I am so scared

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IAMNOTSURE
IAMNOTSURE Member Posts: 2
in Breast Cancer #1
I am a 49 years old woman with history of cystic breast.
Last week I went for my annual Mammogram and Sonogram and the Radiologist told me that she saw one area on my right breast that required a needed aspiration to determine what it is. When I asked if that are can be cancer she said yet. I am going out of my mined with worry. Please help.
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  • laughs_a_lot
    laughs_a_lot Member Posts: 1,368 Member
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    Waiting
    is the worst. When will you know the answer? The bussier you can keep with pleasant activities or with good friends the easier the wait will be. Though I know you will still worry as it is human nature, I will still ask this. Will worrying about it change what ever the answer will be? I hope your worrying is for nothing?
  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
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    laughs_a_lot said:

    Waiting
    is the worst. When will you know the answer? The bussier you can keep with pleasant activities or with good friends the easier the wait will be. Though I know you will still worry as it is human nature, I will still ask this. Will worrying about it change what ever the answer will be? I hope your worrying is for nothing?

    Iamnotsure .. Gentle hugs for you, as
    well as positive thoughts. We have been there, done that many times -- It is best to
    keep busy, active (as laughsalot suggested).. keep yourself in the presence as much
    as possible.

    When your Doctor calls you in (my suggestion -- go in face to face), please take a tape recorder, family friend, booklet of paper to write down everything that will be discussed -- this will also help you diffuse some, not all of the craziness associated with
    breast cancer.

    Update us when possible.

    Strength, Courage and HOPE for a Cure.

    Vicki Sam
  • diansmith
    diansmith Member Posts: 25
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    Warm hugs for you
    Keep your mind positive, it wasn't easy but that's the only way to beat this disease.
  • Tux
    Tux Member Posts: 544
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    diansmith said:

    Warm hugs for you
    Keep your mind positive, it wasn't easy but that's the only way to beat this disease.

    stay strong
    So sorry that you are having to wait on test results...it's awfully hard not to know.
    (((Hugs))) and prayers sent your way. Hoping for the best for you...
  • MaggieCat
    MaggieCat Member Posts: 54
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    I'm There too
    I'm at the same place as you... fibrocystic left breast... several lumpectomies, several needle biopsies... now have an area of microcalcifications in the right breast that have been "followed" for a year... radiologist decided on more investigations this time.... image guided biopsy scheduled for 4/24.... I am doing my best to keep busy... Good luck to us!!!!
  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
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    MaggieCat said:

    I'm There too
    I'm at the same place as you... fibrocystic left breast... several lumpectomies, several needle biopsies... now have an area of microcalcifications in the right breast that have been "followed" for a year... radiologist decided on more investigations this time.... image guided biopsy scheduled for 4/24.... I am doing my best to keep busy... Good luck to us!!!!

    MaggieCat . . . Adding you to my prayer list ....
    good luck, and positive thoughts ...

    Keep us posted ..


    Strength, Courage and HOPE for a Cure.

    Vicki Sam
  • mwallace1325
    mwallace1325 Member Posts: 806
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    VickiSam said:

    MaggieCat . . . Adding you to my prayer list ....
    good luck, and positive thoughts ...

    Keep us posted ..


    Strength, Courage and HOPE for a Cure.

    Vicki Sam

    The waiting
    The waiting is the worst. It's too bad there aren't provisions made that when you tell a woman something like this you can do the biopsy right away.

    Praying that you get good news and realize you were worried for nothing.

    Please keep us posted.

    marge
  • LoveBabyJesus
    LoveBabyJesus Member Posts: 1,679 Member
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    Always Think POSITIVE
    I completely understand your fears and the waiting --as many stated, is the worst. But no matter what, you need to stay positive, think positive and stay calmed. I pray this is NOT cancer. But please know if it is, you will get through this. We will be here holding your hand. Try not to be scare since you still don't have results. But even - God forbids - if something is wrong, don't be. You will be OK. You will be OK.
  • tinajohnson34
    tinajohnson34 Member Posts: 1
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    Mammograms
    I am scared too!!! I was just diagnosed with breast cancer. Started chemo & I am one sick lady. I dont know if I can handle all the sickness and I have no energy. I need help deciding to continue chemo or STOP CHEMO? Any advice?
  • Uptownj
    Uptownj Member Posts: 1
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    tinajohnson34 said:

    Mammograms
    I am scared too!!! I was just diagnosed with breast cancer. Started chemo & I am one sick lady. I dont know if I can handle all the sickness and I have no energy. I need help deciding to continue chemo or STOP CHEMO? Any advice?

    Hang In There Tina!
    Tina, please so not stop your treatment. First and foremost, report how sick you are to your oncologist. There are many things they can do to help you weather this. Since this is your first treatment, nobody can predict how you will feel. There are so many things available to help you. After a few days.... mine was 4, I started feeling a lot better. I described how I felt was like having the flu. PLEASE, drink plenty of fluids. You need to stay hydrated, and I was one who didn't and I paid for it. Hang in there Tina, don't quit, you will be able to get through this. I am a new member here but I bet there a bunches of women who have been there, done this, and bought the t-shirt. BIG HEALING HUGS!

    Sharon
  • MaggieCat
    MaggieCat Member Posts: 54
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    mwallace1325 said:

    The waiting
    The waiting is the worst. It's too bad there aren't provisions made that when you tell a woman something like this you can do the biopsy right away.

    Praying that you get good news and realize you were worried for nothing.

    Please keep us posted.

    marge

    Marge... Thanks
    Love your comment.... I have a wonderful female Dr. We have previously been able to do just what you would wish... go directly to a biopsy... and yes, the worrying was for nothing!!!! (Thank you Left Breast...) This time, for the good I hope, the area of concern doesn't show on an ultrasound. So I have to do the "boob thru the hole, assisted by gravity" procedure to guide the needle via mammogram. (I have a few things I'd like to say to Right Breast at the moment... but am holding back!!!!)
  • sweetvickid
    sweetvickid Member Posts: 459 Member
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    To not sure...I understand
    To not sure...I understand how you feel. I can't handle the unknown it was a relief to me to finally get confirmation that it was indeed cancer. Although I was sure in my mind thaat it was it was still a shock to finally have it confirmed. Had a total meltdown and then went to work on getting a plan of action.

    To was it Tina...chemo sucks! I have never felt so bad in my life and I went thru 18 rounds. It has taken me over a year and half to be able to say I am finally getting back to normal. Yes there was times I felt like giving up. I just kept telling my self that is x rounds done and x amount to go. I am stronger than all of this and I can do it. If small children can do this so can I. While doing chemo there was a young man with downs syndrome taking chemo. He was such a ray of sunshine. So positive and uplifting. His MOther confided in me that with every chemo he would become so sick that he would end up in the hospital. He was a real inspiration to me.
  • Ritzy
    Ritzy Member Posts: 4,381 Member
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    mwallace1325 said:

    The waiting
    The waiting is the worst. It's too bad there aren't provisions made that when you tell a woman something like this you can do the biopsy right away.

    Praying that you get good news and realize you were worried for nothing.

    Please keep us posted.

    marge

    Praying that you have the
    Praying that you have the biopsy very quickly or already have and that you will get good news.


    Please post as soon as you can.


    Sue :)
  • christine7
    christine7 Member Posts: 2
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    tinajohnson34 said:

    Mammograms
    I am scared too!!! I was just diagnosed with breast cancer. Started chemo & I am one sick lady. I dont know if I can handle all the sickness and I have no energy. I need help deciding to continue chemo or STOP CHEMO? Any advice?

    Continue, I have a sister
    Continue, I have a sister who is going through exactly the same,She is really sick with the chemotherapy, she wanted to give up on it, But i have persuaded her as she only had 2 more sessions now only 1 to go. I know its awful and i hate seeing her so ill but i have told her she needs positivity and to look forward. I tell her to think what she will be doing this time next year, when its all over.
    I also had BC 12 years ago i had a double mastectomy,chemo radiotherapy,ovaries removed, Now have bone cancer in my right clavicle bone. As long as it stays there in the bone then that is fine with me.I have always had a positive outlook as i love my life. I have 3 adult kids ,6 grankiddies (they keep me busy lol ) and the most amazing true friends. They keep me on my toes.

    I do get my down days but then my friends will not have me feeling sorry for myself. I still go out dancing and socialise even though i am 50 but feel 30 lol

    All i am saying is continue to be positive and carry on with the chemo.
    I hope you do
    Christine

    Christine
  • Intrepid
    Intrepid Member Posts: 7
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    to I am not sure
    I was told that too and it turned out to be stage II but I did NOT need chemo or radiation. First, figure out what you're scared of specifically. Is it the biopsy? Is it the surgery? Is it pain? Then, find out what you have. Get a definite answer. A biopsy does not have to hurt. (DO NOT GET A GALACTOGRAM BECAUSE IT'S TOO PAINFUL AND NOT ACCURATE ANYWAY). Ask for lots of lidocaine like at a dentist, and take an anti-anxiety med like Xanax before you go in. Your doctor will prescribe it. Then go from there. Take a calm friend with to wait for you. It does not take long. Tell them NOT to call you with the results on your cell phone. You might be driving or at a fun event! They can call you at home at a time right for you. Remember, you can always get a 2nd or 3rd opinion!
  • Ritzy
    Ritzy Member Posts: 4,381 Member
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    tinajohnson34 said:

    Mammograms
    I am scared too!!! I was just diagnosed with breast cancer. Started chemo & I am one sick lady. I dont know if I can handle all the sickness and I have no energy. I need help deciding to continue chemo or STOP CHEMO? Any advice?

    So sorry Tina that you got
    So sorry Tina that you got diagnosed with bc. We're all here for you whenever you need us. I didn't take chemo, so, I can't help you with any information on it, but, many here have and I know will help. Just ask anything.


    Good luck,

    Sue :)
  • jnl
    jnl Member Posts: 3,869 Member
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    Intrepid said:

    to I am not sure
    I was told that too and it turned out to be stage II but I did NOT need chemo or radiation. First, figure out what you're scared of specifically. Is it the biopsy? Is it the surgery? Is it pain? Then, find out what you have. Get a definite answer. A biopsy does not have to hurt. (DO NOT GET A GALACTOGRAM BECAUSE IT'S TOO PAINFUL AND NOT ACCURATE ANYWAY). Ask for lots of lidocaine like at a dentist, and take an anti-anxiety med like Xanax before you go in. Your doctor will prescribe it. Then go from there. Take a calm friend with to wait for you. It does not take long. Tell them NOT to call you with the results on your cell phone. You might be driving or at a fun event! They can call you at home at a time right for you. Remember, you can always get a 2nd or 3rd opinion!

    Do you know anything yet?
    Do you know anything yet? Praying and sending positive thoughts.


    Hugs, Leeza
  • DianeBC
    DianeBC Member Posts: 3,881 Member
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    Uptownj said:

    Hang In There Tina!
    Tina, please so not stop your treatment. First and foremost, report how sick you are to your oncologist. There are many things they can do to help you weather this. Since this is your first treatment, nobody can predict how you will feel. There are so many things available to help you. After a few days.... mine was 4, I started feeling a lot better. I described how I felt was like having the flu. PLEASE, drink plenty of fluids. You need to stay hydrated, and I was one who didn't and I paid for it. Hang in there Tina, don't quit, you will be able to get through this. I am a new member here but I bet there a bunches of women who have been there, done this, and bought the t-shirt. BIG HEALING HUGS!

    Sharon

    Stay strong and hang in
    Stay strong and hang in there. Praying that it won't show cancer. Be sure and post any update for us.


    Hugs!
  • Alexis F
    Alexis F Member Posts: 3,598
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    LoveBabyJesus said:

    Always Think POSITIVE
    I completely understand your fears and the waiting --as many stated, is the worst. But no matter what, you need to stay positive, think positive and stay calmed. I pray this is NOT cancer. But please know if it is, you will get through this. We will be here holding your hand. Try not to be scare since you still don't have results. But even - God forbids - if something is wrong, don't be. You will be OK. You will be OK.

    I know how scared you are
    I know how scared you are and I wish we could do more than write words and pray, but, I truly believe that prayers work and you've got mine.


    Lex
  • pjvalenti02
    pjvalenti02 Member Posts: 4
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    scared but not alone
    Hi, i want you know know that you aren't alone. waiting is just part of the process. I'm praying and wishing the best for you. Just remember if you don't get the answer you're looking for we are here for you. we have all been through the worst of it and having support from people who have been there really help.
    take care.. Patty

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