? Worried that there is worse not found yet
Hello everyone, so I had high grade dcis removed with good margins following a lumpectomy. I am having a bilateral mastectomy in 20 days. My brain is running wild with the what ifs. Im terrified they...
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Yes I was the same. All my scans have come back inconclusive which is super frustrating and I wonder why I have to pay for them as well. This week I’ll have a kidney biopsy as well. I’m just taking it all one day at a time and what comes will come. But yes anxiety and tears are my new norm which I hate cause that’s not me.
HI Muccilli , it is totally understandable to feel what you are feeling (as Katie46 mentioned). We speak to alot of people in the 'limbo' stage on our Helpline, whether waiting a couple of days or weeks for results, we totally agree that any time waiting is difficult.
We know you perhaps have looked into these resources already, however hope you don't mind us sharing several below:
- If you have a breast care nurse she/he may be able to link you in with services available in the center/hospital.
- Cancer Council 13 11 20 Cancer Counselling Service offers an opportunity to talk with nurse counsellors and psychologists who can help you with cancer-related challenges. To discuss a referral or your support options call Cancer Council 13 11 20.
- BCNA’s My Journey resource provides high-quality, evidence-based information that can be tailored to your individual diagnosis. I have hand-picked a couple of articles that may be of interest to you:
Peter Mac’s Cancer Mind Care Is a free, self-help online platform offering tailored mental health support for people with cancer, their support persons, clinicians, and First Nations. Accessible online, Australia wide www.cancermindcare.org.au
Hope the above resources support you, however, please do not hesitate to contact our Helpline 1800 500 258 discuss further.