15yrsurvivor

My husband had a Dr's appointment today that ran over. When we got home there was a message on our answering machine informing us I have an appointment with a surgeon on Thursday, Aug. 30th at 1:45 pm, so he can evaluate the "nodule" on my chest. I also have a CT-Scan scheduled for Friday.

So, of course, since Thursday is dialysis day for my hubby, we are going to have to leave straight from dialysis and drive 144 miles and keep our fingers crossed we aren't late for my appointment with the surgeon. We should make it with about 15-30 minutes to spare if everything goes smoothly and my hubby isn't late getting out of dialysis.

So ladies, say a prayer for me and think good thoughts that no matter what it is that the doctor's figure it out and take care of it.

I survived an aggresive BC 15 years ago so it isn't as scary as the first time. I just want it biopsied and to get it the heck out.

So like I said, please say a prayer and I'll post again after I get the results.

Thank you all for being here.

With Warmest Wishes,

15yrsurvivor

I tried calling again today to get my CT Scan appointment and had to leave a message for the scheduling nurse to call me back...which she didn't

So I had the bright idea to email the oncologist I saw back in may. Thank God for business cards with email addresses and God love oncologists who don't make patients wait.

Anyway he emailed me back within 2 hours and told me he had ordered a MRI back in May along with a follow-up visit with him and it was never done.

I am on CHAMPVA which is (for anyone who doesn't know) an insurance for dependents of disabled veterans. So I go to a VA hospital 144 miles away for doctor visits. They didn't feel a MRI was necessary, even with my past history so it was never approved).

So, anyway, the oncologist I saw back in May is going to go to bat for me and get me in asap for a biopsy, MRI and the CT Scan. Like I said, God love caring Oncologists.

I will keep all of you posted.

Thanks for being here. It's hard when there isn't family close by you can talk to about it.

Well I talked to the nurse today. The x-ray really didn't show anything so I'm suppose to call first thing in the morning to set up an appointment for a CT Scan.

I always thought they used an MRI to check for turmors. Is a CT Scan go to show anything if it's in my breast or my chest area above my breast?

Anyway now I'm wondering if the right tests are being ordered or is this going to take weeks before they order the right tests to be done.

Has anyone else been given a CT Scan to check for cancer and how reliable of a test is it?

Thank you ladies. God I hope they don't make me wait to long.

Good Evening Ladies,

I am a 15 year survivor of atypical medullary carcinoma w/multifoci and lymph node involvement. I went in for my yearly mammogram back in March. After reviewing previous years films they decided to do a second mammogram and ultra sound. Had that done and they decided it looked like an oily cyst and to come back in 6 months for a follow-up mammogram.
I didn't like the idea of waiting so made an appointment with an oncologist. He felt no need to be alarmed since the ultra sound didn't see anything.

I was scheduled to go back the second week of September. I called last week and told them I needed to be seen asap. I went today. I found a very large mass just above my right breast (the only one I have) and my skin has sunk in from the mass down to the top of my breast. The nurse practicinor (sp?) said she could see it without even feeling it. There was no sign of this mass at my previous doctor visit w/oncologist in May.

They took a chest x-ray today and she said she would try to get me scheduled with a surgeon within the next 2 weeks to do a biopsy.

Needless to say I'm scared. My husband is already suffering from end stage renal disease along with numerous other life affecting complications. I am his primary care giver.

I'm trying not to worry until they can give me a definite answer from a biopsy. I didn't even have to beg or even ask for one this time. The nurse just said they would get me in asap.

I'm just kind of angry and scared at the moment because they didn't take my concerns seriously back in March and April. So now I'm asking myself in 20/20 hindsight....If I had forced this issue more...would it have avoided this large mass in my chest just above my breast?

Thanks for letting me vent.