It's been 6 months...

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amybeth4
amybeth4 Member Posts: 14
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
I posted about 4 or 5 months ago asking all of your opinions about a "failed attempt" to biopsy a cluster of microcalcs midline and next to my chest wall. When both my surgeon AND radiologist decided that they couldn;t get to them to biopsy, they told me just to come back in 6 months to see if there were any changes since "most of these turn out to be benign anyways." I really struggled with that and several of you caring ladies were kind enough to advise me to get a second opinion. Well, I didn't go anywhere else, and have not-so-patiently waited my time. I think a lot of it was fear. You know... Ignorance is bliss! Right?!?!?! So, I have been quietly navigating the CSN site and learning about all of you, your trials and tribulations, have seen some walk with the Lord, and have seen some live. I have laughed with you, and cried as well. You are some of the most courageous women, and men, that I have ever "known". So, Monday morning I go back for my 6 month follow-up. In the last 6 months I have probably done more BSE's than I have in my whole life. Well, this morning I felt what appears to be a lump midline, back near the chest wall... right where they found the microcalc's 6 months ago. I have fairly dense breasts, duly noted by my radiologist, however this feels different than the other "clumps" that I have had before. And it doesn't feel like a "hormonal type lump." They are usually spongy'ish and sore. I had my husband feel, and he definitely feels it, too. Does any of this sound familiar to anybody else, or am I just... well, I don't know... just something'in? And, what if there ARE, in fact, changes and it needs biopsed. How will they do it this time when they couldn;t the last time? I know... I know... Hurry up and wait til Monday to see what you are dealing with, if anything. I don't have too much of a choice other than that! Thanks for any comments, in advance. Oh, and by the way, the last six months have been torture. Thanks for your contributions in brightening it!
Amy

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  • Boppy_of_6
    Boppy_of_6 Member Posts: 1,138
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    Urgh waiting
    Sorry I can't really answer any of your questions but I can symphatize with you on how hard it is to wait. The waiting can sometimes feel like the hardest part of all this. So sorry you are having to deal with this. I will be praying for you. Keep us posted please. God Bless
    (((Hugs))) Janice
  • ladyg
    ladyg Member Posts: 1,577
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    Waiting
    is torture. I know it was for me when I had my biopsy and I only waited 2 days. Right now I am trying not to think about the wait until next March for my next mammogram. I thought it would be sooner, like 3 or 6 months after I finished rads. I will keep a good thought for you and hope all goes well on Monday. Please keep us posted.

    Hugs,
    Georgia
  • aisling8
    aisling8 Member Posts: 1,627 Member
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    ladyg said:

    Waiting
    is torture. I know it was for me when I had my biopsy and I only waited 2 days. Right now I am trying not to think about the wait until next March for my next mammogram. I thought it would be sooner, like 3 or 6 months after I finished rads. I will keep a good thought for you and hope all goes well on Monday. Please keep us posted.

    Hugs,
    Georgia

    Waiting sucks
    Sending you positive energy to get through the next few days. We'll wait with you.

    xo
    Victoria
  • amybeth4
    amybeth4 Member Posts: 14
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    Thanks for the kind words
    Thanks for the kind words and prayers! I really do appreciate them!!!
  • KayNYC
    KayNYC Member Posts: 495 Member
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    waiting right here with you
    Dear Amybeth,
    I can't imagine the misery you must have felt waiting for the last six mos. Just a few more days until you see your docs and hopefully some answers or at least a plan of action. If your doc's are still unable for some reason to do the biopsy, perhaps you can ask them for a referral for a second opinion to another specialist or Cancer center that might have the expertise and technology to do so.
    Hang in there and make sure to have someone along on that visit to be your two extra ears. Write out your questions and concerns and when necessary, assertively ask for what you want of them. It is your right as a patient.
    Sending positive thoughts and prayers your way.
    Hugs, K
  • sea60
    sea60 Member Posts: 2,613
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    Waiting is so hard
    and we all struggle with it. I shared with Tracy that I meditate on God's promises and it helps me so much.

    Let us know how it goes.

    I'll be keeping you in prayer as I do ALL my sisters.

    A big hug,

    Sylvia
  • DianeBC
    DianeBC Member Posts: 3,881 Member
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    Boppy_of_6 said:

    Urgh waiting
    Sorry I can't really answer any of your questions but I can symphatize with you on how hard it is to wait. The waiting can sometimes feel like the hardest part of all this. So sorry you are having to deal with this. I will be praying for you. Keep us posted please. God Bless
    (((Hugs))) Janice

    Waiting for test results is
    Waiting for test results is the worst. And, it seems that the doctors sometimes just don't get it as to how anxious we are. Wishing you good luck and sending prayers.


    Hugs, Diane
  • amybeth4
    amybeth4 Member Posts: 14
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    sea60 said:

    Waiting is so hard
    and we all struggle with it. I shared with Tracy that I meditate on God's promises and it helps me so much.

    Let us know how it goes.

    I'll be keeping you in prayer as I do ALL my sisters.

    A big hug,

    Sylvia

    All of you...
    You are all so kind. Thank you for that! I will be sure to post again Monday... I should at least know a little something after the mammo, whether they actually tell me anything or not. It just so happens that I am friends with the mammo tech, too! Again, thanks for the kind thoughts and prayers!

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