RhondaM. Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 At 1:30 today I'll be having a diagnostic mamogram for a very large lump I found a month or so ago. My doctor thinks it is probably a cyst...due to the fact that I had a much smaller one in the same spot years ago that went away either during the pregnancy of my 1st dc or shortly thereafter. But still...I've already had my kidney removed 8 years ago due to a malignant kidney tumor (they only found it because it showerd up as a spot on a special kind of ultrasound I had during the pregnancy of my 2nd dc. Stupid me didn't even think it could be cancer and did not check up on it for 4 years. By then it was a mass. It was a true miracle that it had not spread). So...I'm a little nervous. Once I have this mamogram how long does it take to discover what I am dealing with? Will I have to wait and go back to my doctor to get results do you think? Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepy Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 I've never had a mammogram, so I'm not sure how long it will take to get the results, but I certainly understand your nervousness. I hope your appointment goes well and you have some answers soon. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 I don't know the turn around time, but I am praying for a good result! I'm so sorry you are having to even deal with this possibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMindy Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Rhonda, I'm praying for you today!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacy in NJ Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Rhonda, I found a lump under my arm last year that turned out to be a enlarged adnoid due to a sinus infaction. My mamogram reader guy (don't know the medical term) told me immediately what he thought it was. My regular doctor called me the next day and confirmed. I went to see her 3 days later just so she could re-examine. Usually, when there's any concern of cancer, they contact you ASAP. When you go for your mamogram ask them how long for results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammy Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 When I went back for a problem area....they read them right there with me. Tammy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 When I went back for a problem area....they read them right there with me. Tammy Gosh, that seems like the kindest possible thing they could do. I can't imagine what it must be like to wait for that news. Rhonda, I'll be thinking about you today and checking back for an update. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Praying for good results! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhondaM. Posted October 10, 2008 Author Share Posted October 10, 2008 Thanks everyone for responding and for offering to pray. I'm really trying not to get worked up about all of it today. I've been restless this month, knowing it was coming, but not nervous, just trying not to think about it. I'll be glad when it is over. I hope I do find something out today. Thanks again, and I'll update as soon as I hear something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Praying for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 :grouphug: How did the appointment go? I'm hoping that you get results quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Praying for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy loves Bud Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 At 1:30 today I'll be having a diagnostic mamogram for a very large lump I found a month or so ago. My doctor thinks it is probably a cyst...due to the fact that I had a much smaller one in the same spot years ago that went away either during the pregnancy of my 1st dc or shortly thereafter. But still...I've already had my kidney removed 8 years ago due to a malignant kidney tumor (they only found it because it showerd up as a spot on a special kind of ultrasound I had during the pregnancy of my 2nd dc. Stupid me didn't even think it could be cancer and did not check up on it for 4 years. By then it was a mass. It was a true miracle that it had not spread). So...I'm a little nervous. Once I have this mamogram how long does it take to discover what I am dealing with? Will I have to wait and go back to my doctor to get results do you think? Thanks, Praying for a simple benign cyst that will go away on it's own, never to return! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhondaM. Posted October 11, 2008 Author Share Posted October 11, 2008 Had the mamagram...and an ultrasound... It isn't a cyst. It isn't just a nothing fibroid. Rather I got a "I'm sorry, but this might be cancer... or it might be benign." Then they did a biopsy. So anyway... I'll know something Tuesday. I'm really trying not to be a big baby about this...but all I can think is that my kidney tumor was malignant so of course this will be too. Not at all the right attitude I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 I am so sorry. This is such a tough time. I know from my own experience that waiting until Tuesday is so hard. I'm glad though that they did a biopsy and are going to give you good care. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Oh, Rhonda, :grouphug: I'm so sorry you have to suffer through and wait for a definitive answer. So very sorry, sweetie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 I'm sorry, Rhonda. I can't imagine the wait you're going through. :grouphug: and peace to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepy Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Oh, sweetie... I'm so sorry. :crying: You have my permission to be a really big baby, at least for tonight. I'll be thinking of you and hoping for the best. :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 We'll all be praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Praying here, real hard. RC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy loves Bud Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Oh, Rhonda. I'm so sorry that you didn't receive good news today. I'm praying that Tuesday will bring great news and that all is well with your health. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacie Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Praying for you now. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigitte Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 :grouphug: Prayers for a good result on Tuesday and for strength. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelda Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 :grouphug::grouphug: The waiting can be so hard. Does this help? I found it at mayoclinic.com: Most breast lumps — as many as four out of five that are biopsied — are noncancerous (benign). :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missplacedalaskan Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 I'm sorry. I'll be praying for strength and peace for you this weekend...and good results when you see the Dr/get the results on Tuesday. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamagistra Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Praying for you now, Rhonda. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2legomaniacs Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 OH dear, I am sorry. I have been there. I know how scary this is. Prayers for peace and a good outcome at your appt. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ria Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Praying. Hang in there. Ria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam "SFSOM" in TN Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Had the mamagram...and an ultrasound...It isn't a cyst. It isn't just a nothing fibroid. Rather I got a "I'm sorry, but this might be cancer... or it might be benign." Then they did a biopsy. So anyway... I'll know something Tuesday. I'm really trying not to be a big baby about this...but all I can think is that my kidney tumor was malignant so of course this will be too. Not at all the right attitude I guess. Ah, shoot. I'm sorry. Try to be very, very good to yourself this weekend. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in VA Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Rhonda, I'm sorry you are having to deal with this. I will be praying for a positive outcome. "Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on thee because he trusteth in thee." Isaiah 26:3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 I'm so sorry Rhonda. I've also been there and the wait is so hard. Have a glass of wine (or two) and try to relax. I'll be praying for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn E Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Rhonda, I'm so sorry. Praying for you here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Oh Rhonda, I have no words. I'm so sorry it wasn't the news we were all hoping to hear--at least not yet :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Alfred Academy Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:Rhonda...I am so sorry to hear this news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle in AL Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Rhonda, I'll be praying for you! I've been down this road and know how scary it can be. 5 yrs ago, I had microcalcifications which the radiologist classified as 5/6 (which means "cancerous unless proven otherwise"). I had a biopsy and it was negative. Then I had to get mammograms every 6 months for 2yrs. I was afraid each time and would be stressed for a couple weeks beforehand. I still think something will come up every time I get one. That fear does stay with you, but please know that most, even the most suspicious classifications, come up negative. With a classification of 5/6, I only had a 20-30% chance of it being cancerous. Many blessings to you, Michelle in AL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyWImom Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 When I went back for a problem area....they read them right there with me. Tammy Same here-I remember how scared I was though. Not as much for myself but for my kids. Praying for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 :grouphug: I am sorry and will be praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kzdaisy Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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