Terrified!!

Hi selena04. I wanted to reach out to you as someone who also struggles with high anxiety. And by far, the waiting game is the absolute worst. Do you have any information about the mammogram or ultrasound that you are comfortable sharing?

When I went for my return diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound, I was immediately referred for a biopsy. A biopsy is recommended if you have a Birads score of 4 or higher. My score was 4C at the time.

I'm sure others will chime in soon as well.

Hugs

Obviously I am not a medical professional. I'm hoping that the fact they didn't indicate the need for a biopsy means the ultrasound helped the radiologist see what the focal asymmetry was. I'm sure you will hear from your doctor's office soon.

Are there any techniques you use to help with your anxiety? Meditation, journalling, challenging your negative thoughts?

By the way, my sister went for her first ultrasound after I got diagnosed. She was called back for an ultrasound which freaked her out. Turned out one of her lymph nodes was in an unusual place. She's fine.

I'm like you. When I am in the depths of my anxiety I forget about all the tools and techniques. To help with sleep, I listen to a sleep meditation every night. I play them on YouTube (phone upside down so I only hear it, not see it). Here are some I like:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UUCqWB6EseWbMKnzun...

https://www.youtube.com/user/ILoveJuicyShow

https://www.youtube.com/user/MichaelSealey

https://www.youtube.com/user/TheHonestGuys

I also use Melatonin or sleeping pills depending on the severity of my sleep issues.

I find that journalling also helps me get the thoughts out of my head. Once it is written down, it's like I have released it and know I can go back to review it at a later time.

Deep belly breathing/Square breathing exercises help as well.

And talking. I hit a pretty low place a couple weeks ago and talking about it with my health care providers, support group, and family/friends pulled me out of it. Keeping things bottled in (for me) makes it worse

hello Selena:

I think all of us here have some form of anxiety we go through with the waiting game after a mammo or ultrasound that isn’t normal. That is a very normal response I believe.

I’m surprised that you were not given a Bi-Rad score. I would ask for a copy of yr mammo and ultrasound report. Those are good to have so you have all the jargon written down. We have a radiologist who’s part of this forum. He is a huge help in explaining certain words on a report. His user name is djmammo.

We do understand what yr going through. It’s horrible waiting. My bi-rad score was 4 as well and it was cancer. Although it’s my understanding that not all bi-rad 4 are positive for cancer.

Sending a hug yr way....keep us posted please and we are here for you if your wanting to chat!

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oh I’m so glad to hear yr update! So glad all is ok!! Thank you for your kind words. We all appreciate support in our journeys going forward. Hugs. Have a great wk!