I was called back for secondary screening on Dec 5th after my 3yrly mammogram.( Over 50 programn) Went to Breast Clinic for further mammo and was told an abnormality 2 x5 mm small but deep was present. Needle biopsy was performed, confirming this was not a cyst but not acheiving a sample. An appointment for a Stereo Core Biopsy was made for 27th then cancelled, new date 10/01. This was also cancelled and I attend tomorrow 4th.
Have been feeling very down but also silly. The size is so small, there must be others who need this appointment more than I do. The first biopsy was 4 days after my birthday, this one is 2 days before my 40th wedding anniversary ,
Has anyone else had a stereo that can give me some advice.
Demi;
Well first happy birthday and happy anniversary. 40 years of marriage, that is really awesome. I’m sorry that you have to go through this right now.
Demi, one thing that my cancer experience has taught me is that there is no good type of cancer and no good amount of cancer. I also found that my dx was a rollercoaster ride. When first dx the dr thought it was a lot of cancer (6cm +) and in the lymph nodes. After all the testing (CT, MRI, bone) they said it was a 1.5cm with no node involvement. We cancelled chemo and scheduled a lumpectomy. When I had the lumpectomy it was in the nodes (and outside of them), tumour was 2.2 and had spread into a 6cmx4cm dense fibrocystic area of tissue. Chemo was rescheduled and I ended up doing a bi-lateral mastectomy on completion of the chemo. It was also confirmed recently that a questionable spot that showed up on my hip back on the orignal scans was bone mets.
The intent was not to alarm you and I apologize if I did. Confirming your state is very important. Also, remember that there will be wait times to get results back and if confirmed several other tests will be ordered. I didn’t have anyone to direct me at the time so I hope I was helpful in some way.
Take care,
Janet
Thank you JanetK.
I know I have to follow thru with whatever tests are required. The breast care nurse explained that this was what screening was all about, early detection. You become a bit blase about the regular screenng and the shock of the recall did have a knock down effect on me.
I went by myself as I thought by taking smeone I was preparing for bad news. I came home stunned as I did not expect the breast nurse or the head of radiology to be called for during the consultation, I did not for a moment think that a biopsy would take place at this appointment. Everyone was too caring and it scared me. Most of what they said rolled over me as I kept my self together. The breast nurse rang me a few days later to change the appointment and since then I have been feeling like I am sinking into a black hole.
I have told no one apart from my husband, he is my best friend as well as my lover and will give me support. Once I know what is going on I will tell my children. They have young families and I did not want to spoil Chrstmas. We were planning a trip to Australia for our anniversary but had to cancel in November due to other reasons and rescheduled for April. Just as wel really. We are now celebrating with family and I just hope I can keep my self together for that.
There I go again, I will probably go today and be told it is nothing. Up and down. When I read these posts and see what others are going thru I feel very cross with myself for feeling so pathectic.
Thank you again for responding
I hope your appointment went well today. Please keep us posted. The whole process can be quite overwhelming. Don’t even feel down on yourself. This is a very scarey and very shocking experience to go through regardless of the outcome.
Take care,
Janet
Hi
Yesterday was over and done with in a hour. The procedure unpleasant but bearable, the professionals very efficient and kind. Six samples were taken which makes me wonder that there is anything left from such a small abnormality.
The results are due on the 18th when I have an appointment to return to BC. Felt a bit sore and queasy last night but so far this morning feel OK.
Strangely this morning I feel very calm, I will work at keeping this calmness. I am known jokingly in the family as the optimistic pessimist.
Looking forward to a weekend walking my dog and visits from children and granchildren. It is good to see life thru a childs eyes it all looks fresh again.