Breast MRI - waiting for results

Double Whammy
Double Whammy Member Posts: 2,832 Member
I didn't feel the need for the pink bus yesterday so I went for my breat MRI all by myself with my big girl panties on and without any degree of being nervous. The tech said I'd get the results in 2-3 days. I said I wasn't concerned. Aferall, my mammogram and ultrasound didn't show anything and my pcp is just being thorough.

Now I'm fretting waiting for results and knowing it's xmas and I might not get to know anything until next week because the world is on vacation (my doctor offices are closed except W, Th next week). I keep telling myself this cluster of lumps is not what breast cancer feels like and then I wonder what my boob felt like to my pcp. Afterall,I've only examined one set of breasts - mine - and she's felt many. My bc last year was not palpable at all. Then I remember that 8 weeks ago a radiologist, a rad onc, and a resident examined me and deemed this as normal breast tissue. Then I remind myself that my pcp said the only reason she was ordering an MRI because of my history, that she would not do it for a "normal" patient. No matter what my line of thinking at the moment is, I've got my hand in my bra approximately 10 times a day and doggone it, there's something there that hasn't always been there.

Ah, cancerhead, go away!

I figure if I type this (or say it outloud), everything will be ok and I'll feel foolish for worrying. So there.

Suzanne
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  • New Flower
    New Flower Member Posts: 4,294
    Of course it will be fine
    Suzanne,
    Sending positive thoughts.
    Let pretend that you have been helping economy to move forward and medical professionals to be employed. (Tried to make a joke)
    Hugs
  • Ballerina
    Ballerina Member Posts: 152
    If It's any consolation
    Suzanne. if it's any consolation, I've had a cluster of lumps in my breast for at least 5yrs. The doctor said they were fibroids after he ran a series of test. I didn't even feel a lump when I was diagnosed with bc twice it showed up as calcification. I will be praying for your health and that you have a peace of mind. Lots of hugs.

    Ballerina
  • sea60
    sea60 Member Posts: 2,613
    Ballerina said:

    If It's any consolation
    Suzanne. if it's any consolation, I've had a cluster of lumps in my breast for at least 5yrs. The doctor said they were fibroids after he ran a series of test. I didn't even feel a lump when I was diagnosed with bc twice it showed up as calcification. I will be praying for your health and that you have a peace of mind. Lots of hugs.

    Ballerina

    Suzanne, I'm praying all will be just fine!
    The wait is difficult, but that's normal. I'm sending positive thoughts.

    Hugs,

    Sylvia
  • Chickadee1955
    Chickadee1955 Member Posts: 356 Member
    sea60 said:

    Suzanne, I'm praying all will be just fine!
    The wait is difficult, but that's normal. I'm sending positive thoughts.

    Hugs,

    Sylvia

    Suzanne,
    Add my prayers to

    Suzanne,

    Add my prayers to the list, but I'll bet the worry is for nothing! You are so right about Cancerhead!

    Deborah
  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member

    Suzanne,
    Add my prayers to

    Suzanne,

    Add my prayers to the list, but I'll bet the worry is for nothing! You are so right about Cancerhead!

    Deborah

    Suzanne .. It's good to know that we grow as our
    Survivor ship grows in time .. 'big girl' panties and all. It's also wonderful to know that we have such a kinship of Sisters in PINK -- that will come to our rescue in times of our own insecurities ... or cold sweat, creeps, agitation, anxiety, fear, hysteria, uneasiness; frazzle, ready for a slight nervous breakdown; or edginess, jumpiness, skittishness - while we await results.

    Waiting with you, dear Suzanne -- holding your hand, whispering 'everything's going to be alright'.

    Strength, Courage and Hope.

    Vicki Sam
  • GMcD
    GMcD Member Posts: 134

    Suzanne,
    Add my prayers to

    Suzanne,

    Add my prayers to the list, but I'll bet the worry is for nothing! You are so right about Cancerhead!

    Deborah

    I'm so sorry you have to
    I'm so sorry you have to wait. It was exactly this time two yrs ago that I waited for my biopsy results. One thing that sticks in my mind, there was a woman, younger than myself who also got a suspicious mammo the same day I did and she chose to wait until after the holidays to get her results. I would never have that kind of calmness. So when I got the results were bc the good thing was that my daughter had arrived from Chicago that day and was able to go with me for preliminary planning. Hang in there, positive thoughts coming your way. Happy Holidays.
  • gami43
    gami43 Member Posts: 281
    GMcD said:

    I'm so sorry you have to
    I'm so sorry you have to wait. It was exactly this time two yrs ago that I waited for my biopsy results. One thing that sticks in my mind, there was a woman, younger than myself who also got a suspicious mammo the same day I did and she chose to wait until after the holidays to get her results. I would never have that kind of calmness. So when I got the results were bc the good thing was that my daughter had arrived from Chicago that day and was able to go with me for preliminary planning. Hang in there, positive thoughts coming your way. Happy Holidays.

    Suzanne - I'll be there with
    Suzanne - I'll be there with you in spirit; waiting for
    results with positive vibes and prayer for "normal breast
    tissue". Sending love & hugs.

    Teresa
  • Noel
    Noel Member Posts: 3,095 Member
    sea60 said:

    Suzanne, I'm praying all will be just fine!
    The wait is difficult, but that's normal. I'm sending positive thoughts.

    Hugs,

    Sylvia

    I know the waiting is hard
    I know the waiting is hard Suzanne. That's why you have all of the pink sisters waiting with you, holding your hand.

    Praying for good results.


    Hugs, Noel
  • RE
    RE Member Posts: 4,591 Member
    Supportive Hugs
    Suzanne been there done that I totally understand your apprehension and hope you get your answers sooner rather than later. I'd call the docs office to see if someone could call you so you don't have to wait so long. I'm very glad to hear your doc is airing on the side of caution by ordering the MRI, most likely it is going to give you the okay to relax and continue to enjoy good health!

    Try to put it aside for now and have a Merry Christmas!

    RE
  • waffle8
    waffle8 Member Posts: 234
    RE said:

    Supportive Hugs
    Suzanne been there done that I totally understand your apprehension and hope you get your answers sooner rather than later. I'd call the docs office to see if someone could call you so you don't have to wait so long. I'm very glad to hear your doc is airing on the side of caution by ordering the MRI, most likely it is going to give you the okay to relax and continue to enjoy good health!

    Try to put it aside for now and have a Merry Christmas!

    RE

    laugh
    Suzanne Sorry to hear you are in the waiting pattern! But wanted to say thanks for the laugh! I haven't heard that big girl panties in awhile! Of course I am assuming that they are Pink big girl panties!
    My prayers are with you!
  • littlebe
    littlebe Member Posts: 18
    mri
    I'm praying for you and Being new to this I certainly understand your jitters and all that goes with it! I think it does help to voice our thoughts. I wish I had the answers for you and also for myself! I'm already worrying about my next chemo treatment!
    May God bless you and wishing you a Blessed Christmas!

    tharon
  • camul
    camul Member Posts: 2,537

    Of course it will be fine
    Suzanne,
    Sending positive thoughts.
    Let pretend that you have been helping economy to move forward and medical professionals to be employed. (Tried to make a joke)
    Hugs

    Suzanne,
    I am sending prayers, but I am sure glad you are keeping in your hands until you know the results! I had to smile as I pictured it, the first time I felt a lump, I either was holing it or had someone else checking it to see what they thought it could be.

    Sending hugs,
    Carol
  • Double Whammy
    Double Whammy Member Posts: 2,832 Member
    littlebe said:

    mri
    I'm praying for you and Being new to this I certainly understand your jitters and all that goes with it! I think it does help to voice our thoughts. I wish I had the answers for you and also for myself! I'm already worrying about my next chemo treatment!
    May God bless you and wishing you a Blessed Christmas!

    tharon

    ALL CLEAR!
    Just got the results. Merry Christmas. Yahooie. Yippee. Hurray. And all that.
    Thank you all for the understanding and support as I waited.

    Suzanne
  • GMcD
    GMcD Member Posts: 134

    ALL CLEAR!
    Just got the results. Merry Christmas. Yahooie. Yippee. Hurray. And all that.
    Thank you all for the understanding and support as I waited.

    Suzanne

    Yayyy!!! Enjoy your hoiday.

    Yayyy!!! Enjoy your hoiday.
  • Megan M
    Megan M Member Posts: 3,000

    ALL CLEAR!
    Just got the results. Merry Christmas. Yahooie. Yippee. Hurray. And all that.
    Thank you all for the understanding and support as I waited.

    Suzanne

    Congrats Suzanne! Fantastic
    Congrats Suzanne! Fantastic news! Merry Christmas!


    Hugs, Megan
  • Noel
    Noel Member Posts: 3,095 Member
    Megan M said:

    Congrats Suzanne! Fantastic
    Congrats Suzanne! Fantastic news! Merry Christmas!


    Hugs, Megan

    Yippee for your results!

    Yippee for your results!
  • taiga
    taiga Member Posts: 75 Member

    ALL CLEAR!
    Just got the results. Merry Christmas. Yahooie. Yippee. Hurray. And all that.
    Thank you all for the understanding and support as I waited.

    Suzanne

    What a relief!!!
    I am so happy for you. Enjoy these next few days - Merry Christmas!
  • Nana C.
    Nana C. Member Posts: 108
    taiga said:

    What a relief!!!
    I am so happy for you. Enjoy these next few days - Merry Christmas!

    Merry Christmas
    What a Relief! Now you can really celebrate! I am so happy for you, as we all know waiting is the hard part!

    Have an awesome holiday week-end!
  • Gabe N Abby Mom
    Gabe N Abby Mom Member Posts: 2,413
    Jeez...I missed this too!
    Jeez...I missed this too! I'm glad it's all clear!!!

    Happy hugs,

    Linda
  • mom62
    mom62 Member Posts: 604 Member
    We all are with you
    We have all been there, wondering, worrying, looking and feeling a thousand times trying to convince ourselves one way or the other. In the end we never know for sure. Only the tests will tell. I thought I had a recurrance again a few months ago and it ended up being an infection. I had a biopsy and everything. Enjoy the holidays and remember we are here for you. Sending positive thoughts.

    Terry