extra anxiety before getting breast biopsy results

[2Earlgreysplease]

Following an appointment which included mammogram, ultrasound and core biopsy for a lump I found a couple of weeks ago (the radiographer said he thought it looked suspicious) I am not coping at all with the wait. The anxiety is crippling and I can only see the worst case scenario. Because I can actually feel the lump and because I feel so stressed out, I'm not sure how I can cope until my appointment nest week. I feel physically ill with with stress, the prospect of how I will cope if it's the news I suspect and how I will cope with the treatment whilst carrying on family life.

It would be easier if there was someone in your family you felt you could talk to - but the fact that you’re posting here suggests there isn’t anyone around you being supportive. Which is a pity.

Yes, waiting for results is horrifying. I’m sorry you’re going through this.

Sorry to hear this. I’m a bit further down the path but the waiting is awful. I was told not to Google, contact breast cancer now if you want someone to talk to, or local groups.
It sounds trite but try and keep busy. One day at a time

I have been there. That wait is endless. I made the time pass by being as busy as possible, filled every minute of every day with as much as I could physically manage. Decorated 2 rooms, went to gym, walking etc. A day at a time, tired as possible.

I'm very sorry thisis happening to you and I have to say that radiographers know what they are looking for so you should be prepared for bad news.

If it helps I found this part the hardest by far. Once I knew the worst and knew the treatment plan I felt more in control and able to plan how to cope.
This was two years ago. I just had my two year check up and all clear. It's hard but is possible.