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Post by dealsamongus on Jul 6, 2016 23:39:02 GMT
Went in for the MRI this am.. They thought the right breast was clear of lumps but the tech found one... Ack! So now we have right and left to worry about As a younger woman, it would be be unusual NOT to find something on MRI! Here's a story that illustrates it. When my sister was diagnosed, she went into the same sort of denial I did. I didn't even come to 2Peas with it until I was already diagnosed and was getting my port. Saying it or writing it made it real and I did not want it to be real. Yeah. Denial big time. LOL. As if I could wish it away. Anyway, my sister planned on just a lumpectomy and radiation. Considering our family history, I found that frightening. She was all "my cancer is not as aggressive as your cancer. I don't have to do a bilateral." Of course not, but she did have to take other factors into consideration. I saw our family breast surgeon (yes, we have a family breast surgeon, oncologist and gyn oncologist too) and she asked how my sister was doing with the diagnosis. I told her my sister's plans. Her response? "Don't worry. I'll send her for an MRI." dealsamongus, are you following me here? The breast surgeon KNEW that there would be some questionable thing or another on the other side because there almost always is in young women! That finding alone was enough to change my sister's mind. (Not that I was being purposely manipulative, but I went through the same sort of denial. I was going to have a lumpectomy also and was going to do a mastectomy the next time... also, the ONLY family members to beat this completely in our family had a bilateral and chemotherapy... we are the first generation to survive. My cousin, diagnosed at 32, will turn 56 this year. I am a 10 year survivor now. My sister is 8 years out. Pretty freaking miraculous for our family where we lost other females to breast ca at ages 40-51. It goes back as far as a great grandmother. Anyway, I have to warn you. No matter what the outcome is at this point, it sounds like you are headed directly towards a biopsy of some sort. You have had a great deal of imaging. Frequently the only way to get a definitive answer is a biopsy. At this point, it would be hard to imagine they will just suddenly say just follow up in 6 months. I agree.. We are guessing a biopsy is next. I am 41 (next week) and my mom has had it and paternal gramma had breast cancer so that is playing into all this too!
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Post by Delta Dawn on Jul 6, 2016 23:43:19 GMT
My former SO found a lump. I didn't find it myself. I went to my GP and she felt the lump. She sent me for a diagnostic mammogram which is different from Screening Mammography in the province. They x-ray tech found the lump and put a sticker on the breast and sent me for an ultrasound. The Ultrasound tech did not see anything abnormal. She got the radiologist and she, too, said there was nothing there of any concern. I hope you get the same results. I didn't get a biopsy but they told me to expect one like melissa said. I was totally freaked out. All turned out fine and to come again in a year's time. I am not promising you the same outcome. I wish the same outcome for you.
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Post by Delta Dawn on Jul 6, 2016 23:44:35 GMT
Also, my dad's mom died of breast cancer and my mother had it and recovered. She died of ovarian cancer earlier this year. I do feel your worry as I have it too.
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Post by FurryP on Jul 7, 2016 0:41:28 GMT
Well since we are trying to make you feel better....Wow, you have nice skin! Continued good thoughts. You still have to come back and show us the socks you were knitting. Unless I missed that?
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Post by mikklynn on Jul 7, 2016 0:45:33 GMT
You are in my prayers. I hope it's all benign.
I'll add my WOW to the others - you are quite lovely!
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Post by MDscrapaholic on Jul 7, 2016 0:52:21 GMT
Best wishes for good news tomorrow!
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Post by purplebee on Jul 7, 2016 0:52:49 GMT
Still thinking about you and praying for you. Hugs....
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Post by brandy327 on Jul 7, 2016 1:02:52 GMT
Lots of good thought for you, my friend!
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Post by Darcy Collins on Jul 7, 2016 1:16:05 GMT
Hang in there - one step at a time. Sending positive thoughts and strength your way.
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Post by dealsamongus on Jul 7, 2016 1:34:05 GMT
Well since we are trying to make you feel better....Wow, you have nice skin! Continued good thoughts. You still have to come back and show us the socks you were knitting. Unless I missed that? Funny you mentioned the socks.. I am finishing them this past couple days to divert my brain... I will post them soon!
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Post by dealsamongus on Jul 7, 2016 1:34:27 GMT
You are in my prayers. I hope it's all benign. I'll add my WOW to the others - you are quite lovely! Thank you!
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Post by caro on Jul 7, 2016 1:37:34 GMT
Prayers for you. Hang in there as best you can.
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Post by scrapmaven on Jul 7, 2016 1:42:43 GMT
melissa, you're a g-dsend to this board. Thank you. dealsamongus, I'm thinking of you and wishing you answers right away. If the worst happens, just keep reminding yourself of all the survivors that are here to give you encouragement. Wishing you a great outcome.
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Post by janeinbama on Jul 7, 2016 1:45:14 GMT
Prayers for you - A+ for being proactive and following up even though you are in shock..
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Post by dealsamongus on Jul 7, 2016 2:15:33 GMT
Prayers for you - A+ for being proactive and following up even though you are in shock.. Funny the mammogram nurse said the same thing.. She said I would be surprised how many people put it off due to fear.
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Post by danor98 on Jul 7, 2016 3:32:05 GMT
Prayers and hugs of support for you, Jennifer.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Jul 7, 2016 3:40:55 GMT
Sending good thoughts your way!
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Post by kate on Jul 7, 2016 3:56:19 GMT
Wishing you good news.
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Post by patin on Jul 7, 2016 5:51:29 GMT
Still praying for good news. Thank you for keeping us posted.
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Post by anniefb on Jul 7, 2016 6:18:15 GMT
Sending prayers to you.
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Post by zella on Jul 7, 2016 6:50:32 GMT
You poor thing. . . throwing up on top of all this BS! Hey, we're here for you. Always. Love your waiting room picture.
Have you and your family had the genetic testing?
Holding you close in my heart and mind tonight. Big hugs!!!!
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Post by maurchclt on Jul 7, 2016 12:43:32 GMT
Sending you hugs and positive thoughts.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2016 13:19:42 GMT
I'm so sorry and I hope you get good news and if not, it's easily treatable.
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Post by baslp on Jul 7, 2016 14:45:21 GMT
Sending thoughts of continued strength. Take care
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Post by malibou on Jul 7, 2016 15:33:18 GMT
Got you tucked up in my warmest thoughts. And I agree with the others, you are very beautiful.
J
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Post by Merge on Jul 7, 2016 15:34:22 GMT
Sending all good thoughts your way!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2016 15:36:42 GMT
sending good thoughts your way
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Post by ~Lauren~ on Jul 7, 2016 15:41:36 GMT
Saying a prayer for you.
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Post by msliz on Jul 7, 2016 16:25:36 GMT
Hugs and more prayers
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Post by jenis40 on Jul 7, 2016 16:34:10 GMT
I know how scary this is and my thoughts are with you. The waiting is the worst part.
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