Breast Cancer

[camily]

I went today to get my first mammogram. They wouldn't do it. I showed them an area of concern. The mammographer felt it right away . Checked the other breast. Nothing. Went back to R breast and found it again right away. Wouldn't to the screening. No point really. I have to get a referral for a diagnostic mammogram and ultrasounds as soon as I can. Then we go from there I guess. My mother was 44 when diagnosed with stage 2. I'm 36. This is pea sized but slightly oval I think, who knows. I'm scared.

[BS Gal (Premo)]

Hang in there. Chemo isn't as bad as it used to be. I've been going thru chemo since January. Other than being really tired and sleeping a LOT and feeling like I have the flu for a few days, it is manageable. It's all in the way YOU deal with it. Positive attitude has a lot to do with it. And keep moving. Try to do as much as your body allows you to do, but don't over-do it (crap, I always do) or you'll find yourself recovering for a few days. Think of each chemo as some little demons fighting the cancer. It's hard to do, but it's a mindset. If you think you are stronger than the cancer, then your body will fight it harder. It's you against those little cancer cells. You can beat it. I am. I have some books for you if you are interested in them. Think positive!

[lmmo]

Scared...bilateral mastectomy tomorrow. Chemo will be aggressive. My daughter took me today to Blades to have my hair cut exactly like the wig I am going to order. They did an amazing job!
Hang in there all and do not let people tell you you can not have a mammogram! Be proactive an/or go somewhere else...
You all are awesome...please pray that it did not spread to the lymph nodes

[camily]

Originally Posted by lmmo

Scared...bilateral mastectomy tomorrow. Chemo will be aggressive. My daughter took me today to Blades to have my hair cut exactly like the wig I am going to order. They did an amazing job!
Hang in there all and do not let people tell you you can not have a mammogram! Be proactive an/or go somewhere else...
You all are awesome...please pray that it did not spread to the lymph nodes

I go Friday for a diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound due to a palpable lump when I went Monday for a screening mammogram. They never did it Monday. I'm scared to death. My thoughts are with you!

[mamissa3]

good luck to all of you. there is a great website called choosehope.com. has all kinds of things, tshirts, hats, car magnets and has a chat forum as well. I used to go to it all the time when my mom had leukemia.

[camily]

Originally Posted by lmmo

Scared...bilateral mastectomy tomorrow. Chemo will be aggressive. My daughter took me today to Blades to have my hair cut exactly like the wig I am going to order. They did an amazing job!
Hang in there all and do not let people tell you you can not have a mammogram! Be proactive an/or go somewhere else...
You all are awesome...please pray that it did not spread to the lymph nodes

I'm thinking of you this morning! Said a prayer.

[belvak (Premo)]

Originally Posted by camily

I'm thinking of you this morning! Said a prayer.

Me too!!

[lmmo]

Home and doing ok. Awaiting lymph node biopsies. Have lots of encouragement on here and around me. Mother in law and father in law staying for a while.
Thanks for keeping me in your prayers!

[CalvertNewbie]

Originally Posted by lmmo

Home and doing ok. Awaiting lymph node biopsies. Have lots of encouragement on here and around me. Mother in law and father in law staying for a while.
Thanks for keeping me in your prayers!

Here's a for you. My MIL is a breast cancer survivor, been 5 years now. Both of my parents have battled cancer as well. Keep your head up and never be afraid to take it easy when you need to. Chemo isn't as bad as it used to be (according to quite a few people I know who have been through it) but it will tire you out so rest as much as you can!

I'm thinking positive thoughts, hoping the biopsy comes back fine. Hang in there!

[MichelleLea]