Hi, my name is Emily. I am starting this because I guess I kind of just want support from someone other than my family. I'm 21, and have had tumors for as long as I can remember. when I was 17/18 I had one checked out, biopsied and ultrasound, and it came back as a fibroadenoma. the doctor back then wanted it taken out but falsely led me to believe it was not covered by insurance and was purely cosmetic.
Fast forward to now, 21 years old, the fibroadenoma that was 5cm x 4cm has grown to be, no joke, 18cm x 16 cm (which is about 6 or so inches both ways). I got it checked after getting insurance because it was/is very painful, and probably weighs a good solid 3 pounds or more. the doctor performing the extraction had a referral to the plastic surgeon, because taking the tumor out would take about 90% or so of my breast tissue. they had told me it wouldn't stop growing, which is where they think it's actually a phyllodes. I'll be getting an implant in the same surgery ( I hope) as the removal of the tumor. if there isn't enough tissue left, I'll need a tissue expander and that thought alone fills me with absolute dread.
my appointment for surgery is tomorrow and I am just scared and worried, being 21 it's just so much for me to take in. Any help and kind words would be much appreciated! ❤️
