Breast Cancer Survivors help

meg17
meg17 Member Posts: 4
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
I am a childhood bone cancer survivor, but just today I went to the doctor for a lump in my breast. He ordered a mammogram and some other tests, but they can not get me in for 3 weeks. I am really scared!

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  • mssue
    mssue Member Posts: 242
    #2
    Hi Meg,
    I'm glad you found us , it is a scarry thing to go through-waiting is awful-but please don't let your imagination get the best of you.We always tend to think the worst-it could be an infection or cyst,the possibility of it being cancer of course exist-but you can't drive yourself crazy waiting - I know it's excrutiatingly nerve wrecking.My heart goes out to you-visit us anytime,have a fit,laugh,cry whatever lightens your heart to get you through this.

    You stated that you had bone cancer when you were a child-did the cancer go into remission or how did they treat it?

    Don't feel to bad we are all here with you. I have an appointment with my orthopedic Doctor on Tues,blood work and a mamogram on Thursday,onocology appointment Friday, then an appoinment with my Cardiologist Monday.It's that time of the year again.You know I almost started getting nervous-but my Faith pulled me out of that state of mind.I went to Relay for Life tonight-there was a 20 year old girl speaking of her cancer that stared in her senior year of high school-it brought tears to my eyes -she's so young-but very very brave-she was very emotional in her story- I think she is ready though for anything life throws at her.

    I will keep you in my prayers.
    ((hugs))
    Sue
  • meg17
    meg17 Member Posts: 4
    #3
    mssue said:

    Hi Meg,
    I'm glad you found us , it is a scarry thing to go through-waiting is awful-but please don't let your imagination get the best of you.We always tend to think the worst-it could be an infection or cyst,the possibility of it being cancer of course exist-but you can't drive yourself crazy waiting - I know it's excrutiatingly nerve wrecking.My heart goes out to you-visit us anytime,have a fit,laugh,cry whatever lightens your heart to get you through this.

    You stated that you had bone cancer when you were a child-did the cancer go into remission or how did they treat it?

    Don't feel to bad we are all here with you. I have an appointment with my orthopedic Doctor on Tues,blood work and a mamogram on Thursday,onocology appointment Friday, then an appoinment with my Cardiologist Monday.It's that time of the year again.You know I almost started getting nervous-but my Faith pulled me out of that state of mind.I went to Relay for Life tonight-there was a 20 year old girl speaking of her cancer that stared in her senior year of high school-it brought tears to my eyes -she's so young-but very very brave-she was very emotional in her story- I think she is ready though for anything life throws at her.

    I will keep you in my prayers.
    ((hugs))
    Sue

    Thank you sue! I was diagnosed with the bone cancer when I was just 15. They removed the tumor three months after I started chemo. It was in my knee. They were able to do a limb salvage, so I still have my leg. It has been 19 years since the tumor was removed. I do not have follow up appointments, because it has been so long, but I make sure I have a chest x-ray at least twice a year.

    I lost my mother to lung cancer about 3 years ago. I honestly do not know which was harder, you know. Going through it myself or watching her go through it.

    You had breast Cancer? Were there more symptoms than a lump? Every time I see a new Doctor, they freak out and say "with your history, we need to make sure......", but this time, it was scary. I guess it is because there is something there this time.

    I thank you for the encouragement and your very kind words. I figured if anyone knew what this was like, it would be some one on this network. I will keep you informed and thanks again!

    Meg
  • sdevilbiss
    sdevilbiss Member Posts: 41 Member
    #4
    Meg, Facing two cancers in one lifetime is so unfair. But it does happen. I am a 16 year survivor of breast cancer only to find out 6 years ago that I have low grade lymphoma. I know your fear, frustration, anger, and all those feelings that make it so difficult to concentrate. But remeber, you are very important. Take care of yourself and take charge of your own feelings. I have had to tell myself that more than once. Keep positive and know that there are so many of us survivors out there who are experiencing or have experienced the same feelings. I've never quit being scared, but I have an excellent support system and go to the best doctor I could find near my home. So, be aware that you are not alone. Best wishes. San
  • meg17
    meg17 Member Posts: 4
    #5
    sdevilbiss said:

    Meg, Facing two cancers in one lifetime is so unfair. But it does happen. I am a 16 year survivor of breast cancer only to find out 6 years ago that I have low grade lymphoma. I know your fear, frustration, anger, and all those feelings that make it so difficult to concentrate. But remeber, you are very important. Take care of yourself and take charge of your own feelings. I have had to tell myself that more than once. Keep positive and know that there are so many of us survivors out there who are experiencing or have experienced the same feelings. I've never quit being scared, but I have an excellent support system and go to the best doctor I could find near my home. So, be aware that you are not alone. Best wishes. San

    Thanks so much for your kind words. I just found out this morning that I am going to be able to get in a little sooner for my tests. Tomorrow. I am hoping for the best.
  • sdevilbiss
    sdevilbiss Member Posts: 41 Member
    #6
    meg17 said:

    Thanks so much for your kind words. I just found out this morning that I am going to be able to get in a little sooner for my tests. Tomorrow. I am hoping for the best.

    My thoughts and prayers are with you. Keep those positive thoughts. It's kept me going for the last 16 years.

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