I found a golf size lump in my breast in May and almost immediately had my first mammogram and ultrasound. I was told it was benign. A month later, another similar lump appeared and a small pink bug bite in the skin. Assuming it was the same as the first, and having a busy summer with three kids, I ignored it.
The lumps got smaller when I had my periods so I figured that meant it was hormonal. I had a bit of tenderness and pain but more related to needing to wear a loose bra. Finally went to Dr two weeks ago who assured me it wasn’t cancer but referred me to a breast. Specialist at the local cancer center. She took one look and ultrasound and told me she is pretty sure it’s IBC. She did a bunch of biopsies and will call with the results.
I still have two kids at home and one in college so that is all I can think about. I am most interested in types of IBC, treatment protocols, questions to ask…I live in a very rural area so am also worried about determining if I will get the best care here and where the best care is. I need years to get those girls grown up!
Also, I’m kicking myself for waiting three months after the second lumps.