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princessfluffybritches
princessfluffybritches Member Posts: 81
edited July 2018 in Waiting for Test Results

Hi.  This all started with a growth on my thigh .  The Derma biopsied it and said it was metastatic carcinoma most likely from the breast or from the breast.  I had a mammo a month prior (the new type)  and it was fine and said no changes from 2016 (two years ago).  Some scarring seen which had been there in years prior.  So I go to the oncologist and he is checking my breasts and sends me for an MRI, chest xray, and PET scan.  I see him again in a week. I have no results yet.

So what I gather so far is that it's uncommon to find a growth on an extremity prior to finding a primary cancer site, and if the growth metastasized from the breast to the thigh, they would find breast cancer cells in the growth on my thigh.  And if my breast cancer has metastacized  to a growth on my thigh, it can mean that the breast cancer has metastacized to other areas as well Prior to the thigh because the thigh is not a choice site for a breast cancer.

This is all from the reading I have done.  It sounds like I have one foot in the grave and a growth on my thigh is not a very good sign.  I have no symptoms of anything.  

Serves me right for doing a lot of reading on the internet.  I have a hard time absorbing all this potential most likely diagnosis.  I'm very depressed but don't let anyone see it.  

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  • SOMANYQUESTIONS
    SOMANYQUESTIONS Member Posts: 21
    edited July 2018

    hi, first, stay off dr google .. you don't know anything until the test results are in.. they will have a lot of info to work with to help you from all those tests .. try not to sink into depression.. try to stay very busy if you can.. and know you have us here with you. rest, and then if you must, fight! keep us posted!!

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  • SOMANYQUESTIONS
    SOMANYQUESTIONS Member Posts: 21
    edited July 2018

    oh, and get a binder and keep all your results and image cd's in one place, easily referred to and easily transportable

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  • Icietla
    Icietla Member Posts: 1,265
    edited July 2018

    I am so sorry, Princess. It is a terrible shock.

    It will be checked out to find out what type cancer was in the biopsy specimen. The more recently perceived breast lumps will be checked out.

    In the cases of some of our diagnosed members, the primary tumor / source site could not be determined.

    It is okay to feel bad. It is okay to grieve the loss of your apparent good health and your expectations of a future without cancer.

    You will feel better when you have a treatment plan. You have good times ahead. If you like, you will make new friends who truly understand.

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  • princessfluffybritches
    princessfluffybritches Member Posts: 81
    edited July 2018

    Dr. Google- that's a good one!

    I've read so many stories here, some bring tears to my eyes, not because of the dx, but because so many have gone thru so much and still come out on top.  I guess the feelings members go thru.  I really really want to learn how to enjoy what I have in life for as long as I can without letting the monster drain that away from me.  

    I'm glad I found you all!

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  • ysi
    ysi Member Posts: 16
    edited July 2018

    Are you up to date on other routine screenings? (pap smear, colonoscopy, etc.)

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  • princessfluffybritches
    princessfluffybritches Member Posts: 81
    edited July 2018

    Colonoscopy 4 years, pap 3 yrs.

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