Having a biopsy

Accepting support from others
It may be that the other person will help you bear it a little better or that you will find reassurance in the presence of someone else. Don't underestimate the impact of the procedure or getting the results.

When I was first told that I had cancer, I had to drive home on my own - and I was probably not fit to do that. The nurse allowed me to phone my husband from the hospital, so at least he would be home soon after I got there too. The journey back was a nightmare. I remember that it was foggy, I had to fill up with petrol and people were talking about ordinary things - how could they when I had just been delivered my life sentence?

Quite understandably, going for a biopsy is very worrying. Whether the results are negative or positive, the process is still the same. It is always significant. Although it's true that more people have biopsies than end up with breast cancer, we should never, ever take it lightly.

Support groups

Breast Cancer Care
Tel: 0808 800 6000

CancerBACUP
Tel: 0808 808 2020 or 0808 808 0000

Ask for support groups near to you. The hospital will be the first place to ask. If you need more information, contact Cancer Link, which has recently merged with Macmillan. They hold the directory of support groups for all cancers, but Breast Cancer Care will deal with Breast Cancer cases only.