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Not diagnosed but awaiting
3 months ago lesion on right breast was picked up incidently on Lung CT scan for my then illness i had. I had ultrasound with radiologist which radiologist said was probably cyst bur did FNA after i asked for it due to my mother having very early stages breast cancer in her 30s and her aunts died of them 1 in mid 30s and one over 60. My cousin on my fathers side died in early 40s mid december last year as it spread to her brain from breast. The FNA result 3 months ago came back inconclusive with bloody cells so was referred to breast surgeon who recommended follow up ultrasound/mammogram in 3 months time. That time came 2 days ago on 17th May in morning. Ultrasound picked up 5 new tumors in right breast along side with existing 6th tumor that was tested inconclusive. My left had 2 new ones one near armpit and one on side not so far from it towards bottom of breast. Radiologist checks with doc and they said mammogram to be done so had it done straight up. Next morning i already had docs appt for something else but she already had report from mammogram and one was already sent to breast surgeon. Mammo report confirmed all 9 are solid tumors and suspects it to be fibroadenomas and i have to wait for what doctor surgeons recommendations which is Tuesday afternoon. (Im 34 mum of 4 and looking for anyone that had similar issue and all was fine? If i am on wrong page for this sort of thing please accept my appologies and let me know which direction or page i should go on?
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- It's difficult to be insistent at these vulnerable times eh? Take it easy today. K xox
- @kmakm i should have asked but felt it was inconvenient for them. It seemed they didnt have any female nurse on floor or they were busy. I am a bit sore and do have a thick ice pack they gave me.
- I'm surprised they didn't have a woman in the room with you, surprised they didn't ask if you'd like one present. I think you are entitled to have one. Be sure and ask for a breastcare nurse to be in any room you're in during any part of your treatment if you think that would assist or make you feel more comfortable. They may not be able to always provide one, but there's no harm in asking. You can have a note put on your file that you'd always like a woman present. Your GP should be able to help you with that.
I hope you're not too sore. I was from mine but an ice pack for a couple of days helped and then it was just bruising. K xox - Finally did that one core biopsy. Didnt get to have hubby in with me or hold anyones hand. Had male technician doing the guiding of ultrasound and male doctor doing the biopsy thats it. Felt a little vulnerable with my boob out for 2 males to see but just tried to think that its for biopsy only. Now wait for result.
- I think 3 surgeries, chemo and then the joys of starting tamoxifen is enough for my little body this year. I’ll let it adjust after all that has happened/happening and then reassess next year.
- I hear you @Sister. You'll know you're ready if/when you start thinking about it comfortably.
- You're not the only one who can't face more surgery (or more anything) this year. My surgeon won't consider serious reconstruction talking for 12 months and I'm happy with that. I'm not sure that I ever want to think about it so I'm doing a Scarlett O'Hara...I'll think about that, tomorrow.
- @"Kiwi Angel" It's exhausting isn't it?
- @kmakm shit that’s a lot - I know your last surgery was long. I have had about 5 hours this year which is enough for me.
- @primek hopefully i dont need any cancer related things at all. But a small diary is not a bad idea at all caey carry in handbag. I might go buy one in morning. Definitely be handy to have in general and for health and wellbeing. With my demyelination disease it will be handy to have anyway.
