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qanda Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-30-06 03:11 PM
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Doctor found a mass in my left breast today
I went for my gynelogical exam today and the doctor found a 3x4 cm mass in my left breast. It's the same breast that I had another lump in five years ago, which was biopsied and found to be benign. I am praying that it's nothing, but I dread going through the whole process again especially since I don't have health insurance this time around. Please pray for my peace of mind. I am 38 years old and really hope that this is nothing serious.
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LiberalinNC Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-30-06 04:01 PM
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1. Chances are it's nothing, but be smart and have it removed!
I am a 12 year breast cancer survivor, who knows quite a bit about lumps in the breast. Did you have a mammogram or sonogram of the breast yet? Make an appt. w/ a surgeon asap to get your piece of mind.
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qanda Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-30-06 04:51 PM
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2. My mammogram is next Wednesday
I wish it were sooner so I didn't have to wait. Is removal better than needle or stereotactic biopsy?
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LiberalinNC Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-30-06 04:57 PM
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3. Needle biopsy's are good, they can tell what is in the lump,
but my concern is not that...what doctors don't tell you is that if you leave a non-cancerous lump/tumor in your breast, it could turn into cancer, it could take months even years before this happens, it could be hormonally caused or not. My best advice to you, and I give this to every woman I meet is to have the lump taken out.

Good luck and relax, chances are it's nothing...believe me, I do understand how you are feeling. If the mammogram doesn't show them anything, demand a sonogram and then a needle biopsy. Keep me "abreast" of your situation. I'll be thinking of you.
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qanda Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-30-06 05:23 PM
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4. Thank you so much
It's good to take time to smile and take it seriously all at the same time. Your experience and wisdom are much appreciated. I'm sorry for what you had to go through to make you so wise.
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LiberalinNC Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-30-06 06:47 PM
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5. You're welcome!
When I was diagnosed there were NO young women to talk too (I was only 28). I vowed then to help every young woman I could. 12 years later I'm helping many cancer survivors by volunteering at a local university hospital. Good luck!
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mzteris Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-26-06 06:51 AM
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17. they didn't even
DO a needle biopsy on mine.

I have to go back in 6 mos for another mammogram........

They think it's just a benign lump from what they see - based on a comparison from a mammo 5 yrs ago. (The doctor didn't find it, the mammogram did.)

Should I get a biopsy done?

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flamingyouth Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-31-06 11:52 AM
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6. Best of luck to you
How scary. I'll be keeping you in my thoughts. :hug:
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qanda Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Apr-02-06 09:30 PM
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7. Thank you so much
I'm going to have a mammogram and ultrasound on Wednesday. I appreciate your thoughts and the hug. I will keep you all posted.
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NashVegas Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Apr-03-06 06:10 PM
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8. Good Luck
In the meantime, try not to let the stress get to you.
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LiberalinNC Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Apr-04-06 07:09 AM
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9. Good luck tomorrow!!!
Only "good" thoughts for you!!!
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qanda Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-05-06 02:11 PM
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10. Update
I'm back from my mammogram and the doctor recommends I have this lump removed. He doesn't thing it's cancerous-- GREAT NEWS! However, he says you can never be sure without a biopsy. I asked about the lump I had biopsied five years ago and the doctor told me that it is completely gone-- MORE GREAT NEWS!

Thank you all for your support.
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LiberalinNC Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-05-06 07:27 PM
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11. I'm very impressed w/ your doctor, seems to be on the ball.
Am extremely glad things went well. Let us know when you have the lump removed. Good luck!
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XanaDUer Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-08-06 04:15 PM
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12. I am so glad for you!
{hugs}

Sadly, a coworker was just diagnosed Monday with breast cancer. She is devastated. She is taking some time off and is going in for surgery on Tuesday. Then, depending on what they find (sentinel node biopsy, etc.) she will discuss with her doctor about what to do that is the best way to treat it.
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SCRUBDASHRUB Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Apr-10-06 09:02 PM
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13. Here's sending good vibes and prayers that everything is
fine.
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qanda Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-25-06 09:25 PM
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14. I go in tomorrow morning at 6 to have the mass removed
If you feel so inclined, please say a prayer for me. I will update you all when I get a chance. Thanks again for your support.
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SCRUBDASHRUB Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-25-06 09:50 PM
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15. Good luck; prayers coming your way!
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wakemeupwhenitsover Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-25-06 09:51 PM
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16. Sending good thoughts & prayers your way.
Hang tough. Everything will be okay.

:hug:
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qanda Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-26-06 07:35 PM
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18. Update on Surgery
The surgery went well. I will know the results of the biopsy in a few days. I'm a little tired, but all in all very happy that this is over. Even if I don't respond directly, I want you all to know how much your support has meant to me over the past couple of months. THANK YOU!!!!
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JI7 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-27-06 02:49 AM
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19. just saw this thread now
good to see everything is going well so far. hoping it continues.
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LiberalinNC Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-07-06 04:51 PM
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23. That is truly the best news!!!
FYI since you have had a cyst removed, there is a chance you could get more...just be on the look out and them removed.

My mother in-law is having a lump removed on Friday, she's has pre-cancerous cells removed about 9 years ago, I'll be worrying about her now.

Again, glad to hear everything worked out well for you!
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qanda Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-01-06 04:25 PM
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20. Great News Update
I went to the surgeon today for the results and the mass was benign. I thank you all for your thoughts, wisdom and encouragement throughout this process. I feel better knowing that I had the lump removed.
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Longhorn Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-01-06 08:52 PM
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21. Great news!
Thanks for letting us know and continued good health to you! :hi:
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Beaverhausen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-06-06 06:37 PM
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22. Just found this thread. Glad it all was OK in the end
:hug:
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