Hi everyone …
lovely to see so many comments when I checked this evening - much appreciated!
Its been gorgeous this weekend so I have filled my time with sitting on the terrace and reading my book! Not too much energy spent I can tell you - but it seemed a shame not to take advantage of the lovely weather after all the rain we have had in recent weeks,
I do know Riveria del sol … I used to live in Elviria before moving to Estepona and Riviera is pretty close by.
Back to work for me tomorrow and for once Im actually glad! It passes the time more quickly and only 2 days this week before my biopsy on Wednesday.
Thanks so much for all your encouragement and support - and do you know, this had made me realise just how many women go through all this, and how frightening it can be - but this forum (which I only found last week) is just fantastic! Whatever my results this week I already know that I want to something to help support Breast Cancer care and support work - its had such an impact on me and I think the women on here are amazing!
Love to you all and I will let you know how I get on later this week,
Sue xxxxx
Hi Shirley
I had my surgery at Parque San Antonio, chemo at the hospital Clinico and I had my Radiotherapy at Croasa. I live just along from Algarobbo Costa, I’m sure you will know where that is. Looks like you are exactly a year behind me, I had my surgery in Nov 2007. This time last year I was well into my chemo & very ill in hospital for 3 weeks. It all seems like a bad dream now. I am on tamoxifen now and have my fingers crossed permanently!!! I just have to say I dont share your confidence in Dr Heymans, I had a biopsy there & was misdiagnosed, this gave my cancer plenty of time to spread to the lymph nodes!!! I will send you a message with my email address.
To Suein spain… I know I’ve already said but I’ll say again, good luck with your biopsy.Keep us informed.
Sue
xxx
I know this is a bit confusing 2 Sues I think I’ll sign off as Susana from now on!!
Hi Sue
I will be thinking of you on Wednesday, I really hope you have good news. I hope you have a good day at work,
Take care best wishes Shirley XX
Hi Susana
Thank you for message, I will be in touch by email. I would love to catch up. Thank you for being so kind.
best wishes Shirley XX
Hi everyone, well my work day is almost over (but I still managed to log into the forum lunchtime etc!) One more work day to go and then off to the hospital, cant believe I am actually wishing days away!
Did anyone do what I find myself doing at the moment, scouring the internet for any info at all - why do I need a biopsy ? why couldnt the mammogram and ultrasound give a definitive answer ? does needing a biopsy mean the mammogram and ultrasound were both suspicious - what does a benign or cancerous tumour feel like (and then constantly checking to see if I can still feel mine).
I feel like Im going mad! Its not my normal behaviour! Im usually really together and calm …
I cannot believe I asked NO questions whatsoever last week - I didnt even ask them what they found in either the mammogram or the bloomin ultrasound! I must make sure I have the interpreter there on Wednesday.
Hope you ladies are all ok today - talk to you soon
Sue xxx
Sorry! just read that back and Im ranting!! I will try to remain calm from hereon in.
Take care
Sue x
Hi Sue
Its a triple test, each test reveals a piece of the information, if there is any suspicion of cancer at all any reputable place will do all three parts…think of it as testing by look, by reaction to ultrasound waves and by pathology. Its important to get all three aspects…you cant judge by one.
As for what a cancerous lump feels like - we are all different -they all feel different.
try not to speculate, you can only know anything through the tests, I know its easier said than done, but at least its not long wait.
cathy
Hi Cathy, I appreciate your words. Im convinced I´ll actually be a better person after this (thought I was ok before!) but it already has me thinking about how much I should be appreciating everything in my life …Sue
Hi Sue
I hope all went well today. I have been thinking about you. The waiting and not knowing is so hard.
I really hope its good news for you.
bst wishes Shirley XX
Hi Sue
Are you ok after yesterday? Let us know how it went.
Susana
x
Hi Susana, Shirley
Sorry - havent been on the pc for a day or not. Well, the biopsy was ok on wednesday, the anasthetic was probably the worst part but that only lasted 2 or 3 seconds which is nothing at all !!! no pain whatsoever just slightly uncomfortable whilst they were putting in the needles etc - took 5 samples and now I just wait. I have to say though that I am feeling a lot more optimistic that this will be benign - the doctor who did the biopsy spoke brilliant English and he was so nice. Made me feel very calm and talked to me the whole way through it all. I asked him what he thought and he just said to him it looks fine but only the path lab will confirm. The directness of the Spanish is probably due to the language issue! because he did say I may have to wait 2 weeks for the results - but if it 2 weeks then that will be good news - if they phone me before then its probably bad news!!! mmmmmmmmmm I know what he meant - it just sounded so to the point and not coated in any nice words etc- but again I know its just the little bit of lost in translation!
Im taking the day off today just because I feel like it and its Friday! plus I am a little sore today, bruising not too bad … but the location of the lump and biopsy makes it difficult for me to wear a proper bra at the moment !! and thats not a good look for work!!!
Thank you so much for your best wishes - it does mean a lot. I´ll let you know how everything goes once I get a call from the hospital - lets hope it takes them ages to get back to me! that way Im sure it can only be good news!
Hope you are all keeping well … take good care
Sue xxxxx
Hi Susana, Shirley and all …
Just thought I´d catch up with you, hope you are all ok ?
Isnt it strange, after all the waiting and the waiting being the worst thing, I am now watching my phone hoping it DOESNT ring! The stupid way they told me at the the hospital that getting my results back after 2 weeks would be a good sign, earlier than 2 weeks would be a bad sign has left me all muddled!
Yes the waiting is the hardest thing, but the longer I wait then apparently the better my news will be. You would think most of the results would come back roughly at the same time - so giving me good news surely shouldnt take so long. I have to admit to feeling more positive than negative at the moment which is a good thing, but I still wont be sure until I get the news from the hospital.
Has anyone else had to wait so long for biopsy results ???
Take care
Sue xxxx
Hi
Sounds like you will be ok, still have fingers crossed for you.
Xusana x
Thanks Susana - I certainly hope so, although until I get the telephone call and the appointment I wont be completely relaxed. I still have the nagging feeling that if they think its benign after a mmamogram and ultrasound then why do the biopsy. But Im not dwelling on that at the moment - just keeping everything crossed I get a good result in the end.
I´ll let you know when you can uncross those fingers for me!
Sue x
Hi Sue,
Hows it going, Have you got your results back yet? I really hope they are good. Have a good weekend and try to relax and enjoy our lovely sunshine here,
Take care Shirley XX
Hi Shirley - lovely to hear from you.
Sadly no results as yet - but as I said before Im focusing hard on that being a good thing (as in Im sure they would have told me sooner if it was bad news) … but at the same time the wait is still driving me completely mad!
I tried to call the hospital on Friday but no one could help me! so Im going to try again today (its a huge celebration week here in Spain this week - Semana Santa (Easter) so its difficult to get anything done to be honest … but Im figuring the hospital should still be working at normal strength!
I will let you know once I get some news.
Thanks for thinking of me - its really appreciated.
Take care of yourself and hope you are ok.
Love Sue xxx
Sue - hope you manage to hear something soon - you seem to have been waiting for so long…
Theresa x
Thankyou Rhapsody - it feels like months to be honest - when in fact it is 2 weeks 5 days since my biopsy (not that Im counting the days!!!).
I know they probably prioritise who they contact in terms of who needs to be seen as a matter of urgency, or who may need treatment to start asap - but I still think it is very unfair to leave people under this black cloud for weeks on end - I do know that there is a huge chance now that my results are more likely to be good - but thats not the point during the time you are sat worrying about it. It has been a really difficult time for me I have to admit. And if you knew me personally you would know how bad it must be for me to feel this way…Im generally a bouncy, happy, positive person - who tries to keep everyone around her upbeat!!! and now Im sounding like a miserable old git most days! (excuse my language!)
Sue xxx
Hi Sue
I hope you managed to enjoy Easter, and our lovely weather here.
I hope you get your results this week, and then you can move on what ever it is!!
Hope its good news take care
best wishes Shirley XX
Hi Shirley
I had a very quiet Easter - which was lovely! its always nice when I have a few days to do absolutely nothing! I work long hours with a lot of travelling thrown in so any time off is a bonus!
The weather in Estepona was glorious but pretty windy!
I am catching up on my emails at work today as its my first day back - but will be spending lunchtime chasing the hospital once again.
Thanks for your thoughts, Ill obviously let you all know as and when I hear anything.
Sue xxx