Topic: I'm 22, w/ small, may have found lump, am scared!

Hi, hon,

I was up at 2am finding this forum 4 years ago.

You have to get it checked out, and yes, you are strong enough. Being scared out of your wits doesn't mean you are weak. It means you have a brain. I was that scared, too.

Call your women's health contact, and tell them what you've found. They will help you find out where to go. Call your stepmom and ask her, too. She knows exactly what you are going through.

Most lumps are not cancer, but you need a professional to tell them apart. And the earlier the better in all cases. If it's not cancer, you'll want to know that so you can stop worrying.

big hugs to you

you're a mom -- you can do this!

Donna

Please, keep us posted! Big Hugs!! I go for mine on WED. morning.

CATHY

I thank everyone for the advice and concerns. It does help. I have already started to talk to my Dr's office and they are referring me to the hospital for a mammo and a ultrasound.....then who knows what....its scary!!!!!!!!!!!!! One of my friends that I work with who is about 20 years older than me has told me that if I want when I go to have it done she will go with me. For extra support....and so I will have a female there too and not just my husband.

I was tempted to just forget about the whole thing.....THEN....i looked at my 7 month old son and decided that I just couldnt not do it. He is sitting in his walker playing. So, I decided no matter  how scary this may be....I am going to do this for him and his big brother who will  be 23 months on the 11th. And, also for my husband who may be a pain in my rump sometimes...he is the best husband I could EVER ask for.  Even though my 23rd bday is 2 weeks from today and my anniversry is coming up and I DO NOT want to be doing this right now. I am going to for my boys and my husband.

So, as soon as I get done typing this I am going to call the hospital and see about getting appt. set up....even as scary as it may be.

WISH ME LUCK!!!!!!!!!!

I have hit a little bump in the road. I dont know how I am going to pay for the mammo b/c my Women's Health Program will not cover it. And, there is no way we can afford to pay for it. I was in a wreck the 13th where my car was totaled....so b/c of that we have gotten behind finacially. We are SO SO SO behind on bills it aint even funny. If we would get the check for my  up car then we would be doing better and could catch up bills and get me another car.back 

Anyone know what I can do....I am stuck. Even if I have no way to get and forth....I dont know how to drive standard which is what the car is that my husband had to get after the wreck to get us some type of vehicle to get back and forth.

I am stuck between a rock and a hard place...what do I do.

I called and talked to my stepmom today...I thought she was gonna think I was stupid and all she said was get it checked out. She did think I was dumb for worrying so much. But, I was happy that she was supportive.

Anyone know what I can do.....PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

((((Alicia)))

Sending HUGS your way!  I am sure that if you call enough places, you will get someone to help you.  I agree with Shirlann, you should try the American Cancer Society, and your local Health dept. for advice.  There HAS to be a way for you to get FREE or very low cost mammograms. 

 You ARE a STRONG woman!  When I started my bc journey, I would have rather just hid under the bed, with my cat, Spike.  But, the point is, I went ahead and got the tests I needed.  One of my friends told me that being strong means that you are scared, but you keep on going anyway.  I can tell that you are very strong, and you'll get through this. 

Please post soon and let us know what you find out.  I'm thinking of you, and praying that all is well. 

Hugs,

Harley

Alicia, have you contacted the American Cancer Society and/or your local health department yet?  Or is there a women's health clinic in your area that you can contact?  Any of those facilities should be able to tell you where you can go to get a free mammogram and/or ultrasound.  And here's a website that lists off a number of different places to call to find a facility in your area where free mammograms are offered:  http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/78/15110/faqs-women

As for finding a 2nd lump, that's probably good news.  Breast cancer usually occurs in one location.  At your age, what's much more likely than breast cancer is either a fibroadenoma or a cyst and it's not unusual for women to have more than one fibroadenoma or more than one cyst.  So the odds are very high that what you have is harmless and benign, but it is important that get yourself checked out.  

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To let all know...I finally got my mammo scheduled. I go the 13th at 9:30 in the morning. Got to drive  over an hour to get where i have to go to but I am getting it done.

smiley1983 thanks for the advice..unfortunately I dont live in  NY i live in TX.

The place where I am having the mammo done at is trying to get me the Komen Grant since I cant afford the mammo. But, wish me luck...I will keep everyone posted.

Oh, and a question, how quick after the mammo will I know something?

Ok, now that  my appt is only a week away I am getting real nervous. I am eating non stop..i have literally been eating since I have been up this morning. I know it has to be my nerves or the fact that it is about to be my time of the month. But, it sucks!

I am SO scared about what they are going to say next Wednesday. I have a kid that will be 2 on monday. I am way too young for this. Well, I really say that because cancer doesnt have a certain age group that it 'sticks to',  I'm SCARED! And, there is no one talk will really talk to  me about all of this. I think because of that I am bottling up all of my emotions and  i dont know how to handle it. Everyone just changes the subject...and I think my husband is avoiding it because it scared him too. I just really dont know. I am totally lost..this is very scary and what makes it worse is I dont live near my famliy so I dont have them around for support.

I am sitting here watching my kids play and I dont want them or my husband to loose me. I dont wanna think that way but its kinda hard not too. I am a religious person but even prayer doesnt even seem to calm me down. Someone tell me what I need to do. IM SCARED!!!! Is it always this scary?