family history and a breast mass

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jecka
jecka Member Posts: 7
edited January 2015 in Waiting for Test Results
family history and a breast mass
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  • jecka
    jecka Member Posts: 7
    edited January 2015

    Hello

    I am 34 years old and have a breast mass on my right breast, doctor is sending me for a diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound. She wanted me to be seen the first of next week (today is Friday 1/6) unfortunately even after trying to fit me in I can't be seen until next Friday. 2 of my aunt's on my father's side have had breast cancer, I don't know a lot of specifics because I don't really know that side of the family at all.


    Don't really have a specific question per say just wanting to feel like I'm being heard and my fears are being validated, I know my loved ones mean well but if I hear another oh you're fine or a story about someone who knew someone and it was all fine I may scream


    Thabks

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    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited January 2015

    jecka, welcome to Breastcancer.org!

    We hate the scary reasons that you're here but glad you found us! You've definitely discovered a place full of support, advice, encouragement, knowledge, and a wonderful sounding board for all you may be feeling.

    Welcome again, and thanks for posting! Please keep us posted on how things go.

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  • grackle
    grackle Member Posts: 6
    edited January 2015

    Augh I know, you could just scream when people tell you not to worry, of course you worry, why wouldn't you? I have just spent two weeks in high anxiety and am happy to report that all turned out to be fine, but can't expect that someone else will then say, oh, well then of course that means I'm fine too. Statistically speaking? Yeah, the odds are in your favor. But of course you're scared.

    It'd be great if people could be comfortable with saying, I understand, you must be so worried, it's hard to wait and hard to go about your life waiting and waiting; even if they do slip in a comforting "it's probably fine" it's good to also acknowledge that it's normal to be scared and obsess about it. People can deal with "yes" and "no" but don't do well with "maybe/maybe not."

    I found that daytime's busy-ness often helped distract me from dwelling on things as I waited for my biopsy day, but evenings seemed long, my husband and I coped by enjoying wine and really stupid comedy films and shows for an hour and a half in the evening. It really helped me to laugh and not think about things for a little while.

    As for the day of your procedures, the biopsy didn't hurt like I thought it would--I've had dental visits that hurt more--and even though you may go home without answers right away, you do get more information and that's so much better than the dreaded "you have a mass, go make an appointment" timespan.

    Hope all goes well...hang in there and avail yourself of hugs...

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  • jecka
    jecka Member Posts: 7
    edited January 2015

    The wait is definitely crazy making! And the obsessive need to feel the mass and everywhere else is not helping but can't seem to not check and my right armpit is swollen but this doesn't do me any good it's not like I'm suddenly going to know know answers or that the mass is going to suddenly disappear since I checked an hour before! One of my friends, I've only told my mother and MIL and 2 friends who's help I've needed with child care, is making me crazy sending me articles every couple of hours. Friday seems s o far away I just hope the radiologist says something that day instead of making me wait over the weekend after waiting 7 days to even get testing done. Does the radiologist usually look right away or will a tech take pictures and I'll have to wait more?

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  • jecka
    jecka Member Posts: 7
    edited January 2015

    Called the gyn/ob office today and spoke with the nurse since I had know idea about when I would get results or if I needed a follow up in that office and was told that on Friday I would have my diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound and then the radiologist would give me their findings right away and help me with the next steps, if any. I feel a bit more calm now knowing that Friday I will at least know whether I'll need a biopsy or not. It's not much but it's something and every little bit helps in this crazy waiting game.

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