Just gotta let it out before I explode

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Sorry, just need to vent and there is nowhere else to go. While DH is great; he just doesn't need me dumping on him anymore for what really is probably nothing.


Celebrated my one year, in remission, all is good. Couple scares along the way; nothing went the way I expected once we left the BS office after DX so was really, really happy to move on. I was one of those dummies who had no idea what breast cancer could do, where it could end up.


I do not feel paranoid, I am not living scared and I get that for most early stagers, it doesn't come back. Had clean mammo in September, report mentioned mammo being of limited value due to denseness, but was happy to hear clear. Found new lump a couple weeks ago, above the lumpectomy scar line, painful, heavy, I was assuming scar tissue or leftover radiation SE's. Went to my RO tech because she does great breast exams and figured she could confirm. She decided it needed ultrasound to be sure. I go on Friday.


Thus my vent; there is no freaking way that this thing came back already. Absolutely cannot happen. I am tempted to just cancel the ultrasound appt and tell myself scar tissue, deal with it but that would be incredibly stupid. Fact that it hurts doesn't put my mind at ease because the damn first lump hurt. I cannot believe that for the next however many years life can go along as normal and then BAM! I really was moving forward but I am so angry at the thought that I am literally shaking. More than likely on Friday, the call will come that it's scar tissue, move on. Great, will there be a next time, another lump, another hang on maybe it really is something? Do I have my life back or not?


Thanks to whoever made it through this post; may all of you struggling with the same issues be well and happy.


I can say that it helped to write it down and I am grateful to have the chance.

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  • BayouBabe
    BayouBabe Member Posts: 2,221
    edited October 2013


    Nancy44 - I am at my one year mark also. I am so sorry for your fear and anger right now. Keep the appointment. I will be here holding your hand until you get the results that it is scar tissue. Hugs!

  • Bren-2007
    Bren-2007 Member Posts: 6,241
    edited October 2013


    Hi Nancy,


    I hope you're feeling better today. Did you have your ultrasound today?


    "Do I have my life back or not." Great sentence ... and thought provoking. I believe I do have my life back, but the fear never goes away. My sis had to meet with the radiologist yesterday as she had a bad mammogram last week. Of course I went with her, and we were relieved to find out after more films were taken, that she got the all-clear. I was shaking and so full of fear and worried for her as well. I also believe we go through some sort of grieving process when we get cancer. I will never be the same again ... but I still live my life ... and try to set the fear aside.


    hugs,


    Bren

  • liefie
    liefie Member Posts: 2,440
    edited October 2013


    Nanvy44, I hope and pray that you get good news today. Your situation represents each and every woman on this board who has to live with this fear for the rest of their lives. Big hugs to you!

  • bluepearl
    bluepearl Member Posts: 961
    edited October 2013


    Yeppers. Had it twice! What I learned is worrying doesn't do a damned thing but steal away your good moments. I now have a "what will be, will be" attitude and try to stack the deck in my favor with diet, exercise and stress reduction. Hoping you have good news too!

  • Nancy44
    Nancy44 Member Posts: 43
    edited October 2013


    Thank you, all of you, so much for your prayers, good thoughts and well wishes. At a time when I felt like it could all fall apart again, I drew strength from your posts. I did have good news and I am grateful.


    Ultrasound results said no sign of cancer although area of concern should be followed up by physician for possible follow up. I haven't heard from the doctor yet as to whether it's scar tissue, fluid, or what. Don't care what it is now, I know what it's not and can move on again. I am so anxious to put this whole thing behind me and hope that this was the last bump in the road.


    May you sweet ladies be blessed with happy days and good health, be well.

  • liefie
    liefie Member Posts: 2,440
    edited October 2013


    So happy for you, Nancy! YAYYY!!!!!!

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