Hoping to get results of biopsy tomorrow
Hi Everyone,
I am brand new to the site and hope I am not going about this the wrong way in simply creating a new post. I found a lump on December 29th. I really was not too concerned, but my boyfriend was. He urged me to call the doctors. I called on December 30. My OBGYN could not see me until January 13th. I was a bit disturbed about that at the time of the call. Now I pissed about it, given it took him all of a minute to decide, "Let's get you scheduled for a mammogram and ultrasound." I mean, ANY OBGYN in the office could have decided that and I could be two weeks further into this thing. Anyway, I had the mammogram and ultrasound on January 15th and the radiologist told me point blank that she though it was breast cancer. I still thought "probably not! Just schedule me for a biopsy!" The more she talked, the more passionate and emotional she became. She also brought my boyfriend to the ultrasound room. He became emotional and that's when it started feeling a little more real. A little more possible. I was able to get scheduled for a biopsy the next day, January 16th, though not with the location I preferred. It's a challenge calling around for a next day biopsy at 4:30pm on a Thursday.
During the biopsy, the surgeon didn't say one way or another but she highly recommended I cancel a business trip to Vegas this week and be here for the results on Tuesday. For some reason, I am worried that call and the results won't actually come on Tuesday. She scheduled a follow-up Friday; she said just as place holder. Why not just schedule the follow-up for Tuesday? She said she would call me and depending on the results, could talk to me over the phone and/or have me come in on Tuesday. What do you girls make of that?
FYI... The mass is 4cm in my left breast. That seems HUGE considering it was my first time feeling it. My last mammogram was October 2013. I actually had breast augmentation in May 2015. There was a lot of breast massaging by me, the plastic surgeon, and the boyfriend before and after surgery. How is such a large mass there now, in such a short amount of time? There are also reactive lymph nodes in my left armpit.
I am 43 years old. A single mom by choice to a 4 beautiful 4 year old boy. I met my boyfriend 15 months ago. He's great. I have been described by doctors as being healthy as a horse and physiologically younger than my years. During annual physicals and with bloodwork (which I also happened to have last week in the midst of all this), all they test for... I am within the normal range of EVERYthing and that's been the case for years. My doctor tell me I am his only patient that is that way. I bought additional life insurance last year (SO GLAD now) and I was found to be "Super Preferred" after my physical and bloodwork and was told that only about 2% of those insured by them have such a rating. How is this even possible?
This wait so far has been TOO bad. The worst is when I think of my 4 year old son; not seeing him grow WELL in to adulthood and not being here when he calls for me. I know I should not think that way now. But it's hard to avoid at times.
I don't even know what questions to ask of you all, but any thoughts and comments will be appreciated.
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Things seem to be moving pretty quickly for you. I had to wait quite a while between finding lump and biopsy. Surgery was more than 2 months after finding the lump.
I hope you get benign results and only the biopsy shows that for sure so there is still a chance.
As far as being healthy as a horse. You will discover many very healthy women on this forum. Breast cancer does not discriminate.
Once you have your diagnosis it will be easier to come up with questions. Take care of yourself and do lots of reading on the site.
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I'm so sorry that you have this now to worry about. You asked about "She said she would call me and depending on the results, could talk to me over the phone and/or have me come in on Tuesday." I would interpret that she means if it's not cancer, she'll tell you over the phone and if it is, she'll want you to come in.
It's a big shock to find out that your general health and sense of well being does not preclude breast cancer. I'll agree with you about the life insurance--hang onto that if you do have bc. I was a very healthy person (actually, I still am) and I was first diagnosed 15 years ago and have two primary breast cancers. I'm a very healthy stage IV cancer patient. Go figure.
I know this is about impossible, but try to divert yourself from obsessing about the possibilities. Whatever happens, even if it is cancer, you'll find that you can cope with it. The hardest time to cope is now when you're going through the Waiting Game. Please keep posting as we care.
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Thanks Winning! Waiting really is the worst. I just said to my sister that I really just want to know so I can get moving with the next steps. I have managed pretty well so far. My boyfriend, sister, and brother-in-law have been great at distracting me.
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Thanks Wrenn. You bring up an interesting point / observation. Saturday night I was googling and ran across a site where women briefly gave their story of diagnosis and treatment. It surprised me how some moved very quickly and others had what seems like a lot of time between diagnosis and steps. I guess the individual may dictate that some. I hope the doctors, insurance, and bureaucracy is not the reason.
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I got a call at 7:30 in the morning from the doctor who read my report from my biopsies. All I remember him saying is "I'm sorry, but you have breast cancer". What a way to start a day!!!! I had several more biopsies in the days after that only to find more cancer. I tried a lumpectomy, which didn't get it all and moved on to a BMX, which got all the cancer. My suggestion -- when you research, stay off Dr. Google and stay on BCO. There are lots of amazing ladies who have "been there/done that" on this site. Take a breath, regroup with a list of questions and know that we are here to help you through this journey.
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SugarCakes-
We want to welcome you to our community here at BCO. We're sorry for what brings you here, but we're glad you've found us, and hope you find this place to be one of support and encouragement when you need it most.
The waiting is one of the hardest parts, isn't it? We hope you get some answers tomorrow! Try to stay positive, and know that we're all here for you. Let us know when you find out!
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Got the phone call today with the biopsy results. Breast and lymph nodes have malignant tumors. I will go in to meet with the doctor tomorrow. Not terribly surprised considering things said and behaviors during the mammogram and ultrasounds. It's IDC and I am HER2 positive. That is all the doctor really said over the phone. Seems the latter may explain why the lump seemingly appeared from nowhere and has grown as much as it has. Ready for tomorrow appointment to get here. -
My tumor seemed to appear suddenly too. I had a breast exam by my gyn only about four months prior and all felt good. I will second what someone else said about staying off Dr Google. I had myself all freaked out when I started reading about being Her2+. The wonderful ladies on the triple positive thread helped me see that pretty much everything I was reading was out of date. This place is such a great source of information!
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Hi Sugarcakes,I hope your appointment went well and you are satisfied with your treatment plan. I also agree that Dr. Google can cause much anxiety and unanswered questions. I find that these type of forums are productive and also supportive.
Take care,
Nancy
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YOu got your biopsy and results the exact same days as me. I am sorry.
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