Topic: ~* The Waiting Room *~

Jan 19, 2012 08:41 AM chrissyb wrote:

YAY!!!!!!!! Kris that is great news!!!!!!! Now you can breathe that huge sigh of relief.
Love n hugs. Chrissy

Jan 19, 2012 12:14 PM shar1225 wrote:

Readsalot

Just noticed your message my daughter was dx in july 2010 with IDC stage 1 grade 1 had lumpectomy and radiation.  Went to hospital with severe chest pains in sept this year did not find anything but pleurisy. Had same thing lymph node swollen and lung noduleds lit up. Had biopsy of lymph nodes. No cancer but didnt say what it was for sure. They are thinking it might be sarcoidsis Finally to my question  she still has chest pains not as bad as before.but off and on. Did you have any sharp pains in chest that moves around?  It still worries her because dont know what it is for sure. I guess yours is still new so may not have any answers for me. She was in hospital in Sept for five days on strong pain meds. and did all the tests. Finally was put on predisone which she said would never do again if at all possible because of severe side effects.

Jan 23, 2012 01:37 PM, edited Jan 23, 2012 01:38 PM by BettyBoo

Going to see doc on Wednesday re mammo and MRI result, GP said the preliminary report says fat necrosis and inflammation found. Still waiting to hear re CT, have constant pressure feeling in right abdomen where GP found the nodule, combined with on/off nausea and dull ache, I am worried.

Jan 23, 2012 07:47 PM chrissyb wrote:

Betty, keeping my fingers crossed that everything is as the prelim report said.  I agree with Mindy, this waiting for days on end is just not fair!  What would happen if you pushed a little to get the results over the phone?

Hanging in there with you.

Miny, what's happening with you now?

Love n hugs.  Chrissy

Jan 23, 2012 10:53 PM, edited Jan 23, 2012 10:54 PM by chrissyb

Mindy, celebrate, celebrate, celebrate!....lol.... any reason is a good reason to celebrate and half way is better than the beginning.  It's amazing how time, even though it always moves at the same pace, can seem either slow or fast depending on what the anticipation is?  Hope it's moving fast for you.

Love n hugs.  Chrissy

Jan 24, 2012 09:40 PM chrissyb wrote:

Hanging in there with you Betty!

Jan 26, 2012 05:17 AM chrissyb wrote:

Congrats Betty! That's great news! I'm so happy for you. I know you are going to feel adrift for awhile but it will pass. Just think of all the things you can do with all that extra time!

Love n hugs. Chrissy

Jan 26, 2012 08:10 AM chrissyb wrote:

Hi Allison, vent away. There is nothing worse that thinking all is done only to find that may not be the case. Being told that the intramammary node was enlarged would naturally make you think the worst. Here's hoping that isn't the case. I agree with about not saying anything to your children yet as you still don't know if there is anything to actually worry about. There is time enough to say something when you get some answers yourself. Good luck and do let us know how you get on.

Love n hugs. Chrissy

Jan 26, 2012 04:45 PM CherylinOhio wrote:

Just had 2nd mammogram on my single remaining side. All clear!! Yea... reconstruction surgery date has been moved from April to March 19.  Whew, am excited and nervous!!  Getting LD flap with one implant and one TE.  Can't wait to see how I pull that off!!

Feb 1, 2012 10:54 PM jrgolomb wrote:

Hello all-- I hope I can join you.  I went for an ultrasound of my uterus and the doc found an ovary with "shadow" around it. She said not to worry, and she just wanted to have a second opinion.  Of course I am in a panic and trying not to think the worst, but it is hard.  I go on Monday for an improved ultra sound so they can get a clear picture of the ovary.  On the order form, she wrote in ovarian cyst.  Of course I looked up the stats and (BIG MISTAKE!) I am even more worried.  ARGH!

Feb 2, 2012 07:25 AM jrgolomb wrote:

Feb 3, 2012 03:16 PM alison34 wrote:

well ladies i come with good news
scans clear
i was told today that when i had my op they removed the intramammory node and got it biopsied
yes it had breast cancer in it this is the reason for the full body scan
next step now is to see the oncologist on tue to discuss some treatment
they dont think more chemo will be recommended but different hormone blockers and overies out
will know more next week
thanks for your support

Feb 4, 2012 11:58 AM jap62 wrote:

New here too, sure enjoy the games

I too am in the waiting phase, my Do wants me to get ct of chest,ab,& pelvic and a bone scan, insurance denied it.The Drs office is trying to get it through and more than likely my Dr will have to give them hell.  So in the mean time I have desided to get a second opinion @John Hopkins,I go Wed, then after what they have to say I will decide on what I will do.  My DO want me to do chemo first, so if test aren't approved I will just get my bdx first.  I like how it is said stress is not good for bc patients and thats all you get from insurance co. guess they want me beyond help befor they will approve, idiots...yes it is being appealed

Feb 6, 2012 01:24 PM jrgolomb wrote:

Well, friends I am one hour away from the ultrasound of the ovarian cyst.  I pray I get the all clear........Hugs! It's been a long weekend! Plus, I had meetings today; I think I functioned okay.

Feb 7, 2012 01:03 AM wyattsmom wrote:

Here I am again.... waiting. I did have BRCA testing - family paid for it THANK GOD and FAMILY! The BRCA showed no genetic factor.

I'm here now because I have been having abdominal pain. It seems to be the whole pelvic area. It was coming and going. I asked my onc if I could be having phantom menstrual pain (since I have chemo induced menopause) and his answer was yes, some women have that. However the pain has become constant for the last week. After seeing my primary physician she ordered an ultrasound. Exterior and transvaginal. I had that procedure today. Most of my pain seems centered on the left side but the tech spent an inordinate amount of time on the right. I know I shouldn't have but I peeked at the images when she left the room and saw an area with lots of blue and red and arrows. Hmmm. I know much of that is blood flow markers and whatever but this just freaks me out. She told me that my doctor requested a fax of the information so she would send it right over. Why didn't I ask if she saw anything? Why didnt' I ask when my doctor would call? I was doing pretty good not constantly worrying about cancer but in a week or so I will mark one full year since the end of treatment and I'm so worried about recurrence. I wonder about the recurrent people. I KNOW everyone is different but I really wonder what the average time frame is for recurrence. Ugh! Waiting...