Coping with Anxiety While Awaiting Breast Cancer Treatment

Maybe ask your physician for some anti-anxiety meds. It was a necessity for me

Oh I have them. Pop those like tic-tacs

I am the same way. The waiting is awful! I started anti anxiety medication last week and hoping it starts working. I can’t stop my mind from spiraling into negativity:(

You all are not alone, I was diagnosed the 19th and won't see the surgeon until next Wednesday. My anti anxiety meds are not working at all and I am on pins and needles.

Change of plans. I had breast MRI and now PET and Bone scan. Doing complete Mastectomy within the next 2 weeks. Not doing chemo first. After they get pathology, then can do chemotherapy, in 6 weeks. Still waiting on genetic testing to come back I know Mastectomy is going to hurt. But how bad? I'm not good with pain. What about the drains? Uncomfortable but what about taking them out?

Just got my biopsy on Monday. Radiologist called me today. Both breasts with left small tumor and right medium to large She called the oncologist after this call and two minutes later I had a 2pm appointment for tomorrow. Very very fast communication about my situation here. I'm not sure what's happening after 2pm tomorrow.... .

Hey Brenda...check out Amazon under "breast cancer care" there are a few items that you can look at to start looking at what may help you there.. I'm doing my own planning too....

I did. Got the Mastectomy body pillow. And ice packs

Good for you Brenda! Your in my thoughts

Thank you for sharing! I’m waiting on my genetic testing to determine if I too will have the double mastectomy.. I was diagnosed 2 weeks ago! The hurry up and WAIT is torcher! From what I’ve heard from 2 people very close to me it is the mastectomy is VERY painful!

I have not had a mastectomy yet, but have heard that it is very painful. I have also heard that if you want reconstruction you should get it done at the same time so you don't have to go back through it again. Praying for you. Praying for you all.

Here at RI Hospital their grinding through test after test. My tumors in my right breast are 5+ cm. I have testing from 9:30am till 4pm. I'm very serious about the size of that tumor

Hang in there Mary, I'm praying for you 🙏

I do not have BRCA or anything genetic

Ask if your surgeon uses nerve block with surgery. I had a double mastectomy with aesthetic flat closure three weeks ago. The nerve block was supposed to last for 2-4 days. Zero pain. Didn’t even need Tylenol afterwards.

Had double mastectomy. Went home same day. Drains for 2 weeks. Chemo for 3 months. You will get thru this. Praying for you

The waiting period between diagnosis and treatment can feel overwhelming, and those racing thoughts are completely understandable. Many people find that staying busy with activities they enjoy, practicing deep breathing exercises, or connecting with others who've been through similar experiences can help manage the anxiety during this difficult time. Remember that early detection through mammograms often leads to better outcomes, and having a clear treatment plan ahead shows your medical team is being thorough and proactive.