Mom is done with chemo for colon ca- now found lump in breast and awaiting test results

fighting for mom
fighting for mom Member Posts: 96
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Well- I haven't been here for a while. Mom has been done with her chemo for about one month now and 1 1/2 weeks ago found a lump in her breast. The ultrasound looked ok and they thought maybe clogged duct so put her on antibiotics. She had a MRI this past Tuesday and still hasn't gotten the results. Should get them read tomorrow and hopefully will hear from her surgeon. She is so pro-active and supportive of Mom- couldn't ask for better.

It is just so hard this waiting game. She had a mammogram in Feb or March and all was clear. She said that her lymph node swelling has gone down and that her chest wall pain is not as bad---it is all so very scary! But- I am realistic in knowing how fast things can change.

I pray that she gets results tomorrow- knowing is half the battle.

Anyone out there have any similar experiences?

I did tell her my good news- we are expecting kiddo #2. I am 4 1/2 months along and she was thrilled and gave her quite a pick me up--something else to think about rather than all this 'stuff'.

Thanks.... Susan

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  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    #2
    I did
    The January after I had my colon resection, I had a mammogram that showed a questionable spot on my breast. I ended up having a core needle biopsy, and it showed that the spot was fine. They did a metal marker, so they could check the spot in future mammograms. This past January I had one, and the spot hadn't changed.

    Hope your mom's experience turns out so well!

    Congratulations on the baby, too!

    *hugs*
    Gail
  • fighting for mom
    fighting for mom Member Posts: 96
    #3
    tootsie1 said:

    I did
    The January after I had my colon resection, I had a mammogram that showed a questionable spot on my breast. I ended up having a core needle biopsy, and it showed that the spot was fine. They did a metal marker, so they could check the spot in future mammograms. This past January I had one, and the spot hadn't changed.

    Hope your mom's experience turns out so well!

    Congratulations on the baby, too!

    *hugs*
    Gail

    thanks
    Thanks for the encouraging words. I pray that like your situation- my Mom's will be ok.

    Susan
  • mom_2_3
    mom_2_3 Member Posts: 953 Member
    #4
    Praying
    Susan,

    Praying for good results for your mom. Hang in there.

    Amy
  • fighting for mom
    fighting for mom Member Posts: 96
    #5
    mom_2_3 said:

    Praying
    Susan,

    Praying for good results for your mom. Hang in there.

    Amy

    MRI is clear
    Thanks for your prayers!!! Mom got her MRI results late this afternoon and it was all clear. So- surgeon says just don't worry about that little spot. Easier said than done! I think there is just soooo much stress and anxiety with every bump and test- but another hurdle over with.

    Now for follow up CT and colonoscopy in November. I hope Mom can somewhat relax and enjoy life until scanxiety takes over at that time.

    I sure appreciate all the thoughts and prayers that went up for my Mom and family.

    Susan
  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    #6
    fighting for mom said:

    MRI is clear
    Thanks for your prayers!!! Mom got her MRI results late this afternoon and it was all clear. So- surgeon says just don't worry about that little spot. Easier said than done! I think there is just soooo much stress and anxiety with every bump and test- but another hurdle over with.

    Now for follow up CT and colonoscopy in November. I hope Mom can somewhat relax and enjoy life until scanxiety takes over at that time.

    I sure appreciate all the thoughts and prayers that went up for my Mom and family.

    Susan

    Whew!
    Susan,

    I'm SO glad she got that good news!! I'm sure you both feel so much better now.

    *hugs*
    Gail
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