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Kluvsparis
Kluvsparis Member Posts: 2
edited November 2021 in Not Diagnosed But Worried

Hi, after a diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound I am being sent for a biopsy. I have to wait until Monday next week. The doctor explained the biopsy but said he did not know what it is he is looking at? They also took the ultrasound to my Lymph nodes. Everyone is saying not to worry but the look on people faces today made me worry. Plus I am an intuitive person. I have no family history. Nobody around me seems to understand. I am only 53 years old and I am super scared. Any advice out there to help me

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited October 2021

    Dear Kluvsparis,

    We are sorry that you find yourself here and worried about those breast changes but we are so glad that you found us. Until you hear from members sharing their own experiences, the article What Mammograms Show: Cysts, Calcifications, Fibroadenomas from the main Breastcancer.org site describes some of the benign results that can come from biopsy results.

    Please let us know how it goes. We know waiting for results is hard, and this great community is here to help you with valuable information and support. Good luck!

    The Mods

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  • mle42
    mle42 Member Posts: 151
    edited October 2021

    Kluvsparis, I’m so sorry you find yourself here. Waiting for a biopsy, and then waiting for the pathology results, is incredibly nerve-wracking. If you check out the link the mods posted above, you’ll see that the majority of biopsy results come back benign (not cancer), so hopefully that is some reassurance. It’s ok to feel scared, but please know that you aren’t alone. Your family and friends may not understand what you are feeling if they haven’t been in your situation before, but there are LOADS of us on this forum who understand, and who will listen and offer advice no matter how the biopsy turns out.

    Sending you a virtual hug and crossed fingers for your biopsy

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  • AliceBastable
    AliceBastable Member Posts: 3,461
    edited October 2021

    Please, please, PLEASE don't try to read medical personnel's faces. For one thing, they have masks on, and you can't even see their entire face. For all you know, they're thinking of an argument they had that morning, or the patient an hour ago who was annoying, or they have indigestion! Just take a deep breath and try to find some fun things to concentrate on until next Monday.

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  • Kluvsparis
    Kluvsparis Member Posts: 2
    edited November 2021

    I am positive for invasive ductal carcinoma ER/PR positive, HER 2 negative. Stage 1 at this point and something about slow growing. Shock hit me a bit hard but when I researched my radiology report when it posted on Sat I knew it was a high probability. Scared but I think it could be a heck of a lot worse. Silly thing is I am most worried about losing my hair! Dumb I know. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would be sitting here. I guess because it never ran in my family I never anticipated risk but thank god I did get my annual mammograms. I think I almost feel better knowing than the waiting. I anticipate my moods will be all over the place. That is my update. I do appreciate the messages of support I received

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  • Jelson
    Jelson Member Posts: 1,535
    edited November 2021

    sorry for your positive diagnosis, but you are correct, it could be worse - and yes, knowing puts you in a better place than waiting and not knowing. You will feel even better after you have met with your doctors and you have developed a treatment plan. For many, hair loss from chemo is very upsetting, but it may not even be recommended for you. Good luck and be well.

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  • Salamandra
    Salamandra Member Posts: 1,444
    edited November 2021

    For me, my first exhale came after my first meeting with my surgical oncologist. Knowing is a lot better than waiting! (Though there is definitely more waiting coming).

    FWIW, there is an excellent chance you won't need chemo at all due to the hormone profile and stage 1.

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  • AliceBastable
    AliceBastable Member Posts: 3,461
    edited November 2021

    Not every cancer patient needs chemo, so don't think about side effects like hair loss until you know. Many of us have surgery, radiation, then hormone blockers.

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