Breast cancer
I'm 32 years old and this is my second biopsy within about 2 months. First biopsy I had was on both breast. Now I had surgery on May 8th, 2026. I had a Left central lumpectomy. I'm worried I could have cancer. Also I won't know results for about two weeks. I now hate the way my left breast looks, it scares me and has my anxiety up bad. I do have a good support system at home but no one's been through this and I was wondering how has anyone else handled this?
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Hi @lindamathews, Waiting for the pathology report after a lumpectomy is really difficult. It takes time to do all the tests needed. The best advice is to try to keep busy so your mind stays off it but that is easier said than done. It seems like your surgery may have been performed by a general surgeon. If you need any further surgery finding a breast surgeon who specializes in this area often gives a better cosmetic result. There are probably ways of improving how your breast looks if no more surgery is needed. For insurance to cover it there needs to be a medical reason but it is worth consulting a breast or plastic surgeon to see if there is one. Hopefully your pathology results will be benign. All the best.
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Thank you for the advice I really do appreciate it. Yes staying busy has been the hardest thing for me to do since I can't lift over ten pounds right now. I also have four young children, which makes it hard for me to do a lot right now with them , but two of the four kids understand for the most part. My surgery was performed by a surgeon who professonalizes in breast cancer. I definitely want to check into a breast surgeon or someone who can help my left breast look more normal.
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staying busy is an excellent suggestion. One thing that worked really well for me was listening to upbeat, inspirational music or listening to an audiobook - that last one might not work well with all those small kids around. Hang in there and you’ll get that pathology before you know it. Also know that lots of people that aren’t talking are going through the exact same thing if that helps. Best of luck for that great pathology report!
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Hi @lindamathews , we’re really glad you reached out. Waiting for pathology results can feel incredibly overwhelming, so hopefully you find some comfort here.
The suggestion to try to stay busy really is good advice, even though it’s much easier said than done when anxiety is high. Sometimes even small distractions, music, shows, audiobooks, puzzles, or chatting here, can help the waiting feel a little more manageable.
It may also help to know that not every breast mass turns out to be cancer. Our article on benign breast conditions might give you a little more information and reassurance while you wait:
We’re thinking of you and hoping you get reassuring pathology results soon.
Sincerely,
The Mods
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I have high anxiety before this and now it seems like it's getting worse. Thank you I will definitely look at that article. I do love music and puzzles.
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Thank you acorn19. It helps knowing some people are going through this and don't talk about it. I was afraid to talk about it at first to.
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I got my test results back.
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@lindamathews please share what came back out of your pathology. We're here for you!
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It was nothing serious . It was not cancer.
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now I am having trouble looking at myself since surgery.
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