SheChirple
Moreno Valley, CA
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Jul 27, 2012 06:58 PM SheChirple wrote:
I am so sorry you had to find your way here. This is a good place to gather information, though.
Staging at the time of mammogram only indicates size of tumor. stage 2 is good. That is generally 2-5 cm in diameter.
Remember that the mammogram does not diagnose cancer, but a growth. That growth could be 2-5 cm and NOT be a cancer. 80% of biopsies are negative for cancer. So, don't sweat it at this point.
Waiting to know for sure is tough, hang in there.
A smile is the most beautiful curve on a woman's body.
Dx 10/14/2011, IDC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 1, 0/6 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-Surgery 11/28/2011 Mastectomy (Both)Surgery 07/23/2012 Reconstruction: Breast implants (permanent) (Both)
ohio4me
Diane -, Ohio
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Jul 27, 2012 07:01 PM ohio4me wrote:
A mammo gets a Birads category result and a Birads 2 is normal. If you are going for a biopsy it must have been a Birads 4 or 5. I can't think of anything a radiologist would 'stage'. Either way - if a biopsy is recommended you are going in the right direction with a breast surgeon. Nerve racking to wait but take it one day at time.
Dx 3/29/2011, ILC, 5cm, Stage IIIc, Grade 2, 14/15 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-Surgery 07/11/2011 Mastectomy (Right); Lymph Node Removal: Axillary Lymph Node Dissection (Right)Chemotherapy 08/29/2011 Adriamycin, Cytoxan, TaxotereRadiation Therapy 01/23/2012 ExternalHormonal Therapy 04/01/2012 AromasinSurgery 07/23/2012 Prophylactic Mastectomy (Left)
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Jul 27, 2012 07:15 PM bellaof5 wrote:
I will see my gyn first on wed. and get a copy of my results and will have a clearer head then, maybe. I will go from there, Thanks again!
ohio4me
Diane -, Ohio
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Jul 27, 2012 07:30 PM ohio4me wrote:
Deep breath, enjoy your weekend and know that a few days isn't going to make a difference in the grand scheme of things.
Lots of good wishes for you.
Dx 3/29/2011, ILC, 5cm, Stage IIIc, Grade 2, 14/15 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-Surgery 07/11/2011 Mastectomy (Right); Lymph Node Removal: Axillary Lymph Node Dissection (Right)Chemotherapy 08/29/2011 Adriamycin, Cytoxan, TaxotereRadiation Therapy 01/23/2012 ExternalHormonal Therapy 04/01/2012 AromasinSurgery 07/23/2012 Prophylactic Mastectomy (Left)
DC197
NY
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Jul 28, 2012 02:41 AM DC197 wrote:
I am so sorry you are dealing with this. My advice, though, is to take someone with you to your appointment. It's always good to have a second pair of ears to hear what the doctor is explaining. As you realize, sometimes the patient "zones out" when a tumor is mentioned.
(((Hugs)))
Diane
Ob-La -Di, Ob-La-Da ... life goes on ...
Dx 9/20/2010, IDC, 2cm, Stage IV, Grade 2, 12/25 nodes, mets, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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Aug 1, 2012 12:46 PM bellaof5 wrote:
OK so saw my gyn today, she explained the results of my mammo & us. She said "there is a 7mm growth at 12 oclock with a cluster of growths around it, the lump we both feel at 6 oclock don't even show up on either of the tests, and there are microcalcificaitons. So she wants me to see a BS" I'm still quite not sure what is going on, I guess it's still a waiting game til I see the BS.
But I thank all of you for your input and your support, this is a wonderful site !!
Steph
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Aug 8, 2012 11:30 AM bellaof5 wrote:
OK just returned from BS, very upset about different things,
First when my gyn office first called me and gave me my results as you can see what I wrote above they had it all messed up, she the secretary told me "stage 2" when she should have said birads 2 !! She said I had microcals, the report I have in my hands say NO microcals !! The doc or a nurse should have called me !!
Second this BS says "yes you do have a "lump" with a cluster of them around it at 12 oclock but it is so small it is only about a half inch if that, and the one at 6 oclock don't even show up on us so we would be going in the blind if we try to bx" . He wants to wait 6 months and check it then, but I don't feel comfortable with waiting and not knowing.
I don't know is it just me, am I being over cautious ? All of my family wants me to get a second opinion, but I don't know what to do, I'm just soooooo mad right now !!!
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Aug 8, 2012 12:01 PM, edited Aug 22, 2012 05:12 AM
by MILCHICK
My opinion, which doesn't amount to much because I did NOT do what I'm telling you to do, DO NOT WATCH & WAIT. (BTW, I'm not yelling, just emphasizing). Demand a breast MRI. If they refuse, YELL AT THEM. It's you life, your health, your breast. Take control of the situation. A second opinion is a fabulous idea. Don't stop till you know for sure that it's not BC.
Praying for you.
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Aug 8, 2012 02:00 PM bellaof5 wrote:
Thanks Nikki, maybe I need a little yellin at me right now, my head is spinnin I don't which way to turn. But I think I'm doing the right thing I just got off the phone, I made an appoint. for the second opinion with a Breast Spec. not really in the area but I don't care how far away it is !! I may have to pay for it myself, ins. might not pay but I DON'T CARE I WILL !! Aug. 29th can't come soon enough, now time to wait some more !!
Thanks so much for your help and support, Hugs.
Steph
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Aug 29, 2012 06:01 PM bellaof5 wrote:
First I want to thank all of you for your support, this is a great site !! Well just a quick update, I went to Breast Spec. today and I can't say nothing but GOOD things about Hershey Breast Center, it's the BEST !!!
Well everything is B9 ! I have to follow up in 6 months but very relieved with the care I recieved !! They were VERY thorough and found 3 more lumps I didn't know about but they all turned out B9. Still have to see genetic doc too but that's ok, for the most part I think most of the worry is over for now!
Thanks again, god bless hugs to all !!!
Steph
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Aug 29, 2012 06:44 PM Moderators wrote:
Steph, we're SO pleased to see your news! Celebrate!
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Thanks for any input !