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I have a niece (30 yrs) and her son (6 yrs) has Marfans. My great nephew (Nathan) is on some type of medicine for his thyroids. My niece is having a difficult time with (Nathan) with his medical problems.

I'm sorry that you are having are so many health problems. I hope the best for you.
 
Well, I had my mammogram this morning, and they did find a lump. They did an immediate ultrasound, and tried to insist I do not worry. That of course, did not help. I saw it on the screen, it was a quarter sized lump right around where my pain has been, right above the rib cage. The nurses seemed concerned, but hopefully I am just letting myself freak out again.

I get the results in 3-5 days because it is Friday, so please keep me in your prayers and thoughts.
 
The same thing happened to me last year, they saw something on the mamo, did an ultrasound but determined it to be just a cyst (apparently some women have lumpier breasts than others). I layed on the table crying cause i was so scared but everything worked out and I hope it does for you too! I do have to get yearly mamos now though as a precaution.
 
Thanks everyone. I guess it is good they have not called, right? You would think if something was wrong they would call...
 
Yes, sometimes no news is good news, but, I'd not ignor it, and want to know, one way or another! It's probably something minor, so they're not rushing it - fingers crossed here!!
 
I know what it's like to wait for result. I have to wait a another month in order to find out if I have celia desiese. I'm sending you all my positive toughts and I truly hope it's nothing to worry about.
 
Update-
After over a week of waiting, they finally called with my results. They did find a suspicious mass, and I will be getting a biopsy done as soon as possible. I have an appointment tonight with the doctor to discuss what they found, and what I should do next. Please keep me in your prayers.
 
Please let me know what the doctor says at your visit tonight. Hugs to you and Damian--thinking of you lots and lots, Chantel
 
Well, the mammogram/ultrasound found: a hypoechoic mass in the area that mostly appears well circumscribed. Although this mass has a more benign appearance, because it is papable biopsy is recommended.

So, that sounds pretty good I think. The MRI I had done was useless, it was not the right area, no contrast and in the wrong sequences, so that did not help at all. My doctor wants me to find a surgeon and have it removed rather than a biopsy first. He thinks whatever it is is pushing on a nerve and that is what is causing so much pain. So, surgery it is. I really hate the thought of that, but what can you do. At least the pain will go away, and the surgery should be quick and easy. Thank you so much for all the prayers and thoughts, it really helped me through this long wait.
 
I'm glad it was fairly good news, but I'm sorry you will have to have surgery! I will be praying that it goes well and that you get better SOON, Chantel!
 
best to get it out now. doesnt sound like the surgery will be too invasive and hopefully you will get some relief. good luck.
 
When I had lymphoma, I shopped for a Dr. that would not wait for biopsy results, and just remove the tumor. [in my neck] His [and my] attitude on this was "if it doesn't belong there, get it all out!" It sure saved me from radiation treatments, something that costs a fortune, and scares me more than surgery!
Chantel - it'll work out - just another "stepping stone" in life!!!
 
Well, wish me luck! I have a meeting with 2 surgeons today to see what they think, and hopefully get this thing out of me!
 
Chinniechantel, I'm wishing you luck and saying prayers right now for you. You keep the strength up; and stay strong getting through all this.
 
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