This is surreal: got the "so sorry" call

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ConnieW2018
ConnieW2018 Member Posts: 2
edited May 2018 in Just Diagnosed

I had a suspicious 3D mammo about a month ago--not an unusual circumstance, I have dense breasts and have gotten call backs before. This call back was for an ultrasound and halfway through the tech announced "I'm sorry, but the doctor needs to see this." Great, I thought as I was ushered in to see the Breast Navigator...what? Breast Navigator?

Okay, as far as risk factors go, I'm 55, and don't have kids...not for lack of trying or wanting. I'm healthy, though could stand to loose some pounds (thank you menopause). No family history of cancer of any kind. I started my period when I was 10; finished it around 53.

So back to the navigator, she showed me a graphic while pointing somberly to the 7mm spot and after several perky "I'm sorrys", she handed me paperwork to schedule a biopsy. It took 2 1/2 weeks, during which I worked hard convincing myself that it was a fibroid. The biopsy last Monday was a drag and I ended up with a horrible 3+ inch purple, fuschia, yellow bruise that itches a bit right now. Then my primary care provider called me Wednesday morning with another "so sorry", but she hadn't read through the pathology report and couldn't give me any information.

Now I'm waiting for my first visit with the surgeon on Tuesday...puts a damper on the whole holiday weekend. But I have to admit I'm really trying not to make this too precious...it's a boob, or rather a spot in my boob that wasn't there last year...because in constrast one of my closest friends is, at 56, fighting the rapid progression of early onset Alzheimer's and has lost nearly half of his words. A boob is not a brain, despite what Hollywood has been telling us for years.

Still, I'm anxious to read the pathology, and not just a little perplexed about what triggered the cells to mutate--plastic water bottles, years working in hazardous environments, too many x-rays, not enough vitamins, fast food, power lines, or just dumb random luck. And more than anything I HATE that life as I knew it has changed.

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  • Shellsatthebeach
    Shellsatthebeach Member Posts: 316
    edited May 2018

    Hi Connie, welcome and let's hope for b9 results. Also, I agree there are things worst than BC. Let us know how your results come back.

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  • edwards750
    edwards750 Member Posts: 3,761
    edited May 2018

    We did draw the unlucky card Connie. I have a family history though. My sister and I both have BC. Our mom had it in her late 60s.

    Those phone calls are the worst but I was actually prepared for the DX. I too was called back for a recheck but never k car I left the facility so when I got THE call to cone back I just knew. One breast was bigger than the other. Game over.

    You are so right there are worse things. Alzheimer’s Is certainly one of those worse things. My MIL had it and died from it a few years ago. It is an insidious and cruel disease.

    Keep the faith and keep us posted.

    Diane

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  • Ingerp
    Ingerp Member Posts: 2,624
    edited May 2018

    Connie—you have a good attitude and that will serve you well. As to the why, we’ve all asked that question but it doesn’t really matter, does it?Gather your information and let us know. BCO is an *amazing* resource, from information to anecdotes to hand-holding (with some tears and chuckles thrown in for good measure). Hang in there.

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