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Twinks56
Twinks56 Member Posts: 37
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
I have been cancer free since Feb.2,2003.I had a right breast mastecomy.My mammo on June 15 showed something and I had a ultasound done last week.I will get my results next Thursday.Also, my wbc has been elevated for about six weeks.So I start the waiting game all over again.Any advice. Thanks,Teresa

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  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #2
    Oh, Teresa....waiting is the hardest part!
    I guess I could say breathe. In and Out. Realize that worry won't change anything other than to give you an upset stomach. You have vanquished the beast before, you can do it again...it gets easier each time (I've got 2 under my belt)!
    After my fight with breast cancer (just finished), I realize that the reoccurance rate is still significant. So, I will probably face the beast again sometime in my life....
    BUT 95% of all lumps are benign....AND I am sending strong vibes that this will be the case. We have had alot of those lately (the good news stuff), so it's only right that you should, too!
    PLEASE know you are being thought about...I always try to find something to laugh about every day...it helps!
    Hugs, Kathi
  • LesleyH
    LesleyH Member Posts: 370
    #3
    I will send every positive thought I can find in the universe to you as you wait. Waiting is so difficult - especially when you have faced it before. Please let us know what your results are. Perhaps we can celebrate with you. If not, we can virtually hold your hand. As Kathi said, you did this before and have been cancer free for 3 years! You can do it again!

    Sending you lots of good fortune, good thoughts and big hugs.

    Lesley
  • Susan956
    Susan956 Member Posts: 510
    #4
    Adding my positive thoughts and prayers for you. Try to stay super busy until you get your results... I always found the waiting for results to be the hardest.

    Take Care....

    Susan
  • Linda0908
    Linda0908 Member Posts: 6
    #5
    Teresa
    I am new to this CSN and read your message. I've read Kathi's and Leslie's lovely and heartfelt responses, you gals are awesome.
    We are all in the same boat. Last month, June was 2 years post b/c diagnosis for me.
    I struggle as I fear a reoccurrence. I do not think there is an easy answer, the waiting is just awful. Do you have a hobby that you like? I like to garden and today I have been working in my garden as I am nervous about my upcoming 2nd mammo later this momth (hoping that it is clear). Everyone around me is saying you'll be fine and I want to smack them as I never thought I'd be in this boat to begin with.
    I will tell you this, I pray nightly and I will pray that you get through the next several days as it is so difficult to wait.
    Linda
  • LesleyH
    LesleyH Member Posts: 370
    #6
    Linda0908 said:

    Teresa
    I am new to this CSN and read your message. I've read Kathi's and Leslie's lovely and heartfelt responses, you gals are awesome.
    We are all in the same boat. Last month, June was 2 years post b/c diagnosis for me.
    I struggle as I fear a reoccurrence. I do not think there is an easy answer, the waiting is just awful. Do you have a hobby that you like? I like to garden and today I have been working in my garden as I am nervous about my upcoming 2nd mammo later this momth (hoping that it is clear). Everyone around me is saying you'll be fine and I want to smack them as I never thought I'd be in this boat to begin with.
    I will tell you this, I pray nightly and I will pray that you get through the next several days as it is so difficult to wait.
    Linda

    I totally understand how you feel, Linda. Once you have been diagnosed with cancer, you lose your innocence, your expectation that everything will be fine. All you can do now is have faith that you beat this beast, and try not to let the fear overwhelm you. YOu have passed the year mark, congratulations.

    Hugs.

    Lesley
  • katcam
    katcam Member Posts: 83
    #7
    Linda0908 said:

    Teresa
    I am new to this CSN and read your message. I've read Kathi's and Leslie's lovely and heartfelt responses, you gals are awesome.
    We are all in the same boat. Last month, June was 2 years post b/c diagnosis for me.
    I struggle as I fear a reoccurrence. I do not think there is an easy answer, the waiting is just awful. Do you have a hobby that you like? I like to garden and today I have been working in my garden as I am nervous about my upcoming 2nd mammo later this momth (hoping that it is clear). Everyone around me is saying you'll be fine and I want to smack them as I never thought I'd be in this boat to begin with.
    I will tell you this, I pray nightly and I will pray that you get through the next several days as it is so difficult to wait.
    Linda

    yes, the waiting is soooo very difficult. last year i had to have 2 biopsies done on the same breast that i had just finished radiation treatments on 6 months before the mammo. i had to wait 1 1/2 weeks for my results. i almost passed out a couple of times i was so scared. then i got the best news that it was benign. i am praying that you have the same good news. the fear of reoccurance is always there for me, too. i think about it every day. i try not to, but there it is - i also try to keep busy working outside or reading, working out or something. i also pray alot. and i visit this site and read the postings almost every day. there is alot of support here - let us know how things go - we are all routing for you!! :-) kat

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