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Barb A
Barb A Member Posts: 123
in Breast Cancer #1
Hi ladies. I just need to vent. Several weeks back I posted about back pain and had a question on mets to the spine. I had to beg for an updated MRI and as good luck had it, it was only a ruptured disk. I had surgery two weeks ago (diskectomy)and the pain is gone. No cancer and I thought life was good.

I returned to work today, but had a mammogram scheduled early morning first. I ended up having to have extra films done and then they took me right to ultra sound. I'm now waiting for a call from my surgeon's office to schedule to have a core biopsy done. I really need your prayers! I know my husband will call me to see how the mammogram went and I dread having to tell him this. I've already had cancer in the same side twice. This is again in that side, in the reconstructed breast. The area is the same area as the second lump along the scar tissue. The Dr. who reviewed the ultra sound said there is fluid in it and it doesn't appear to be scar tissue. She did say it could just be residual fluid from surgery (3 1/2 years ago).

I'm sitting here at work trying to get my head together. I thought if I had some of you who understand the anxiety praying for me, I would feel you with me and be able to keep going.

Thanks,

Barb A
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  • lynn1950
    lynn1950 Member Posts: 2,570
    #2
    ONLY a ruptured disk!?!
    ONLY a ruptured disk!?! Only a cancer survivor could type something like that...Now a core biopsy. I am praying for peace and good results for you! xoxoxo Lynn
  • patti anne
    patti anne Member Posts: 101
    #3
    wow
    I thought I was the only one. I had a biopsy done last week on the reconstructed breast. One was along the scar and the other was more under my arm. I am praying that it is just scar tissue. (I haven't gotten the results yet...will call tomorrow, if I don't hear by then)

    I definitely feel your pain and totally get your anxiety. I am feeling the same way, but trying not to show it to everyone. I will keep you in my prayers and will be checking for your updates.

    Lots of hugs and good thoughts!!
  • robang13
    robang13 Member Posts: 333
    #4
    Hugs and prayers that it is
    Hugs and prayers that it is just fluid!!

    angela
  • mwallace1325
    mwallace1325 Member Posts: 806
    #5
    robang13 said:

    Hugs and prayers that it is
    Hugs and prayers that it is just fluid!!

    angela

    Prayers
    Prayers and angels that it's nothing.

    marge
  • SIROD
    SIROD Member Posts: 2,194 Member
    #6
    Looking for the silver lining
    Dear Barb,

    Not having cancer in your spine was good. You are not stage IV. Even if this turns out to be cancer in your breast it would not be stage IV but continue to be a local recurrence. I am hoping you have residual fluid and not anything to serious.

    Not great news, but not the worse either.

    Best wishes,

    Doris
  • Ritzy
    Ritzy Member Posts: 4,381 Member
    #7
    lynn1950 said:

    ONLY a ruptured disk!?!
    ONLY a ruptured disk!?! Only a cancer survivor could type something like that...Now a core biopsy. I am praying for peace and good results for you! xoxoxo Lynn

    Praying for you Barb! Let
    Praying for you Barb! Let us know your results when you find out.


    Sue :)
  • sbmly53
    sbmly53 Member Posts: 1,522
    #8
    Oh, Barb
    I am so sorry about the ruptured disk and am happy that your pain is gone. You will be in my thoughts and prayers that the biopsy will be ok.

    Sue
  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 Member Posts: 6,583 Member
    #9
    so sorry...sending good
    so sorry...sending good thoughts your way...I'll check back for update..
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    Denise
  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    #10
    disneyfan2008 said:

    so sorry...sending good
    so sorry...sending good thoughts your way...I'll check back for update..
    ]
    Denise

    Barb ..
    prayers and positive thoughts going out to you ... fluid build up and nothing more.

    Please take care ... back, surgery, now this .. Yikes ..

    Strength, Courage and Hope.

    Vicki Sam
  • New Flower
    New Flower Member Posts: 4,294
    #11
    VickiSam said:

    Barb ..
    prayers and positive thoughts going out to you ... fluid build up and nothing more.

    Please take care ... back, surgery, now this .. Yikes ..

    Strength, Courage and Hope.

    Vicki Sam

    Barb, Thinking of you
    How are you? Any news? Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I agree with Lynn, only the cancer survivor could be happy with disk rupture. Yes, it is a good news.
    I have had only base line for my Flap, and have been doing MRI annually not the Mamo. I hope I am not missing
  • Barb A
    Barb A Member Posts: 123
    #12
    New Flower said:

    Barb, Thinking of you
    How are you? Any news? Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I agree with Lynn, only the cancer survivor could be happy with disk rupture. Yes, it is a good news.
    I have had only base line for my Flap, and have been doing MRI annually not the Mamo. I hope I am not missing

    Thanks everyone
    Thanks for all the responses. It really helps to have your support.

    I haven't heard from the surgeon's office yet to even schedule the biopsy. I called my regular dr yesterday and they were still trying to decide if they should put the order in or my oncologist. I got upset and said I didn't care who did it, just get it done. The oncology nurse called yesterday afternoon to tell me the surgeon's office would be calling me by Monday to schedule the biopsy. The waiting is crazy and I've never had this slow of a reaction with any of my doctors. I won't be waiting until Monday :)!

    To top it off, I found out this morning that my beloved 11 year old dog, Muggsy, has cancer. He's my shadow and has been by my side through both my diagnosis, so it's my turn to be by his side.

    Thanks again to all with prayers and well wishes. I appreciate it

    Barb A
  • camul
    camul Member Posts: 2,537
    #13
    Barb A said:

    Thanks everyone
    Thanks for all the responses. It really helps to have your support.

    I haven't heard from the surgeon's office yet to even schedule the biopsy. I called my regular dr yesterday and they were still trying to decide if they should put the order in or my oncologist. I got upset and said I didn't care who did it, just get it done. The oncology nurse called yesterday afternoon to tell me the surgeon's office would be calling me by Monday to schedule the biopsy. The waiting is crazy and I've never had this slow of a reaction with any of my doctors. I won't be waiting until Monday :)!

    To top it off, I found out this morning that my beloved 11 year old dog, Muggsy, has cancer. He's my shadow and has been by my side through both my diagnosis, so it's my turn to be by his side.

    Thanks again to all with prayers and well wishes. I appreciate it

    Barb A

    Barb
    So sorry you are going through this again, and with your dog. Probably the hardest part will be once again waiting over a weekend just to schedule the biopsy. If only they really knew how hard the waiting game is.

    I will keep you in my prayers!
    Carol
  • debi.18
    debi.18 Member Posts: 850 Member
    #14
    camul said:

    Barb
    So sorry you are going through this again, and with your dog. Probably the hardest part will be once again waiting over a weekend just to schedule the biopsy. If only they really knew how hard the waiting game is.

    I will keep you in my prayers!
    Carol

    Sending prayers
    Sending prayers and hugs to you and Muggsy! Hoping for the best, I agree, waiting is sooooo hard!

    Hugs,
    Debi
  • Alexis F
    Alexis F Member Posts: 3,598
    #15
    camul said:

    Barb
    So sorry you are going through this again, and with your dog. Probably the hardest part will be once again waiting over a weekend just to schedule the biopsy. If only they really knew how hard the waiting game is.

    I will keep you in my prayers!
    Carol

    I am sending lots of hugs
    I am sending lots of hugs and prayers!


    Lex
  • Barb A
    Barb A Member Posts: 123
    #16
    Barb A said:

    Thanks everyone
    Thanks for all the responses. It really helps to have your support.

    I haven't heard from the surgeon's office yet to even schedule the biopsy. I called my regular dr yesterday and they were still trying to decide if they should put the order in or my oncologist. I got upset and said I didn't care who did it, just get it done. The oncology nurse called yesterday afternoon to tell me the surgeon's office would be calling me by Monday to schedule the biopsy. The waiting is crazy and I've never had this slow of a reaction with any of my doctors. I won't be waiting until Monday :)!

    To top it off, I found out this morning that my beloved 11 year old dog, Muggsy, has cancer. He's my shadow and has been by my side through both my diagnosis, so it's my turn to be by his side.

    Thanks again to all with prayers and well wishes. I appreciate it

    Barb A

    Today's the day!
    Hi everyone. Once again, thanks for the support. Late Friday I finally got my biopsy appointment. It is this afternoon. Sorry it's such late notice, but I'll take up the offer of the pink bus! I didn't sleep much last night, so hopefully I'll just sleep right through it. If only that were possible!

    Barb A
  • jnl
    jnl Member Posts: 3,869 Member
    #17
    Barb A said:

    Today's the day!
    Hi everyone. Once again, thanks for the support. Late Friday I finally got my biopsy appointment. It is this afternoon. Sorry it's such late notice, but I'll take up the offer of the pink bus! I didn't sleep much last night, so hopefully I'll just sleep right through it. If only that were possible!

    Barb A

    I am sending lots of prayers
    I am sending lots of prayers for you today Barb!


    Hugs, Leeza
  • jnl
    jnl Member Posts: 3,869 Member
    #18
    Barb A said:

    Today's the day!
    Hi everyone. Once again, thanks for the support. Late Friday I finally got my biopsy appointment. It is this afternoon. Sorry it's such late notice, but I'll take up the offer of the pink bus! I didn't sleep much last night, so hopefully I'll just sleep right through it. If only that were possible!

    Barb A

    I am sending lots of prayers
    I am sending lots of prayers for you today Barb!


    Hugs, Leeza
  • Ritzy
    Ritzy Member Posts: 4,381 Member
    #19
    jnl said:

    I am sending lots of prayers
    I am sending lots of prayers for you today Barb!


    Hugs, Leeza

    Barb, I am praying for you
    Barb, I am praying for you today too!


    Sue :)
  • DebbyM
    DebbyM Member Posts: 3,289 Member
    #20
    Barb A said:

    Thanks everyone
    Thanks for all the responses. It really helps to have your support.

    I haven't heard from the surgeon's office yet to even schedule the biopsy. I called my regular dr yesterday and they were still trying to decide if they should put the order in or my oncologist. I got upset and said I didn't care who did it, just get it done. The oncology nurse called yesterday afternoon to tell me the surgeon's office would be calling me by Monday to schedule the biopsy. The waiting is crazy and I've never had this slow of a reaction with any of my doctors. I won't be waiting until Monday :)!

    To top it off, I found out this morning that my beloved 11 year old dog, Muggsy, has cancer. He's my shadow and has been by my side through both my diagnosis, so it's my turn to be by his side.

    Thanks again to all with prayers and well wishes. I appreciate it

    Barb A

    Praying for you today with
    Praying for you today with your biopsy Barb. And, I am so sorry to read that your beloved dog Muggsy has cancer. Praying for him too.


    Hugs, Debby
  • New Flower
    New Flower Member Posts: 4,294
    #21
    DebbyM said:

    Praying for you today with
    Praying for you today with your biopsy Barb. And, I am so sorry to read that your beloved dog Muggsy has cancer. Praying for him too.


    Hugs, Debby

    Barb, Thinking of you
    How did it go?
    I hope you are resting now. Please take care of yourself

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