breast cancer at 22 years old

leighaa93 said:

thank you for all of the replies

Also thank you all for being so kind. I an going to call the doctor Monday and tell her i would rather just check it now.  What exactly do they do during a biopsy? Would i have to stop breast feeding ? Do they remove them all or just one ?

When a biopsy is done of a breast lump or lymph nodes a needle is inserted into the lump and a sample ofthe tissue/cells is removed. The lump itself is not removed. That is a different procedure entirely. The sample is then sent to a pathology lab for analysis. I was not breastfeeding when my biopsies were done so I can't answer your question about breastfeeding after a biopsy. Ask the doctor who does the biopsy. Good luck. 

IRENE

I wonder what we are waiting for when we are told we can do so . . . Are we waiting for a situation to get better, go away, or get worse.  Of course, we would always like it to be one of the first two options, but what if it is the third?  It does not cost doctors or insurance any less if we wait, and I agree with other posts- the waiting is most difficult.  Why not get clarity sooner than later?  You are good to go back to the doctor and strong to persue your desires.

wishing you all the best!  Pregnancy and the year following can show us just as many changes in our bodies as other conditions.  It is only by getting all of the answers that you will be able to relax.

Kathy

leighaa93 said:

hi

Sorry i havent replied in a while. I havent got in touch with the dr yet to schedule the biopsy yet. How are you all doing ? 

My head hasbeen hurting every day this week. Im writing it down to keep track but i keep getting really bad headaches. Im guessing it is stress related. Im not much of a medicibe person sobi havent taken medication because wgen i tried before it didnt help.  Anyhoo. 

Wanted to see how everyon. Is doing?

 

Hoping you can get in touch with the Dr's office to schedule an appointment.  If you call the office and tell them the Dr said to contact him/her to schedule a needle biopsy, they should be able to.  Mine just did it in her office and it took less than 30 minutes.  I had a few over the years and it is so much easier to know than to wonder and/or worry.  She told me more come back negative than positive!  

I wish you the best and congratulations on your baby.

leighaa93 said:

thank you

I spoke with the dr. I am meeting with a surgeon on thursday the 11th.  To discuss what they are going to do.  I had a dream last night that all my results were clear so fingers crossed they will be ! On another not my daughter started crawling on all 4's yesterday !!! Yay. Hope everyone is doing good. 

It certainly sounds like your daughter has moved out of what I used to call "the potted plant stage."  That is when a child is placed on the floor and remains in one spot like a potted plant. As much as you have waited for this milestone you will miss the safety of the potted plant days. 

I am glad you have made the appointment to get the unknown lumps and bumps checked out. Putting it off doesn't accomplish anything. May it all turn out to be insignificant. Good luck.

IRENE

I am Praying for great results

Just adding prayers for your appointment today.  May the plan be manageable.  I know with little ones it is hard to imagine handling yourself and them.  Please let others help you as much as possible.  You will "be there" for lots of cuddles and laughter, so enjoy those moments while others are cooking, cleaning, and washing.  

Blessings!

Kathy

I really hope you're doing ok, I've been following your post and have seen you have also posted on the lymphoma side also.  i know it's scary been recently there with two swollen lymphnodes in my left armpit that are matted together, I have been one of the lucky ones so far and my biopsy  back clear.  Praying you have gotten good news. 

hugs and pixie dust..

KEEP us updated..

Denise

leighaa93 said:

Hello , sorry it has been so long.

So I was due to see a the doctor yeterday for a follow ip sonogram. I have moved to a different state now.  Last time I previously saw the doctor he said that I was feeling glandular tissue and it was hard. He said he wanted me to come back in August for a sonogram of my lymph nodes again.  If my nodes are still swollen they want to biopsy. Right now I'm currently working on getting insurance before I see a doctor.  I'm still nursing my daughter. Things have been going good. i hope all is well for everyone. Once again I apologize for not responding sooner.  I still have swollen nodes in my breast and armpits.  I think once I get insurance and I see a new doctor im just going to ask for a mammogram.  not stressed out nearly as much as I was before but just to be on the safe side.  How are you all doing ?

There is no need to apologize for not responding to our posts sooner. With young children, moving, etc. life sometimes gets in the way.

I'm glad you are less stressed than when you first posted in January, but it does disturb me that it has been more than 7 months and your lymph nodes are still swollen and you still have no definitive diagnosis. At this point I am not sure what good a mammogram will do. You already know something is there. It seems like a breast MRI or a biopsy or even a PET/CT scan would give you clearer answers. The lumps in your armpit probably would not even be visible on a mammogram as they are outside of its field of vision. 

Hopefully you can get your insurance situation squared away soon and figure out what is going on with your health. I wish you only good things. 

IRENE