Very concerned

my personal advice is to stay off of dr. Google. You can google “toe ache” and “toe cancer” will appear. You’re doing the right thing.. your mammogram is scheduled. Is there any way they could squeeze you in sooner? Put you on the cancellation list?

There are a million reasons why your breast is swollen.. many of those being B9.But until the mammo and possibly an u/s, you will not know.

Sending positive vibes and of course prayers your way. Please let us know the results.

that is worrisome to have such a strong family history. Waiting and wondering are the worst. Try to get some rest, go on a long walk, exercise. Anything to help you get your mind off of it. Even if it’s stsyijg off of this site.. although I LOVE this site because of its members, sometimes I find it all overwhelming. Remember, baby steps. And you’re not diagnosed until the pathology report comes back.

Hi Mandy! I think it depends. Last year I had my first mammo. Everything seemed ok that day. But they called me back to do more tests after They sawsomething. Had more mammo images and an ultrasound on the 2nd visit. Hang in there

Your hospital likely has a social worker to help you apply for medical assistance-multiple options based on income guidelines/medical bills. It is possible the hospital will charge you for their social worker's time. So your other option is to contact your closest DHS Dept of Human Services office and see what you need to do to apply for medical assistance (the hospital social worker usually turns around and contacts them.) If you are employed, you need to get the paperwork done for FMLA-usually the dr's office has the paperwork for this-but they may charge a fee for paperwork-depending on the size of your employer you might be able to do this paperwork thru them.

PWdwhite - you should definitely get this checked out, at ER if your anxiety is overwhelming or call your PCP in the morning and try to get a same day appointment. Changes should always be checked. Be sure to tell your docs receptionist the details so they can slide you in quick if you decide not to go to ER.Deep breaths, this may be nothing more than just bad bruising. Go at very least for your sanity. Please post how it goes, we’re there for you! Gentle hugs!!

Awwww hun, please don't cry...I know it's terrifying when things like this happen but please know that the vast majority of them are benign! More than 80%!! Don't google, that will make anyone cry...all you'll find is the bad stuff. If you have to google use the search term 'benign breast conditions'. Try doing stuff you love, Netflix, ice cream, do your nails, clean your house... whatever it takes to keep busy and calmer! Just don't sit and think about it if you can. Sending positive thoughts your way!

Edited to say: you can post your own thread for even more support by going to the ‘not Diagnosed but Concerned’ board and hitting the ‘post topic’ tab at the top of the oag

mandy1974

I'm very sorry that you are going through all of this.

I am actually in Boiling Springs..so not way too far away from you. Please check to see if your breast center has any grants. My breast center has a Komen grant that will help ladies who are uninsured or underinsured. It is a lifesaver. I will be praying for you. Let us know how it goes.

We are here for you.

That would be awesome! I hate that you dealt with so much confusion and mixed results in the ER. I hope that you will get some answers very soon. Please let us know. Sending you positive thoughts and prayers!

so I asked my mother if it just could be bruising and I not know and she said yes. That is what it probably is. So ok it is growing, it is still dark dark red and black. No yellow or blue. A picture I took with my phone look like red dots on it. But now it is getting hard around edge. I have no insurance and I hate the thought of going to the er but if any one of you saw it, well it is scary. I have tried to put it out of my mind but I have a son in college and I am a single mom. I should go. It could be nothing

Pdwwhite, Kmartin makes an excellent point, have you researched financial assistance locally? I’d be willing to help you resource info online if you want to PM me where you’re located. I also have free long distance calling and could contact any sources I find and let you know what I find. Sometimes it takes the power of more than one to get things moving. I’m not trying to scare or invade your privacy, I just think you need to get this checked, at very least for your peace of mind. Here if you need a helping hand.

Pdwwhite, as scary as this is, DO NOT go to the ER. This is not a medical emergency. It will cost you an arm and a leg if you go there. If you have no access to a physician, you might try Urgent Care. It's still not the most appropriate choice, but it will cost less than the ER and you won't be tying up valuable emergency resources on something best suited to be seen in a doctor's office or clinic.