Conflicting emotions while waiting for biopsy results

Drvsa

Hi there! I'm new to this community so I'm sure there are other very similar topics on this discussion board, so I apologize in advance.

I found a lump in my breast in August 2013 and eventually had an ultrasound done. Because I'm so young (22 yo) the radiologist suggested I come back in 6 months. I've been going back every 6 months up until 3weeks ago. During my last ultrasound the radiologist had me get a mammogram done just so I could finally figure out what was going on and so I wouldn't have to go back so often. So I did the mammogram and was referred to a breast surgeon the following week for a biopsy!

I had this biopsy a couple days ago and even though I keep telling myself I'm way too young to worry, it's all I can think about. I spend hours looking up breast cancer information and I kind of feel foolish doing so. I feel like I'm being overly dramatic by worrying so much, so I don't tell anyone about my worry! I'm just hoping someone on here has some advice on what I can do to reassure myself during this waiting period.

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Hi Drvsa,

We're sorry you're here and so worried! The chances of breast cancer at your age are really low, so try not to worry too much. You're sure to hear the same from others here too. Please keep us posted -- we're all here to support you!

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jk2468

I'm probably not a good person to be giving you advice, as I'm also waiting for results and having a hard time staying calm. But I did want to say that I know exactly what you're going through. I hope you get results soon and that they are benign.

Daisy99

I'm in the same boat. I'm 33 and terrified.... Try to remember the chances of it being benign are in your favor and keep us posted. Hang in there.

Hugs

LemonPink

I'm in the same boat and waiting for my results tomorrow. I wish there was a way to know instantly. Prayers that everyone's in benign.

queenmomcat

I don't know any of your specifics, but for now just relay a couple of things:

1) Waiting is the worst part. And he's right. Doesn't matter whether you're waiting for that biopsy result in the beginning, or for the results of the PET scan to see if immunotherapy is working.

2) the radiologist who read that first mammogram of mine, and ordered a followup ultrasound, said "I'm not going to tell you NOT to rush out in a panic and read everything you can find, because that's what everybody does. But keep in mind that even if you HAVE got cancer, most of what you read isn't going to apply to you."

I've known since mammogram one that there was something of concern to oncologists in one of my breasts. And yet I still sweated miserably through the wait for my biopsy result.

But don't be shy about coming here to ask questions, even if you aren't sure what your diagnosis is! I wasn't sure after lumpectomy whether I'd need to come back for a mastectomy (I didn't!) so read the mastectomy boards then asked the lovely helpful ladies on the mastectomy boards all sorts of questions, which basically boiled down to "Why did you decide what you did? Are you happy with your decision?"

Mommads2boys

I am in the same boat. Waiting is making me a mess. I have researched so much and read the same things over and over some helps other makes me cry! My BI-rad is 4 and just had my biopsy. Mine has changed since last mammogram but they never told me by how much. The size is 1.5x1.9x2.4. I am really scared, I can't sleep barely eat!!!! I am 44 and healthy w no symptoms. They didn't find any swelling in my lymph nodes. Worried!!!!

Jackbirdie

just a quick word of welcome to all of you waiting. It's just the worst, the waiting.

I do think it's best to not scare yourself for no reason so stay off Dr. Google and distract yourself any way you can.

When the path report is done, either way, make sure to get a complete copy for your file. They won't offer it to you, but it's your right to have it. If you ask, they won't have a problem with it, they just don't offer.

Hugs and best wishes to you all.

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