"Let me check, I think those came in this morning." (she goes & checks) "Can you come in tomorrow morning at 11:00 so that Dr. D can go over the results with you?"
I just have this assumption that if it was nothing, my doctor's office would just say, "everything was fine". Instead I have this "go over the results" appointment. Plus I thought they were closed on Fridays....but that may've changed.
I am used to putting on the brave face and being stoic for three other family members as I've dealt with their sundry health scares/worries. However, I feel anxious, like I'm holding my breath.
If it is something, what would be next (and how much does it hurt)?
I have to get the small paddles and ultrasounds all the time. Damn troublesome boobies!
I'm sending you tons of "it's absolutely nothing to worry about" mojo.
And never grow a wishbone, daughter, where your backbone ought to be. ― Sarah McMane
"But you said your vows, and you closed the door On so many men who would have loved you more" -Cath, DCFC
After that, there's a few roads.
1. Its not cancer, its a cyst and they remove them.
2. It is cancer and they give you options.
To be honest with you, the advances made for breast cancer are amazing. There are trials with great success. There are options out there that werent there even 10 years ago.
Talk to someone in real life, have someone go with you just incase you need the moral and physical support. Also, if this person could be a potential "Battle Buddy' that would be a great help too.
(((Sad)))
The only thing that really was unpleasant was the core needle biopsy - not really during the procedure, because they numb it - that part feels more like pressure. But afterward I had quite a bit of bruising.
Sending strength and peace.
NL
So many of these things have been caught early.
I get it though. I HATE HATE HATE waiting on docs to call. I had to have a sonogram when I thought I had gallstones (I did) and those 24 horus waiting were awful. I just KNEW they were going to call with pancreatic cancer or something.
TRY to calm down but I know you can't and any time someone tells me that I get mad!
HUGS!
Because in my situation I didn't know if I was the OW at first or if I was being cheated on. Found I was being cheated on.
Talk to someone in real life, have someone go with you just incase you need the moral and physical support.
Even if it is something suspiscious the next step is usually a biopsy, sometimes an MRI. Start doing your research and find a breast surgeon in your area and make sure they accept your insurance. This is all they do every day. Most are quite good at it, and have very personal reasons for choosing said specialty.
The unknown is the scariest part of all.
((((and prayer, and strength, and MOJO))))
I also read somewhere that 90% of breast biopsies turn out to be benign. I have also had cancer screening done for myself and 2 of my children. Waiting is not fun. The moment when you hear something does not seem right or is abnormal your heart sinks. Every time so far its turned out fine.
I also second the medical advancements. My step-mom had early breast cancer and she didn't even need radiation. early detection helped her to avoid it.
Good luck.
This too shall pass I edit a lot because that stupid box is so small!
Sending you strength this morning
Thinking of you, hope it all turns out well.
Boy, am I relieved, not only to get good news but also to get it without having to wait over a long weekend!
When you walk through a storm, hold your head up high - you'll never walk alone.
Very Happy you got good news but to save others this grief you may want to let him know.
