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flmom30

Good Afternoon! I'm new as you can probably tell. My sister passed away from breast cancer about four months ago. She fought for two years. About six weeks ago I noticed a lump in my right breast, of course I ran straight to my GP. She said it was probably an infection put me on Levaquin and went ahead and ordered a mammogram just in case. This was my first mammogram since I am only 30 years old. On the mammogram it showed a mass 1.5 cm. Radiologist came in and said it was probably a cyst and sent me to ultrasound. On the ultrasound they found that it wasn't a cyst, no fluid, but a hard mass. Well I finished the antibiotics and the mass got larger. Went back to GP and she sent me to a breast surgeon. The breast surgeon said it is probably nothing but with my family history sent me to get a breast mri.

Everything seemed to go fine and then my surgeon called me at 6pm and told me that the MRI showed a 4.5 cm malignancy in the right breast as well as multiple malignancies in the left breast. He seems to be pretty certain that it is cancer. I have a mammotome biopsy scheduled for this week. Now I'm just really scared. I don't know what is next or how to deal with what I am feeling.

Thank you for listening

txstardust

I'm so sorry that you are having to go through this!  It can be very overwhelming, especially at the beginning where you are waiting for test results and don't know for sure what is coming.  Please know that there are many others who have gone before you, and we can be here with you as you go through this scary journey.  

I wish there was more I could say to ease your mind, but I will be sending positive energy your way!  Keep us updated on what happens with the biopsy.  And no matter what it shows, you CAN get through this!

Peace,

shelby 

beastybabe

Hi flmom30

I know this must be a frightening time for you right now but stay strong, if it helps try and take someone with you when you go to your doctors appointments,

a) for the support

b) another set of ears to listen to what he doctor is saying, as you tend to miss bits when your in shock.

The other thing that I found is having a little note book, keep it with you all the time, if you have any questions that arise, write them down so you can ask your doctor or if we can help ask us.....

I was only diagnosed last year in January and I will admit it was scary but I had a good home support network and the ladies on this site have been amazing, the ladies on this site come from all walks of life and pretty much span all ages....

If you feel up to it keep us posted and I will be there as best I can, and if I cant answer your questions or help there are lots of ladies that can.

Annalisa

Lauren3

I'm sorry about your diagnosis.  This is a great forum though for support and information.

MBCR

Hang in there. The waiting & not knowing is the worst.Each step is hard ,but it gets a litlle more manageable as you go along.Try to have someone come w/ you to your doctors' appointments so you don't miss anything. My prayers are w/ you. LOL!

aquamarine

A big hug!

I'm a year older than you and in the same boat! This is a great forum for support and info. The hardest part IS the not knowing, it can make your imagination run wild with "what ifs" but once you progress with taking this on and your specialists gather more info on your specific case they will have a plan for you.

I remember when i first found out feeling (all at the same time): horror, sadness, anger, confusion, shock, and disbelief. Something that helped me in the early days that may be helpful to you is to not sit at home and dwell on it. go OUT. walk around, breathe in the fresh air. Listen to OTHER people's problems it will help get your mind off of your own. READ fiction books, anything that interests you and engages your mind. the thing that helped me deal with it is to just try to keep busy and not sit too long and think and imagine. 

Surround yourself with positive people. It may help to be selective with who you tell and how much you tell. I only told people who I knew would support me. I don't have the energy to put up with insensitivity or stupidity or thoughtless comments that bring down my energy. But everyone's different, it may be helpful to you to tell everyone. There is no right or wrong.  

Before your appointments with each of your specialists, go prepared with your questions written on paper or in your blackberry--go prepared and take a friend or family member for support. Often times your support will have important questions you may not think to ask. Some people like to take recorders so they can review everything that is said. This is especially helpful in the beginning when the specialists are telling you what and when. 

Most importantly dont underestimate your own strength. You are about to find out you are stronger than you may have previously thought. This wont be easy, it will hurt and you will cry but find and pull strength from the people who love you and TRY to find humor wherever you can. Your positive attitude along with the strength of your physical youth is your edge. Positive attitude is key. 

Wishing you all the best  

Karen09

Hi.  I'm so sorry you have to go through this!  I'm 31 and was diagnosed in June.  My mom passed away a year and a half ago of uterine cancer at the age of 59.  I've had two surgeries and three chemo treatments so far, going for #4 tomorrow.   It's not fun but you will feel a bit better after you start actually doing something to fight the cancer.  At least I did.  Waiting for everything to begin was by far the worst part of it all for me so far.  Hang in there and lean on all your friends and supports.  It's too strong a disease to fight on your own.