I am going through testing...& am looking for experienced ladies

justme40

Hi. I posted an another topic forum as I have not been diagnosed with bc..I am going through testing all of the time and I am feeling uncomfortable with this...like who isn't rite LOL!?

I live in B.C. I will be the first to say that I am going through depression and I understand when I go through health issues..depression does not help me navigate well through that. I have had 3 surgeries in the past year for hysterectomy (fibroids), hip surgery (a newer surgery takes a year to recover), colonoscopy (fine). My family that lives by me...are busy "taking care of themselves" when I need help..that's hard. I have been left dependant without help..ouch. My husband & I didn't live here that long when I became ill & went undiagnosed with my hip & fibroids (pushed against my spine & bowels) & I was working & going to school so I did not get the chance to make close friend connections as I was in a lot of pain & trying to accomplish a lot.

I keep having problems with my breasts since my hysterectomy last May. I found a lump a few weeks post op of that surgery in my rite breast. Had mamo & ultrasound on rite breast as I have small dense breasts. I have breast cysts in that one & a folded over duct..the breast surgeon said not to be worried. I later asked him to ultrasound my left breast. I had found a lump on my left & it was not written on my requistion so the tech in my city said they only ultrasound specific spots on the breast not the whole breast. My report was sent to my breast surgeon & he told me I was fine. But I keep getting breast pain & sum puckering so I went to a private clinic to pay for an ultrasound as I was unhappy with how unthorough the previous tech had been...it was pretty lame. My last ultrasound report was sent to my regular doctor & indicates follow up dialated ducts by my nipple. My doc says I should wait till July to get new ultrasound done..then maybe another mamo..depending on results.

I have been through a lot this year and have been dealing with it mostly unsupported (thank goodness for my husband..) & I know you ladies have gone through tons & I feel like I need expereinced ladies rite now, I am wondering if you ladies have any advice for me. Are you guys happy with just going by what your gp has to say & following his advice? I didn't really like my breast surgeon I felt he was arrogant & more interested in himself than my needs..I appreciated his help but felt uncertain.  That's why I'm here...I don't know what I should or should not be doing.and I'm just looking for sum advice.