I got breast cancer? Appointments and waiting for test results
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Hi all,

I’ve locked myself in the loo to have five mins away from the kids and am trying not to cry/ freak out my situation is: 

got referred by my gp as my left breast felt thicker / harder. She wasn’t concerned but wanted to be 100%. Had appointment 4 days later with a consultant who could definitely feel thickening of the breast and sent me for a mammogram which I got an urgent appointment a few days later. I was feeling quite calm at this stage. Had the mammogram and was told it would be 2 weeks for the results and would hear from my consultant. Approaching 2 weeks and a letter arrives for another mammogram appointment and ultrasound at a breast clinic. Had the more in-depth mammogram and then the ultrasound. I have a mass that “doesn’t look quite right”. They can’t see what it is for certain so had a biopsy 3 samples where taken. I keep going over everything that they said and how they said it. Were they being over kind/ nice? She did say that they will definitely get a diagnosis and if it comes back and it isn’t clear they will do another biopsy. 

My mind is racing - I’m a nervous wreck. We’re going on holiday later today for a week with friends so that should distract me but it’s just so horrible not knowing.sorry for the long post !!!

frankie xx

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Hi Frankie,

Do hope that writing it all down helped.

The uncertainty is horrible & sends the mind into overdrive when waiting. It’s not really possible to second guess anything, but it will get resolved.

Honestly, it’s the not knowing that is worse, but IF you do get a bc diagnosis, then the sooner treatment starts the better & hopefully, it won’t come to that.

As you say, it’s good you have the holiday, so try to distract yourself as much as possible, as there’s nothing more you can do now.

Do let us know how you get on.

ann x