Peela Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 3 weeks ago, I went for a women's health check up with my doctor. She found a lump in my breast. She automatically sent me for a mammogram, with a possible ultrasound and biopsy. I couldn't get an appointment for 3 weeks. 3 weeks. I couldn't even find the lump, and neither could dh. 3 weeks of concern. 3 weeks of a health kick, too....no crap food, more exercise...juices...no chocolate :001_smile: Of course, I knew that 99/100 are benign. But....what if. Yesterday I only got 4 hours sleep. This morning I woke up strangely calm and feeling like it was going to be fine. And, it was....my first ever mammogram (I'm only 41). Didn't even hurt as much as other women had said.The radiographer was very professional and caring. The mammogram picked up something, so I had an ultrasound. But, it was just a simple cyst, with no danger signs..just filled with fluid. The doctor, who apparently looks at breasts all day every day, :001_smile:,was not worried at all....so no biopsy. Even though I knew it would be ok, I feel like I have been given a gift, and my appreciation for my body, my health, the beauty around me, everything, everyone, is renewed. I am walking on air. Life is beautiful. I am eating chocolate again :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karenciavo Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 :grouphug: Peela, I'm happy for you. I know exactly how you feel, I went through the same experience with my first mammogram. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 I am glad that everything was all right:party::thumbup::hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Atl Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 I know medical advances are great, we live longer and all that. But, the stress of the waiting, not knowing, till they test and give you the all clear is so hard. I sometimes wonder if we were not better off before. Probably not. :confused: Glad to here you are well. Have a chocolate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 I'm glad it all turned out well. Best wishes Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Virginia Dawn Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 What a wonderful day for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 My Mom is going in for a 3rd recall mammogram at 1:00 today. We have had to wait 4 weeks! I have not let myself think about it. Her sister died of breast cancer. I do not know why they just didn't schedule an MRI and I am mad. I can't do school today. I am so very glad you can eat chocolate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie in Oh Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 I am so glad for you. Bre@st Cancer has new meaning for me as I have walked the path with my 34 year old friend this year. She had her last chemo treatment yesterday. It has been a hard road-- one I am so glad you will not be going down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plaid Dad Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 I'm so glad you are all right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Peela, I am so relieved that you are alright. You have two weeks of chocolate eating to catch up on!:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percytruffle Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 I'm glad everything worked out ok for you. I know what that trauma is like! I have had numerous cysts as well as a couple of fibroids that the surgeon removed to be on the safe side. It was nerve-wracking waiting to see if they were just fibroids or if they were cancerous. One of them was the size of a walnut (very easy to detect when you wear an "A" cup) that I found when I was 17. The other was only the size of a pea. I had that one removed about ten years ago. Scary stuff. Fibrocystic Breast Disease runs in my family. I really should not drink caffeine, but what's life without tea! I've had mammograms for years now because of this. I'm more likely to develop cancer from the radiation than the fibroids! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in the Kootenays Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andie Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 So glad to hear all is well. The waiting must have been so difficult! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill- OK Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 I know the feeling you are having. I had a serious health scare this past winter. When everything turned out fine, and I got better, I felt thrilled just to do normal everyday things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Part-Time Homeschooler Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 I'm so happy that everything turned out well for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancypants Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 For all of the stress it produced, I do think things like that give us a really wonderful glimpse (or enduring stare) into how special a gift life is. I'm glad all is fine!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2legomaniacs Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Peela, I am so happy that all is well. I know how scary that can be. Right after we were married, I found a lump. I was whisked along to the ultrasound and surgeon very quickly. The lump was a benign tumor, thankfully. But it was scary. Truly happy for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doran Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 I can't imagine your anxiety. Well, no actually, I can because I've been through some scares of my own. But, 3 weeks! Goodness me!! I'm so glad for you that it's done and you can go back to breathing normally now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*anj* Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 I'm so glad that you're okay, Peela. I've been through those scares with a few of my friends, and I know that the waiting is the hardest part. :grouphug: Now, back to your regularly scheduled chocolate!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamagistra Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 :grouphug: Life is beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelli in TN Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Benign is one of my favorite words!! So is the phrase "harmless cyst". I am glad the waiting game is over and all is well. Sending virtual chocolate your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peela Posted May 29, 2008 Author Share Posted May 29, 2008 Thanks everyone A friend of mine died only a couple of weeks ago from breast cancer, after a 5 year battle, so it was all too fresh. :grouphug: to everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam "SFSOM" in TN Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Thanks everyoneA friend of mine died only a couple of weeks ago from breast cancer, after a 5 year battle, so it was all too fresh. :grouphug: to everyone Hugs, Peela. I'm so glad all is well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigitte Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 I am glad it was good news. Even when we "know" things are okay, it is nice to get the medical confirmation.:cheers2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Oh, Peela! Such a wonderful relief. I am so happy to know that all is well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8filltheheart Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Peela, I read your post yesterday and I was incredibly thrilled for you. I had my drs appointment this morning. A couple of weeks ago I got the answer that it was "probably" nothing to worry about. The probably was driving me crazy. Today I have a clearer understanding and I feel like you! Praise the Lord, I feel like I can finally let go of the entire issue and move on. I have felt mentally immobile for the past several weeks. It is such a relief to think.....I can stop thinking about this!! Rejoicing with you, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peela Posted May 30, 2008 Author Share Posted May 30, 2008 Peela, I read your post yesterday and I was incredibly thrilled for you. I had my drs appointment this morning. A couple of weeks ago I got the answer that it was "probably" nothing to worry about. The probably was driving me crazy. Today I have a clearer understanding and I feel like you! Praise the Lord, I feel like I can finally let go of the entire issue and move on. I have felt mentally immobile for the past several weeks. It is such a relief to think.....I can stop thinking about this!! Rejoicing with you, Karen Oh Karen, I am glad all is well for you too. One of the things that I was annoyed about, if it was to be a positive diagnosis, was how much focus and attention this was going to put on me, both by me, trying to get well, and by my family and friends, and I just don't want that sort of attention....I just want to get on with my life! Its just great to have a simple, ordinary life. I know what you mean by mentally immobile! It is such a sense of freedom to be able to let it go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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