As I sit with an ice pack...

Patti72

Had my core biopsy today and it was virtually painless other than a tiny sting or two from the numbing needles. My radiologist was amazing and decided to talk to me the entire time about anything OTHER than what was actually happening at that moment...kids, my house, vacations, etc. She meant well but the entire time all I kept thinking about was, what does she see? Is this a common looking tumor? Does she think it's cancer? Could it just be a random blob that doesn't belong?Please just say it's a fibroadenoma so I can go home- eat some chocolate ice cream and be done with the worry already!!!😣

So now I'm sitting alone at home while my hubby and son are at the gym with this ice pack on my chest, saying prayers and reading through all of your stories...admiring how brave all of you are and hoping I can make it through these next few days -waiting for results without losing my mind.

tallygurl1973

I wish you well hugs. I'm going for a mammogram and ultrasound tomorrow. Dr found a lump. And been having shooting pain in my breast. I'm scared. Had to go to the er for anxiety medicine.

Back in 2003 I had a lymph node lump removed from arm pit and mmmogram came back abnormal showing a area of thickening. Was supposed to keep a eye on it and haven't been.

I'm here for you if you need to talk or vent. Brandy

Smurfette26

Sending positive thoughts and hoping your results are good. Waiting really is the hardest part.

Patti72

Thank you so much!!! I appreciate the positive thoughts💞

Patti72

Brandy I really hope everything goes well for you! Please keep us posted on tomorrow's tests, maybe the anxiety meds will get you through it easier

iammags

Patti- The waiting is the hardest part and I am sad to tell you that in this game of cancer is a hell of a lot of waiting. Try to get your mind off of it by doing something that you like. A movie or something. Also, the radiologist probably wouldn't tell you it's cancer any way until the pathology report is in. Then she will call you.

Good luck to you. Oh, and eat all of the chocolate ice cream anyway! There's a thread on here called Crazy Town and a lot of is about waiting for test results. Maybe you'd like to check it out.

tallygurl1973

thank you. I'm trying not to worry but it won't stop invading my thoughts. I will keep you posted. Should I request the results be sent to me as well as my dr office? I want my own copy of the findings.

Kkubsky

I have copies of everything. Doesn't hurt to ask. Waiting is awful. I absolutely took Ativan and still do every now and then when my thoughts start to go in the wrong direction. Do what you have to do to get through it!

Twaz

I feel for you. I was in your shoes less than a week ago and unfortunately I was positive. The good news is that most biopsies are negative. I know you know this and the waiting is torture.

FYI- ice the heck out of the biopsy site! I have a HUGE bruise. It doesn't hurt, but I wonder if i would've iced more if the bruise wouldn't be so big.

Patti72

iammags-I made an appt to get my nails done tomorrow so that will get my mind off things for a little while, plus I need to run a few errands so there's that. And yes, I ate the ice cream! Not as much as I could have but its still early in the waiting game...lets see what the next couple of days bring...I have lots of ice cream left 😃

Brandy- I have copies of all my medical records since I have a ton of medical issues. It's always good to keep track of things especially if you need to see several different specialists or even if you need to go back and reference something for yourself. I know when I am given results of a test, half of the time I'm so out of it I forget a lot of what they are saying so I like to go back and read exactly what is happening.

Twaz im so sorry you were positive. I can't imagine what that felt like...getting that news.😢 These ladies seem wonderful! A great place for love and support.❤️

I'll let everyone know as soon as I get the call

tallygurl1973

ok Patti. . Another sleepless night. So here I sit browsing this site. Just took some tramadol and klonopin. My appointment is at 2;45 this afternoon. The more I look at my breast the more concerns I get. It seems to have a indent in it now. I'm so scared.

Patti72

Brandy, I've been up since 3:30 hanging out with my golden retriever Murphy. At lease when I can't sleep I can get away from my husbands snoring and come downstairs to cuddle with Murph for a while. I'm sorry you're having trouble as well. I've taken Tramadol in the past but never Klonopin...do they work great together? I'll be thinking of you this afternoon-I'm sure they will give you details of what they see right on the spot before moving to the next step, if any😉.

tallygurl1973

awwww I wish I had a pet to love. I live alone. Been trying to get my boyfriend of 18 months to move in with me. He's being really supportive and is going to my mammogram and ultrasound with me today.

I'm sorry you can't sleep. I'm hear for you sweetie.

tallygurl1973

Tramadol and klonopin work well together. Forgot to mention that in last reply

Patti72

He truly means the world to me and always knows when I'm sad...he will come right up to wherever I am and park his big butt next to me to put his head on my shoulder or lap. I recommend a pet for sure!! That unconditional love does wonders for the soul💞.

So glad your boyfriend is going with you for support!!! What a good guy! Don't forget to check in with us when you get home😊

chipsy83

Good morning. Sorry about waiting. It just plain sucks. I did it with the biopsy and they did a lumpectomy a week ago and it took 4 days to get results back from that. Ugh. My results were a benign rare tumor with a chance of recurrence.

Waiting means little sleep. The what ifs drove me nuts. Your dog is super cute! They always seem to know when to be there. My dog, much smaller, but doesn't leave my side these days. No matter where I am. 😊.

Patti72

Good morning chipsy, it does suck for sure. I'm glad it was benign but if it recurs would it still be benign? I dont know anything about those rare tumors are all unfortunately. Thank goodness for good news though😘

Dogs are amazing! They are the sweetest animals..even my kitty will sit by my side on the sofa when I'm not feeling well and hang out. I really wish they lived as long as people.

I'm pretty sure there is NO WAY I will hear anything today since the biopsy was just done yesterday morning...I doubt things move that quickly so the anticipation about my phone ringing is probably unnecessary.

chipsy83

i think my biopsy was right at 3 days before I got results. But it feels like FOREVER. Both times it felt like I couldn't breath until I knew.

My dog when I was little lived for 16 years. She was our family dog my whole life. She gave the best sleep snuggles!!!! Ever since her I just can't live without a dog now. That bond lives forever and is completely unbroken!

This is my little guy. Asher Avery

tallygurl1973

cute dog Patti. . I will message u later after my appointment

Patti72

chipsy he is beautiful!!! I'm glad he gives you great comfort😍

I'm figuring about 3 days from what the radiologist said, it would just be nice to get a real quick "negative" phone call out of the blue though.

Think of you Brandy! Hope all goes well, talk to you after your appt

kbutler

Awwww beautiful dog, my Saylor (chocolate lab)rides with us to my radiation treatments. She is like our baby. Yes the waiting truly is horrible. I think I found every lump on my body and was sure it had spread which it hadn't. Our minds do crazy things. Praying for you to be worrying for nothing.

tallygurl1973

wish my boobs would fall off then I wouldn't have to go through this drama. Just venting sorry

tallygurl1973

how long go mammogram and ultrasounds take to get read?

kbutler

tallygurl1973 I had mine back in 2 days. The waiting is the worst

tallygurl1973

Yes it is. I go today for my mammogram and ultrasound at 245 I just want answers

tallygurl1973

I went they took 20 shots of my left breast and a few of my right breast. They I had ultrasound of left breast were the dr fou.d the lump. I'm nervous.

Patti72

Brandy did they give you any info right there on the spot? When I had those tests the radiologist told me EVERYTHING about the mammo and ultrasound then proceeded to schedule the biopsy for the following week

tallygurl1973

I didn't talk to no one

tallygurl1973

they said they will compare these views to my old views and let me know

vbishop

tally girl -

I would take "no talking" as a good sign! When I had my diagnostic mammogram and us, the whole process took most of the afternoon. The radiologist called me into her office, told me what they found, what they suspected, and scheduled a biopsy for a few days later.

The fact that they want to compare to earlier films sounds like they sre erring on the side of caution and that nothing jumped out at them as a definite problem.

Feeling positive! Prayers that I am right. Meanwhile, pamper yourself a little. There will be plenty of time to go to the dark side if results warrant that. Don't go there until you have to. Not a fun place to be.

Hugs!

tallygurl1973

thank you. I bought myself a 55 inch smart tv today. I will try to be patient. Might call them in a few days and check on progress.