Waiting is the hardest part (Bi-Rads 4C)

Hi fairydragonfly,

I completely understand! I am waiting for biopsy results as well, biopsy yesterday. I go back and forth between ignore, and Google! Stumbled on this forum and have been reading stories. Everybody seems supportive and I've found good advice just reading responses from veterans:) from my US report, lobulated hypoechoic mass with shadowing, Birads 4. You are not alone and we should be getting our results around the same time. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers!

well ladies last month I was with you scared to death. This week I just want to go in reverse as fast as I can.. But a lot who were in my shoes are just fine and moving on. I haven't been so Lucky. I found out I have IDC in Left on March 11th 2019 So I went for Double MX on April 1, 2019. on April 4th 2019  I found out I also have cancer in my Right Breast so will be having lymph node removal  along with area to get clear margins. As soon as I heal. FIGHT!  Knowing doesn't help me after all. But I Have things to do and will continue to FIGHT THIS!!!

Hi! So sorry you’re dealing with the wait. Just wanted to pop in here as a fellow Birads 4C-er with a larger hypoechoic mass and it all turned out to be a weird papilloma/radial scar. I’m sending all the positive vibes it turns out the same for you!

Fairydragon, welcome to the club no one wants to join. I’ve been through it twice, 3 years apart. The initial shock is pretty devastating. Do you have someone to talk with? If not, the ladies here are super, and can give you lots of guidance, and support. The boards are filled with lots and lots of info. Deep breath. If you can distract yourself with a book or TV or a movie, that may be a good thing. If you can, take someone with you to your doc appointments to take notes, as there will be a lot of info, and you may still be in a bit of a state of shock. Best wishes

Hi Fairydragongly, I just wanted to reach out and tell you how sorry I am for all you are dealing with. I can relate. I was 45 when I was diagnosed in November; my mother passed away from pancreatic cancer when she was 42 and I have had little relationship with my father since then; and I am matriarch to my adult siblings.

I felt paralyzed for four months while going through all the testing to finally get a diagnosis. I was scared and depressed, and was spiraling downhill quickly as I worried about the worst possible outcome. However, today I feel better than I have in over a decade because this cancer has forced me to take care of myself - physically and emotionally. Even though my cancer was much larger than first thought and I lost half of my breast, I believe the worst is behind me and I feel so grateful that my breast cancer was early stage and very treatable. I have zero pain, and so farradiation has been easy for me.

You are definitely in the worst part right now, but it should get easier once you know exactly what you’re dealing with and have a plan. I hope that your cancer is also early stage.

The ladies on this forum are amazing and will provide so much information and support. Do not hesitate to reach out.

Hugs

I found that it helps to do something fun and un-cancery. My mother also died shortly before I was diagnosed (four months), and it was hard to go through it without her - or with planning what information to keep from her! I went to a terrific, loud, awesome concert the night after my biopsy. I stuck that little ice disc in my bra and had a blast. Build some positive memories while you go through tests, surgery, and treatments. It really helps.