Nervous Nellie here, waiting for biopsy...

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KR75
KR75 Member Posts: 22
edited June 2019 in Not Diagnosed But Worried

I really thought I was overreacting to be so nervous, but see that I am not alone. All my family and friends shrug it off with "I'm sure it's nothing", which made me feel stupid for being so scared!

I didn't get any reports, so my details are minimal. I had my first mammogram on June 9 - just routine because I'm "that age" now (44). Not a half hour after I left they called me to go back for more views and a sonogram. Did that yesterday, June 10. They found a small small nodule in my right breast, about 7mm, that needs to be biopsied and a "mass" in my left breast that they want to watch carefully. They scheduled a core biopsy for July 16. I figured thats a good sign, that they don't feel a need to rush it, but don't think I can handle that wait! Anxiety is getting the best of me already. I am at the top of the list to move up if there is a cancellation.

As far as I know my great grandmother on my moms side is the only one in my family who had breast cancer, she did have a double masectomy. But I assume that is too far removed and doesn't increase my risk factor.

Have had a bunch of tests lately due to some rashes and extreme fatigue. Diagnosed last month with Scalp Psoriasis, allergic dermatitis, and arthritis. They figure fatigue is just my Fibromyalgia flaring. The only blood test that was abnormal was high CRP.

This is just the last thing I ever expected. So sorry that so many others are experiencing the same, but so glad for a group like this so I don't feel so crazy and alone!

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  • edj3
    edj3 Member Posts: 2,076
    edited June 2019

    You're not alone, that's for sure! I think so much of what causes us anxiety and fear is that we don't have much if any information at the start. And then it comes in dribs and drabs. I know I prefer having all the information so I find that extremely challenging.

    Here's hoping it's nothing :)


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  • Trying2staypositive
    Trying2staypositive Member Posts: 119
    edited June 2019

    KR75 Im waiting for biopsy next week and further testing for another area by MRI next month. Super nerve wracking-i feel your pain! (Except I have a much stronger family history so im really even more worried than I probably should be because of that). Hang in there! Waiting is super tough

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  • edwards750
    edwards750 Member Posts: 3,761
    edited June 2019

    Believe it or not according to my oncologist 70% of BC cases are not genetically related although my mother had BC and both my sister and I have it. I’m 8 years out in August God willing and my sister is a year behind me.

    Waiting is brutal. I am one of those people who needs to know the result 5 minutes after being tested. Of course it’s scary and the fear factor is something all of us experienced so do your best to stay busy and try not to dwell on what might happen or it might be. Easier said than done but give it a shot. Also a number of us took anxiety meds to help us cope. They do help.

    Good luck!

    Diane

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  • KR75
    KR75 Member Posts: 22
    edited June 2019

    I prefer instant results too lol. Never was good at waiting!

    My GP called me today and offered to prescribe something for the anxiety. I think I'll take her up on it! She also wants it done sooner so she plans to have a talk with them tomorrow.

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  • KR75
    KR75 Member Posts: 22
    edited June 2019

    Info is for sure limited at best. I know they are trying to help, but the statistics they gave me made it worse lol. The girl at the desk when I arrived for my 2nd visit says "don't worry, about 1 in 10 Mammograms require a diagnostic. Only about 10% of those will need a biopsy". Felt better...until I became one of the 10% of the 10% 🙄. So when they say don't worry, only 20% of biopsies are cancerous... doesn't quite put me at ease yet!

    To all of you...thank you so much for the support! Wishing good news for us all <3 There is strength in numbers! Please come back and let me know how all your procedures go!

    Kim

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