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AmyL2695
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7 years ago

26 and freaking.

Hey ladies. About three years ago I found a lump in my right breast. Had an ultrasound and it came back as a fibroademona and no one was concerned. I’ve had it scanned yearly since and just last week got the okay to move to two yearly + scans. 
A few days ago I was in the bathroom and when drying my hair I noticed an indent in my other (right) breast but didn’t think much of it as I was wearing a pretty awful bra that day. Last night I was doing my monthly breast check and when I lift my arms above my head the indent is still there. It’s about 1.5cm above and slightly anterior to my nipple and only visible with arms up. I am freaking out. I have very severe anxiety and my meds aren’t even touching the edges with it today. I did the worst thing known to man and googled and while there are lots of varied lump stories (mine included) the ones starting with “I found an indent” seem to all end with C. 
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  • PV123's avatar
    PV123
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    6 years ago
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    Good luck with your surgery @Winetime.  I had bilateral mastectomies 4 weeks back.  It was easier than I expected.
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    Nefertari
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    6 years ago
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    Sending you a big hug.  Hope all goes well and you are able to keep that positivity going, reach out if you need help.  I like Winston's quote by the way <3
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    Blossom1961
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    6 years ago
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    My glass was completely full until I laid on the prep table for surgery. Then my glass smashed to smithereens and I nearly jumped off the table and ran. However, I bounced back with a repaired glass half full the next day and now, sixteen months later, my glass is nearly full again and I got a lovely tattoo designed by hubby and crafted by a lovely Brazilian lady in Sydney. This whole BC thing is not in anyone’s agenda, but we are stronger than we give ourselves credit for. Sending you a huge hug.
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    Tinks
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    You’ve got this, you can do this, one day at a time.  Some days will be better than others, it’s ok to feel all kinds of reactions as you work through this. I have had a single mastectomy and axillary node removal in September, no reconstruction was advised,  finished chemo and am just in radiotherapy, it’s surprising to me how quickly I have started to adjust on being flat on one side. It’s starting to be !how I look! instead of supremely challenging to see myself In the mirror. Your glass half full attitude will support you. Sending lots of positive thoughts your way. Xx