snappydog
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Post by snappydog on Jun 16, 2017 17:01:21 GMT
I just buried by brother in May. He was 52 and a day. He died from complications from Type I diabetes. I watched my parents bury another sibling (I lost my sister to Type I diabetes when she was 30). Both my siblings are gone and I'm my parents only surviving child.
So, I thought I would be proactive with my health since I've been a slacker lately and have my well check and mammogram. I just got a call that I'm needed for a second mammogram and ultrasound today.
Seriously?? I totally don't need this stress.
Thankfully my parents are away in Europe for the month because at 80 they just can't take anymore heartache. I don't think I'm even going to tell them because I'm sure it's nothing but I've never had a bad mammogram before.
This is mostly just a vent but I'll take any good thoughts you may have for me. I seriously can't be sick or it will just push them over the edge.
Sandy
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Post by KelleeM on Jun 16, 2017 17:05:55 GMT
I'm so sorry for the loss of your siblings. I hope that the repeat mammogram and ultrasound are negative. I totally understand you not wanting to give your parents bad news. Thankfully breast cancer is usually very treatable. When I was diagnosed in 2013 I could not tell my Dad. I told everyone else but my sister had to tell him. 😕
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Post by eversograceful1 on Jun 16, 2017 17:06:06 GMT
Good thoughts that it's nothing. I've had two mammograms and had to go back for both...it's stressful no matter what.
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valleyview
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Post by valleyview on Jun 16, 2017 17:13:31 GMT
I'm so sorry for the added stress to your year. Those callbacks are tough to handle under the best of circumstances, and I'm sure that it feels particularly hard now. If you receive bad news, remember what KelleeM said. BC is treatable and outcomes are improving daily. Hugs. |
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Post by scrapmaven on Jun 16, 2017 17:35:32 GMT
I'm sorry that you have this stress while you're grieving, too. Just know that 9 times out of 10 a callback usually leads to benign stuff. I won't tell you not to worry, but I'll sit w/you while you wait.
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janeinbama
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Post by janeinbama on Jun 16, 2017 17:40:37 GMT
So sorry for your loss. I too have gone back in for 2nd Mammogram and it turned out to be nothing. Being proactive is still the best you can do for yourself and your parents.
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Post by ntsf on Jun 16, 2017 17:57:24 GMT
I have to go back every time for a second mammogram.. I have dense tissue. hopefully it is nothing
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used2scrap
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Post by used2scrap on Jun 16, 2017 17:59:50 GMT
I'm sorry. Good for you being proactive with your health. Hopefully they just need a clearer picture. Hang in there, and be gentle with yourself!
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Post by grammadee on Jun 16, 2017 18:04:26 GMT
((((HUGS)))) snappydog! Sending positive vibes. As a cancer survivor for 23 years this month, I can tell you that breast cancer CAN be survived. I think my BIGGEST scare was a couple of years after the first diagnosis and treatment when I got a recall for a mammogram. I didn't tell anyone about it because I didn't want to scare them again. But what they had picked up was a benign cyst, and my surgeon was able to aspirate the fluid out with a needle and the cyst collapsed. I understand not wanting to scare your parents. Enough time to tell them when you have some definitive info. Let's hope that is positive info. |
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Post by JoP on Jun 16, 2017 18:08:45 GMT
Sending positive thoughts from across the pond  |
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Post by friendly on Jun 16, 2017 18:16:13 GMT
Sending a million hugs!
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Post by heartland on Jun 16, 2017 18:24:16 GMT
(((hugs))) I have my fingers crossed for you that the call back turns out to be not serious.
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Post by leslie132 on Jun 16, 2017 18:24:19 GMT
Sending hugs and prayers
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craftykitten
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Post by craftykitten on Jun 16, 2017 18:28:18 GMT
I'm sorry about your brother.
Sending good thoughts that your call back is for nothing.
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Jun 16, 2017 18:30:08 GMT
(((hugs))))
Good thoughts for you.
Most call backs for mammograms and ultrasounds are just being safe, and not cause for alarm. Try to tell your emotions to cool it until you have evidence for worry.
I know, easier said than done.
(((hugs)))
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Post by annabella on Jun 16, 2017 18:31:11 GMT
I'm sorry your family has gone through so much. Your parents must be in good health to be traveling abroad in their 80s. I hope your mammogram results come out negative.
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uksue
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Post by uksue on Jun 16, 2017 18:47:23 GMT
My call backs have all been due to poor images due to poor technique - hoping yours will be the same x
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Post by mikklynn on Jun 16, 2017 19:29:12 GMT
I am so sorry for your losses. I have been called back, just once, and it was nothing. I hope you have the same experience!
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Post by newscrapper05 on Jun 16, 2017 19:55:13 GMT
I completely understand - I lost my sister in April to lung cancer. I see a breast specialist every six month for an exam and it was this week. It was fine but I was a wreck for fear I would have to tell my mother and brother that I had breast cancer. The good news - my sister who passed away was a 10 year breast cancer survivor, my aunt is a 25 year survivor and my mother who has had breast cancer twice is 83 years old.
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Post by Zee on Jun 16, 2017 19:56:02 GMT
I'm sorry for your loss.  I will think good thoughts for you for your mammo. I had very dense breast tissue and was always called back for further imaging. It was always nothing, until to my surprise they did find something. I just want you to know that even if they find something, the chances are great that you'll be ok in the end. The chances are even greater that everything will be benign.  I wouldn't tell my parents until there's something to tell. No sense worrying them when you don't have any info right now. |
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Post by ktdoesntscrap on Jun 16, 2017 20:02:00 GMT
OH THAT IS A LOT.
I hope it is just an unneccesary precaution
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casii
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Post by casii on Jun 16, 2017 20:32:12 GMT
Sending hugs and good thoughts. You've got a lot on your plate. Let us bear some small part of the burden.
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inkedup
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Post by inkedup on Jun 16, 2017 21:20:56 GMT
I'm sorry for all the loss you and your family have experienced. Your siblings were both so tragically young. Sending huge hugs your way.
I wouldn't tell my parents about the mammogram, either, until I received confirmation either way.
I hope you receive a clean bill of health. ❤️️❤️️❤️️
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scrappert
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Post by scrappert on Jun 16, 2017 21:25:01 GMT
So sorry for all you are dealing with. Sending positive thoughts to you.
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Post by gailoh on Jun 16, 2017 21:44:41 GMT
being pro active is a very good start...good for you
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Post by anniefb on Jun 16, 2017 21:55:24 GMT
So sorry you're dealing with all this - hugs. Try not to worry. I had a callback for extra mammogram and ultrasound a couple of years ago and got the all clear. Positive thoughts it'll be the same for you.
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Post by LisaDV on Jun 16, 2017 22:19:57 GMT
So sorry for your loss!prayers and positive thoughts for a good outcome on your next test.
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jayfab
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Post by jayfab on Jun 16, 2017 22:22:47 GMT
I'm sorry. Sending good thoughts!
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purplebee
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Post by purplebee on Jun 16, 2017 22:27:41 GMT
So sorry for all you have gone through. Sending prayers for a good mammo outcome, and that the second half of 2017 is the better half. Hugs....
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Post by hop2 on Jun 16, 2017 22:37:03 GMT
I'm sorry
{{{ hugs}}}
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