World Upside Down and looking for some hope

KK, we're so sorry you're here and worrying. Try not to get ahead of yourself until you know anything for sure. We know it's easier said than done, but try to keep your mind focused on other things and stay positive!

We're all here for you, no matter the results -- but we're sending good vibes for benign biopsy results!

--The Mods

kk- I was where you are almost exactly a year ago. My youngest was 1. If biopsy comes back positive for cancer, schedule your surgery, take a breath, and go on vacation anyway. The rest of this year will suck. I went on vacation a month after my mastectomy. But next year at this time, if all goes well, you’ll be doing ok.

It’s good that things are moving so quickly for you, because the waiting is awful! I’ll be hoping your biopsy goes smoothly and may you have a benign result. Please keep us posted.

I had my needle biopsy on June 1st. so I am a few weeks ahead of you. First of all the biopsy is not going to be bad at all in terms of the procedure itself. It hurt a little bit but just a few stinging pokes and it was over. Those days between the biopsy and results day are going to fly by and you will be getting your results before you know it. My GP gave me a prescription for ativan which has helped me a great deal in not laying awake at night letting my mind go to all the dark places. For me keeping busy during the day and taking the ativan at bedtime has been a saving grace. Someone on here told me when I first joined that all breast cancer is treatable. That fact has also given me a lot of relief from the fear. Take a deep breathe, it could be nothing and if it is something, it's so common that there are lots of treatments available.

so incredibly sorry you’ve found yourself here, but remember, you’re not an official member of the “club” until the biopsy path report comes back positive.

As stated above, a birads 5 has a 95% probability of being malignant, but a 5% chance of being benign. You just never know. Hopefully, Like a few of our fellow members, you’ll find yourself in that 5%.

But if not.. BC is not a definitive death sentence. You will get through this. This waiting period is the worst... absolute torture. Once you get results, get a team together and get a treatment plan (if needed) in place, you will feel so much better.

You’ve got this. And we have your back.

KK2018

The poor-me's are natural so go ahead with it. Great that you played in the game. I know probably in a bit of a daze but it is great anyway. Trying to keep as much normalcy as possible while you wait is a good idea. I'd also keep that vacation if possible. Not for any other reason than to try and relax and enjoy.

For me, the waiting was the worst. I pray that your results will be benign, but if they are positive...ABSOLUTELY go on your vacation. Have surgery and everything upon your return. Yes - this year will suck if your results are positive, but you will have the memories of a wonderful vacation to carry you through.

kk2018, I was totally consumed and overwhelmed when I got the bad news. My radiologist knew it was cancer before the biopsy. I was so worried about everything including people telling me the first year is bad, then things get better. Well the first year was bad only emotionally I went through the surgery and the AI drugs with very little physical effects. I mean I had joint pain but it was more of an annoyance it didn't keep me from carrying on as usual.

I fretted about when my life would be normal again, the not knowing is the worse. I would ask for anti anxiety meds and go on vacation.

kk2018... bummer. But, now you know. And now it’s time to get in fight mode. Go on your vacation, ENJOY yourself, and then come back ready! You’ve got this. Do they have a stage yet?