Mandylubug Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 So, I JUST now received the results of my ultrasound/mammogram from Sept 11th. The radiologist had spoken to me briefly and had told me to not be overly concerned that it looked like textbook fibroadenomas. I had three masses and one was large enough that he would recommend biopsy but said that it was in the end my choice.. that I could monitor every six months for two years if I wished to not have them biopsied. So, I finally get the call today from my PCP and they finally have the actual results from my scans with 'immediate recommendation of biopsy of all three "nodules" So, anyway, I mentioned my vacation on Oct 2nd and my PCP gently urged that I attempt to see a surgeon this week for the biopsy if possible. Hoping it is still "nothing to be concerned over" and they just don't want to procrastinate.. but the change in tone has me wonder.. I would appreciate any thoughts and prayers. My Dr. office is supposed to make the appt and get back with me in the morning to let me know when to show up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Praying for you. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Praying. I hope you can get it done and get results right away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I will definitely pray. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Praying it's still nothing of concern...:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeindeed Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 :grouphug: Praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splash Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Praying for you. Went through this last year myself, doctor was very concerned and wanted to remove it right away. He thought it looked like a sarcoma. Turned out to be a fatty tumor and no cancer. It was a quick outpatient procedure and results took a week. Hope you can get it all done quickly. Kimberly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandylubug Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 Praying for you. Went through this last year myself, doctor was very concerned and wanted to remove it right away. He thought it looked like a sarcoma. Turned out to be a fatty tumor and no cancer. It was a quick outpatient procedure and results took a week. Hope you can get it all done quickly. Kimberly thank you for sharing your story! I am hoping it is the same as well! Staying positive. I am more worried of being sore and messing up my jogging routines and then more worried about not enjoying swimming on our vacation next week ;) I know I need to get my priorities in check ha ha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto2Cs Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 (edited) Prayers! By the way, most biopsies will make you sore, but you should have no problem going on your vacation. (I'd ask specifically about swimming.) Plus--it is my experience that the radiologists will get the results to you ASAP....partly so you can get treatment, but also so you don't WORRY for days. I hope this is the policy where you have your biopsies done. If you have questions about biopsies, yell or PM me. I've had a couple of different kinds. And...lastly. If you do get a not so welcome diagnosis you will not be alone. We will be here to encourage and pray for you. The fear of the unknown is absolutely the worst. Hang in there. Edited September 24, 2012 by Happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Catwoman Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Praying that everything will be absolutely fine. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Nyssa Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyDays Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Thinking of you, Mandy... hoping for quick results and a good outcome!! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnificent_baby Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 I will be praying for you for peace and an easy procedure. I've had an outpatient biopsy in radiology. It went really, really smooth and was not very painful at all. A little sore for a few days. My radiologist told me his impression right then during the procedure, but of course had to wait a few days for the final lab work (he was correct, and it was just a benign cyst). Hoping for you it's as easy as mine was. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Praying for you.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 The delay and change in tone is quite frustrating. I hope you do get in right away, get a clean bill of health, then go on to enjoy your vacation!!!:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.Balaban Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 :grouphug: Praying for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaTanya Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Praying here, too. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedmom4 Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Will definitely pray for you!:grouphug: Thanks for the update and hope you get the biopsy done quickly, get your results quickly, and enjoy your vacation! God Bless, Elise in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaneP Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Thanks for the update. I was wondering how it went. I will be praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest submarines Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakereese Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug: I am sure it is a bit scary to have the change in tone and the urgency, but on the other hand, I am glad you have Drs. who are on top of this and want answers. I hope everything goes well and you receive good news, I'll be thinking of you. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mandylubug Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 The Drs office called today and have me scheduled after my vacation as they could not get me into their preferred surgeon. They chose a 2nd choice (due to my insurance) and the only available was Oct 12th. My concerns are this is just a general surgeon. I wonder if I should request to be transferred to a Women's Breast Center by Emory in Atlanta. Would a specialized clinic be preferable vs just a general surgeon to do the biopsy, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyDays Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 The Drs office called today and have me scheduled after my vacation as they could not get me into their preferred surgeon. They chose a 2nd choice (due to my insurance) and the only available was Oct 12th. My concerns are this is just a general surgeon. I wonder if I should request to be transferred to a Women's Breast Center by Emory in Atlanta. Would a specialized clinic be preferable vs just a general surgeon to do the biopsy, etc. I would at least check on this. Not to say the general surgeon wouldn't do a good job, but the women's center likely specializes in this kind of thing... they may have a more efficient procedure AND may have better resources for you. How frustrating that they wouldn't get you in sooner. I would check on the women's center, maybe they could see you this week. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaTanya Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Was this appt set up by your dr? Does he know about the delay? Would you feel as comfortable with the drs at a new center? Personally, I would want to see someone asap. I guess you have to see a new dr either way, but I think I'd initially go with whomever could see me first. :grouphug: Praying for your peace of mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandylubug Posted October 12, 2012 Author Share Posted October 12, 2012 I had my biopsy consult and have it scheduled for Oct 24th. Everything is still going as planned. The surgeon asked if I would give my permission for my case to be presented at a local breast conference where a panel of doctors including oncologists, plastic surgeons and surgeons all discuss breast cancer patients, treatment plans, etc. I gave permission. What does it hurt to have more eyes looking at my case. Weird to know that this conference is to discuss breast cancer and my case will be evaluated there but what better month? October is breast cancer awareness month :) I did find out this week that there is a family history of breast cancer in my family. But it was my grandfather's sister. So, it is pretty far away from me but being that there is a history; I am thankful to have a biopsy at an early age :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeindeed Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 :grouphug: Praying for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Prayers.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKapers Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Praying for you. I'm sorry you weren't able to have everything done sooner. Waiting is so hard!!! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedmom4 Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 :grouphug: Praying for you! Elise in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Thanks for the update. I was thinking about (and praying for) You yesterday. One of the reasons I chose the doctors I did was because they regularly meet together to discuss cases. I like synergy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lea1 Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 I had a similar situation, where a mammogram show a lump so they sent me for an ultrasound, after which they sent me for a biopsy. The doctor who did the biopsy said there were many lumps in both breasts but she biopsied three of them in one side and recommended I have an MRI just to make sure. The biopsies came back fine but I went for the MRI and found out it was actually two MRI's (one on one day and one on the next day) as they could only do one breast at a time because they had to do it with the (can't remember what they call it) IV injection that they can then watch in the MRI. I went two days in a row for the MRI's and they also came back fine. They recommended that I come back in 6 months and do the two MRI's again. So I did and they also came back fine. Then they decided I could go back to mammograms again. I don't know if this helps any or not but I wanted to let you know that this does happen and turns out to be nothing. I hope your situation turns out to be nothing also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsabelC Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 :grouphug: It's hard waiting to find out more. Hoping the results are good when you get them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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