Say a prayer for me please...

jennytwist
jennytwist Member Posts: 896
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Hello everyone,
I made the call and have my first mammogram since my initial dx - almost a year ago now. I'm so worried and upset - I'd been doing really well and a month ago or so I started gettin so aprehensive and depressed. Every ache and pain now I associate with that "being something" YIKES - I was doing so well and felt like I was on top of all this and now I'm a mess!
My appt is tomorrow (Thurs 2-25) and as I had a uni-lateral mastectomy, what do they do for the surgical side? I have Kaiser and I'm sure I won't have a CAT or PET scan - maybe a chest x-ray? Anyone else out there who knows?
..anyway..please keep me in your prayers - I'm a basketcase!

thanks so very much,
-Jenny
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  • Gloria09
    Gloria09 Member Posts: 190
    #2
    Jenny
    You are in my thoughts and prayers!
  • natly15
    natly15 Member Posts: 1,941
    #3
    Prayers and cyber hugs.
    Prayers and cyber hugs. worrying is hard to avoid , but it really doenst do us any good because whatever is there is there and whatevere is not there is not there,. Hang in there. Cant wait to hear your good news.
  • susie09
    susie09 Member Posts: 2,930
    #4
    natly15 said:

    Prayers and cyber hugs.
    Prayers and cyber hugs. worrying is hard to avoid , but it really doenst do us any good because whatever is there is there and whatevere is not there is not there,. Hang in there. Cant wait to hear your good news.

    Sending you prayers and
    Sending you prayers and positive thoughts!
  • padee6339
    padee6339 Member Posts: 763
    #5
    Hi Jenny
    Think Positive!!!! It will be fine! I will be thinking and praying for you!
    Hugs - Pat
  • Alison829
    Alison829 Member Posts: 3
    #6
    Prayers
    Sending prayers your way. I hope all goes well for you tomorrow :)
  • Sunrae
    Sunrae Member Posts: 808
    #7
    Alison829 said:

    Prayers
    Sending prayers your way. I hope all goes well for you tomorrow :)

    Jenny, sending you hugs and
    Jenny, sending you hugs and prayers and wishing you the best outcome. Then we party.
  • MyTurnNow
    MyTurnNow Member Posts: 2,686 Member
    #8
    I think like everything else
    I think like everything else in this journey, the "first" is the worst. Once you get through it and have your evening with NED you'll feel better. Can't wait to hear your good news! Sending positive vibes your way!!
  • RE
    RE Member Posts: 4,591 Member
    #9
    ~HUGS~HUGS~HUGS
    Jenny what you express it normal, time will help it to ease a bit. Trust that you are in my prayers, keep that fighting spirit going it can take you far!
  • Marlene_K
    Marlene_K Member Posts: 508
    #10
    Anxiety!
    Jenny, I can feel your anxiety and can very much relate to it. I'm guessing I should be having that done soon myself and I did wonder about the side of the mastectomy. Doesn't look like anyone addressed that yet. I am very curious to know how they monitor that wonderful 'flat' side. But, just like everything else we've been through... we hype ourselves up, freak out and usually come out it with a big sigh! I can't wait to hear you sigh :)
  • Kat11
    Kat11 Member Posts: 1,931 Member
    #11
    Marlene_K said:

    Anxiety!
    Jenny, I can feel your anxiety and can very much relate to it. I'm guessing I should be having that done soon myself and I did wonder about the side of the mastectomy. Doesn't look like anyone addressed that yet. I am very curious to know how they monitor that wonderful 'flat' side. But, just like everything else we've been through... we hype ourselves up, freak out and usually come out it with a big sigh! I can't wait to hear you sigh :)

    I know the anxiety your
    I know the anxiety your feeling. I felt the same way when I went for my first mammo after surgery. It's scary. Sending prayer. Good luck
  • jbug
    jbug Member Posts: 285
    #12
    Praying for you and sending
    Praying for you and sending cyber (((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))))))!!

    Blessings...Julie
  • carkris
    carkris Member Posts: 4,553 Member
    #13
    jbug said:

    Praying for you and sending
    Praying for you and sending cyber (((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))))))!!

    Blessings...Julie

    so anxiety producing, let us
    so anxiety producing, let us know , god wishes. the surgical side I know if un reconstructed the do nothing. at least its quicker!
  • Miss Murphy
    Miss Murphy Member Posts: 302
    #14
    You're Normal!
    Jennytwist - I just got done with having my second mamo after a diagnosis of breast cancer exactly two years ago and having a mastectomy. I've been filled with anxiety both times - I think it's probably normal to feel that way. Both times it's just been a mamo of the one breast I now have. I think it must be up to your onc to check the surgical side for any lumps. i got good reports both times and you will too.

    I'll keep you in my prayers and am sending positive thoughts your way. Girl Power!!!!!
  • aztec45
    aztec45 Member Posts: 757
    #15
    Prayers
    Prayers for you, coming up. Try to relax so you don't make yourself sick. Additional prayers coming up for that.

    P
  • Noel
    Noel Member Posts: 3,095 Member
    #16
    jbug said:

    Praying for you and sending
    Praying for you and sending cyber (((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))))))!!

    Blessings...Julie

    Sending you prayers and good
    Sending you prayers and good thoughts!


    ♥ Noel
  • jennytwist
    jennytwist Member Posts: 896
    #17
    aztec45 said:

    Prayers
    Prayers for you, coming up. Try to relax so you don't make yourself sick. Additional prayers coming up for that.

    P

    Thanks to all of you...
    for all your good wishes and many prayers - I'm so lucky to have you all. So many blessings!
    thanks again,
    Jenny
  • terri805
    terri805 Member Posts: 122
    #18
    jennytwist said:

    Thanks to all of you...
    for all your good wishes and many prayers - I'm so lucky to have you all. So many blessings!
    thanks again,
    Jenny

    thinking of you
    Jenny,
    I will be there with you in thoughts and prayers. I can imagine how nervous you must be because every year when it was time for my mammogram I would be so nervous and this was before I was dx this past dec. I am sure I will be a basket case myself when my time after treatment comes around. I know it's hard but just try to keep positive thoughts and I hope to hear good news from you soon. Hugs, Terri
  • dctimmons
    dctimmons Member Posts: 10
    #19
    Take a deep breath ...
    and relax. All will be OK. You've made it this far, conquering so many other first's. You are strong and can handle this.

    Sending you many hugs and prayers. I'll be watching for your update.
  • Jadie
    Jadie Member Posts: 723
    #20
    ((((((((((((((Jenny))))))))))))))))
    I am sending a big cyber hug your way. I am six years out from treatment and I still get aprehensive before my mamo. All your thoughts and emotions are so normal among us cyber sisters. Take deep deep breaths and try to relax. Get out your big girl panties and put them back on and stay on top of all this. You can do it. Let us know.

    Sooooooo good to hear from you
    Hugs
    Jadie<3
  • survives
    survives Member Posts: 254 Member
    #21
    Jadie said:

    ((((((((((((((Jenny))))))))))))))))
    I am sending a big cyber hug your way. I am six years out from treatment and I still get aprehensive before my mamo. All your thoughts and emotions are so normal among us cyber sisters. Take deep deep breaths and try to relax. Get out your big girl panties and put them back on and stay on top of all this. You can do it. Let us know.

    Sooooooo good to hear from you
    Hugs
    Jadie<3</p>

    Mammophobia
    I'm sure there's a better word, but that's what I call it. I also had a unilateral nearly 4 years ago now, and so far, NOTHING has been done to the "empty" side. I am thinking that when I finish Femara, I may get an ultrsound on that side. Don't know. Maybe yes, maybe no. My pcp has said that she will do any scan I wish for. Gotta love her!

    By now, the deed has been done, and you are a little more at ease. Here's hoping for good results!

    Jennifer

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