Freaking out - questionable nodularity

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Anonymous
Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
edited June 2014 in Stage III Breast Cancer

I had my annual mamo last week.  They called today and want me to come back to do additional views and US and biopsy if needed on my remaining breast. This is bringing up so much for me right now.  I just called my Onc 's office and they are gong to fax over another precription for additional views. The radiologist said there was "questionable nodularity" seen. Now I'm wondering if this means lymph nodes or new lump in remaining breast.

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Barb

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited February 2012

    Ellen,  I get what you're saying, but last year which was the first annual mamo after BC, they cleared me, and that was shocking to me because they had been watching that breast before I was diagnosed with BC on the left side.  The whole point I feel this way is because I'd rather my onc send me for periodic MRI or US rather that the stress of going back and forth for multiple mammo's just to be sure.  Why couldn't they just do it all last week knowing I've had a mastectomy on the left side.

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    Barb

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited February 2012

    My onc's office just called to re-assure me.  He got the report, and  he wants me to go for the US and possibly a biopsy. Frown

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    Barb

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  • MaxineO
    MaxineO Member Posts: 555
    edited February 2012

    So sorry you have to go through this Barb. Hoping it's nothing. When is the US?  Sending lots of hugs.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited February 2012

    US is Thursday. So I will be living in a silent panic attack till then.

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    Barb

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  • ILBoysMom
    ILBoysMom Member Posts: 79
    edited February 2012

    I understand your frustration.  Both of my tumors were never found on a mammogram - one not even on ultrasound,only on the MRI.  Now I have an area on my "good" side that is concerning me that I found last week.  I have an appointment with my PS next Tuesday, and I am waiting to see him as I feel two nodules that are near the incisions from my lift.  Is it scar tissue?  I hope, but they are definitely there.  I had the lift during nipple recon in Dec.  To me with all this potential unknown, I don't know why these docs just don't send us in straight for ultrasound and if necessary, an MRI, rather than going through the time and cost of a mammogram - especially when you only have one good breast left and a history of dense tissue.  Seems like a waste of time, worry, and insurance $$$.

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  • Karina121293
    Karina121293 Member Posts: 370
    edited February 2012

    Barb, the waiting is horrible, but when I read your post, I instantly got the feeling, that everything will be fine. Really !! Sending you positive thoughts and prayers for good US. Just do whatever it takes to kill the time. We will be holding your hand on Thursday. Lots of  hugs.

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  • Jodycat
    Jodycat Member Posts: 123
    edited February 2012

    So unfair! Nodules are just lumps, I think. They needn't be cancerous.

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  • libraylil
    libraylil Member Posts: 528
    edited February 2012

    Barb same thing happened to me except the radiologist found what she thought were calcifications, but just follow up in six months. I e-mailed my surgeon and asked him to review the mammogram. He called me right away at work and said he thought it was calcification, but because of my history he would schedule I biopsy. Had that done and all was clear. Calcifications. I do think they watch us very closely. This radiologist did tell me she was very picky, but better safe. I know you will be a wreck until it is over. I was.

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  • lkc
    lkc Member Posts: 1,203
    edited February 2012

    Hi barb,   I am just reading this and am so sorry that you have to wait until thursday.Whatever it is , the are that thy're looking at is  most likely in your " good" breast as mammos don't  usually pick up nodes. and  Having said that, " it doesn't necesarily equate to a " baddie".  The grace is that beacuse of your orig. dx you are followed way more closely the lower stage ladies so that's a good thing.

    I know it sucks, but try no to worry, remember to breathe, and more likely then not it's  not anything.

    Mucho hugs!

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  • 1Athena1
    1Athena1 Member Posts: 6,696
    edited February 2012

    Oh boy what a total drag! Keep posting as you need to. This wait is no fun.

    Don't you just wish they would run all the tests in one day????

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  • SharonMH
    SharonMH Member Posts: 353
    edited February 2012

    Hi Shanagirl. So sorry that you have to go through this. The waiting part is the worse.  SharonH

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  • karen1956
    karen1956 Member Posts: 6,503
    edited February 2012

    ((((((((((((((((((((Shanagirl))))))))))))))))))))

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  • Bev_22
    Bev_22 Member Posts: 33
    edited February 2012

    Stay Positive we are often expecting the worst.  I know I have a problem with that.

    I try to stay busy when facing a long wait for test results.  I do feel sympathy for you having to go thru this.  I try to take one day at a time and deal with what that day hands out to me.

    Bev

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  • 116
    116 Member Posts: 108
    edited December 2012

    I had a mamo call back, ultrasound, and biopsy not too long ago, and everything turned up to be B9.  I kicked myself later for at how much I allowed myself to worry and for allowing my mind to go to some very dark places. I was where you are right now, so I know that there is nothing I can say that is going to really help to not worry, it is totally understandable, but I be thinking about you! 

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  • Karina121293
    Karina121293 Member Posts: 370
    edited February 2012

    Barb, I have been thinking of you today. How are you going through the day? Hope Wednesday will pass quick and you have smooth day on Thursday with " nothing serious" results. You deserve the peace of mind. Hugs.

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  • ToriGirl
    ToriGirl Member Posts: 1,188
    edited February 2012

    Barb--sending prayers your way...

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  • jacksnana
    jacksnana Member Posts: 168
    edited February 2012

    Barb, keeping you in my prayers...  Veda

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  • faithfulheart
    faithfulheart Member Posts: 544
    edited February 2012

    Barb, you are in my prayers................

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  • jennyboog
    jennyboog Member Posts: 1,322
    edited February 2012

    Thinking and praying for you Barb.

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  • pupfoster1
    pupfoster1 Member Posts: 1,484
    edited February 2012

    Hang in there Barb.  I haven't been on the boards the last few days and just saw your post.  Waiting sucks, so try to stay busy if you can.  Let us know about tomorrow!

    Love,

    Sharon 

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited February 2012

    Thank you so much, all of you girls for the encouragement.  To be honest, today I've been not feeling anything other that a kind of disconnection to this whole process.  I am a little anxious about the whole idea of going there for the US and I know they will do a needle biopsy because I know my onc . This whole BC thingy is just so all consuming on many days, but really, the last week or so I have actually focused on being hopeful since I've been feeling pretty good and progressing with the PT for my knee recovery.  Getting out and walking again has helped me in this regard.  The only thing I can do is focus on my inner knowing that all will be ok and all will be well,.................HopefullyTongue out

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    Barb

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  • Karina121293
    Karina121293 Member Posts: 370
    edited March 2012

    Barb, how did the appointment go???  Please let us know. Been thinking of you..

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  • jennyboog
    jennyboog Member Posts: 1,322
    edited March 2012

    Just checking in on you Barb.

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  • MaxineO
    MaxineO Member Posts: 555
    edited March 2012

    Any news, Barb? Thinking of you.

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  • Rachel1
    Rachel1 Member Posts: 363
    edited March 2012

    Checking in also.

    Hugs,

    Rachel 

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited March 2012

    So I was there for the whole day.  They called me in and took a number of pics and sent me back to the waiting room for 2 hours!    Then they called me back again and said they wanted to get more views and they took more pictures using 3 different paddles.  I kept thinking I'm numb, so this is the day they tell me the cancer is back,  they send me back again to the waiting room for 2 more hours!  Then a girl came in and told me the Rad DR. wants to take an ultra sound,  Now I'm just thinking whatever......Undecided  The doc comes in and applogizes for all the pics and time but they want to "watch'' me closely.  So she does the ultra sound and tells me "good, you're clear go have a nice dinner and celebrate"  I got home that night exhausted  buf releieved.  So now I don't have to do this for another year.  Thank you all so much for the caring words and support.  Sorry I haven't posted anything till now.  My grand daughters have been here this weekend and on the computerWink

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    Barb

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  • Karina121293
    Karina121293 Member Posts: 370
    edited March 2012

    WOW Barb, what a relief !!!  So happy for you. Never mind the waiting. It was worth the good news. Now have a relaxing weekend. Many hugs.

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  • caaclark
    caaclark Member Posts: 936
    edited March 2012

    WHEW!  I hope you have a chance to decompress!  Glad everything is fine.

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  • karen1956
    karen1956 Member Posts: 6,503
    edited March 2012

    Shanagirl....Congrats on the good news!!!!

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  • SpunkyGirl
    SpunkyGirl Member Posts: 1,568
    edited March 2012

    They really have no idea what we go thru when we have these scares! I am so glad for your great news, but so sorry for what you had to go thru in the meantime!

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