Hello ladieees :):) Well this morning I had my checkup with my surgeon.I am just going into my 3 rd year since diagnosis,and I see my surgeon every 6 months and my oncologist the other times.I almost cancelled the visit,because I really felt that it was just a lot of money for a few minutes,and I feel really well.He chatted for a minute or two,then checked my scar line.Then he checked my lymph nodes on the side that I had my mastectomy.He said' there are several soft lymph nodes,that I would like to get an ultrasound on.How are you feeling generally?' At this point I could actually feel tears welling up! I swallowed hard and said,'I feel really healthy'.He said,let's just get the ultrasound,and if there is anything suspicious looking,they will do a biopsy on the spot.In this case,come back to me 2 or 3 days after and we will discuss the results.If there is nothing,they will tell you,and then I just want you to come back to me in 8 weeks.We will keep an eye on this.I am thinking "On what ?!?!?" . It's the same old story right? We will never really get totally away from the fact that we had BC.I feel sure it's nothing,but I have to wait until next Friday to find out.This really made me think about the importance of regular checkups though.I have become quite complacent lately with lots of things,like my diet,stress etc.In the early days I was so conscious of doing the right thing by ME,but things have slipped a bit.This brings me right back to where I was ,very quickly!! So if any of you ladies are having second thoughts about doctors visits,don't even consider not going.Hope everyone is doing ok:):) Cheers Robyn.xox

Hi Robyn So sorry you have to go through this. Keeping my fingers crossed that all is ok and your doctor is just being thorough. You are so right though about keeping up with follow-up appointments. It is nerve wracking when you have to have this sort of thing. I have to have a bone scan tomorrow because of a potential stress fracture in my foot. Staying very busy to stop the mind wondering too far into the dark. One step at a time. Will be thinking of you and hoping your ultrasound shows everything is ok. Deanne xxx

Hi Robyn I am very sad to read your post and hope it turns out that everything is OK for you. Yes, it is easy to become complacent, thinking the dollars can be better spent somewhere else, and not attend those 6 monthly appointments. This is a wakeup call for me - an probably many others. You will be in my thoughts. Summer :-) Hello Deanne Lovely to see you are still checking in ! Good luck with your bone scan, too. Summer :-)

Hi Robyn, All the best for the ultrasound results. I guess we will never feel like we are 'out of the woods'. Two years is such a major achievement and I hope the results come back good for you. Karen xx

Thank-you Summer. Yes I check in every so often and it is lovely to see the network working well and everyone supporting each other. Sad that there are so many new faces, so many more ladies facing all this, but great that they can get support on here. Deanne xxx

Hi Robyn it is crap for you, sometimes the waiting is as stressful as the results. The mind starts to wander and we think the worst. Fingers and toes crossed for you and think positive that the doctor is just being extra carefulxx

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margiemoo
Member
10 years ago
Hope all is ok for you. Yes we never escape the breast cancer diagnosis. At my last check up I had a fine needle aspiration on a complex cyst that needed further investigation - fortunately they were able to drain it and I avoided a procedure. BC never truly goes away. I have not been on here much this year - my dad passed away a few months ago but thought I would check up on whats happening. xx
Robyn_W
Member
10 years ago
I am due my next one January.They don't give me hot flushes,only the Tamoxifen did that.However,in the last month or so they have almost stopped.Stay in touch Michelle:) Robynxox
Anonymous
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10 years ago
Hi Robyn, that must have been such a shock for you. Feeling for you, as I know that I would feel the same. You're always such a support for us all, and it's so appreciated. Sending you positive vibes and big cuddles for you results, Trace ????
Chixon
Member
10 years ago
Hi Robyn. It is the 'waiting' that is so hard! Sending lots of positive thoughts and support your way. God Bless. Chris.x
Michelle_R
Member
10 years ago
Hi Deanne, so good to hear that you got the all-clear on your foot! That's the kind of news we love to hear! And you have a baseline now for future bone density scans. (Something good from the worry!) xx Michelle
Michelle_R
Member
10 years ago
Hi Robyn, all is going well thanks - still on Prolia injections every 6 months - up to No 6 next week. So far so good - am able to keep up the physical routine, so staying fit. Do the shots give you hot flushes at night? It's listed as a side effect, but then I live in a hot climate!! Will be watching for your results. Michelle xx
June1952
Member
10 years ago
Hi Deanne

That is good news to hear. I am so happy for you. Damn arthritis (not my friend, either) but so much better to hear than the other.

Yes, it is crazy how our minds work, not as much pain now that you know it is not cancer. It is the same with nights - doesn't everything seem so much worse then ?

Now you are free to 'kick up your heels' and have a fabulous festive season.

Kid regards

Summer :-)
Robyn_W
Member
10 years ago
Hello Michelle,yes we are oldies! I will definitely post on how I go.I really feel that it's nothing,and I feel well,but I felt really well when I was diagnosed!!Its nice to hear from you.I hope that all is well with you.How is your osteo going? Cheers Robyn xox
Robyn_W
Member
10 years ago
Aw that's such good news Deanne! I feel sure that I will be ok next week too.I will be sure to let you know.It never really leaves us does it? Still,better to be safe than sorry.Enjoy your weekend,and stay in touch!!!!! Robyn xox
Deanne
Member
10 years ago
Phew! All good as far as Cancer is concerned with the bone scan. Just some arthritis causing a bit of pain and discomfort. Strangely it does not seem to hurt as much now that I KNOW it is nothing sinister! I really had all sorts of thoughts running through my head, especially when they seemed to be taking a close look at my hip from every angle! But they were just being thorough and I was so relieved when they said that it was all good. Hoping your ultrasound will be all good too, Robyn. You have done all the right things and it is good that doctors do check everything out for us but so hard not to worry until we KNOW it is ok. Sending good thoughts your way! Deanne xxx