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Re: Not Diagnosed and Waiting for Test Results? Start Here
Hi all, I am a 42 year old woman waiting for my biopsy results for architecture distortion of 7mm and another region close to this is an asymmetry. Given the two findings, I’m hoping to see some good results. The technician told me that worst case, the size of suspicious regions are small, and not spread to lymph nodes. So I could just remove them. I liked how she was trying to sound assuring, however I don’t know how much of a process it is to remove it. I guess there’s a lot of protocol to follow after that too.
I don’t see a lot of posts on architecture distortion. Makes me scared even more
Oh well, as someone said on this thread, I feel like breaking the clock since it has stopped working!
Re: Breast Implant issues
Good afternoon and thank you very much for checking in. I had an infection around the extender and had surgery on Thursday to remove it. I’ll have to wait 6 - 8 weeks to heal before they try and put a new one in and start all over again. I’m not clear yet as to what the infection was or how it got there but still waiting on the lab results for that. It’s just frustrating having to go back to dealing with another drain and binder! But I’m glad I’m okay and hope I’ll do better with the new one. Thank you again for checking in with me. It means a lot to have this support!
Re: How long have you been Stage IV?
@ssales13 Thanks for sharing your information about heartburn as well. I do believe it is a factor. We’ll see if the eight weeks of meds helps tamp it down. My doctor thinks it might even be connected to my continuing sinus issues. Overall, I’m feeling slightly better in the last 24 hours.
Hope your heartburn is minimal and resolves soon. Have a great Sunday.
Hugs, Pam 💗
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
I bought three pairs of pants, one fitted, the other two loose yesterday at the church rummage sale. The fitted ones were already capri. Cut 7 inches off the loose ones for capri length and re-hemmed them. We have our annual rummage sale during tractor-pull weekend.
I am going to use one of my saris to make kaftan plus bloomers. It is dancers in green and ruby red, not one of my favorites.
I took Tippy over to the fairgrounds to show him that it was no good for off-leash. Had to take him over there another time, as he thought it was interesting. Both times he stayed in the basket of my bike (recumbent electric trike, for newcomers).
Taco, the pictures of the pups are beautiful. Nice that they have both chosen places of honor. And a more peaceful introduction to each other, since they are similar sizes.
I had significant problems with my stomach last night— bought some iron pills after Mass. I am confident that the problems will be taken care of.
No, Jackie. I think the shortage of doctors is a long-term consequence of COVID. So many died, and others just couldn't take it anymore. So they are going to teaching hospitals to "grow" new doctors. I don't think that the political climate will end up with a catastrophic loss of basic medical care for those who don't have the $$$$$$$$$$$. There will eventually be a massive pushback, and their goal of a two-class society will be repudiated. Yes, there might eventually be a two-level medical system like Canada and England have. I have not been as demanding as I might ought to have been, because I don't want to be what others might call me… a parasite. Should I have died from an easily-treated BC? I think not.
Teaching hospitals can more easily treat patients who have minimal resources.
mcbaker
Re: Asymmetry and distortion BIRADS 4
Hi @stuckbyanxiety, I’m sorry you are in the stressful situation of waiting for a biopsy result. Mammograms and ultrasounds are two different modes of imaging which show different aspects of breast abnormalities. Neither can tell whether an abnormality is malignant which is why a biopsy must be done. Waiting for the pathology results seems to take forever but is the only way of getting an answer.
Google is less able than imaging to diagnose a medical problem. Uncertainty is hard to live with but you should find out next week. Hopefully the result will be benign but if not this is a good place for information and support. All the best.
maggie15
Re: Asymmetry and distortion BIRADS 4
I’m sorry for the stress of waiting, it’s the worst part once you know either way you will move forward. I am sorry about your dog, that’s tough on top. Deep breathing helps me recenter. Only the best wishes.
marshy1
Re: Asymmetry and distortion BIRADS 4
thank you @maggie15 for your response.
Just that my mind doesn’t stop thinking, I lost my dog this week and it’s adding up too 😢
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
love to all. Popping in to say hi. Going to bed or I’d update everyone on my daughter. She got a double mastectomy and recovery is terrible. She was with me at home for a month recovering. She’s brave and the plastic surgeon did a great job. But now it’s radiation time. She has more chemo coming as well. Does Herceptin make you ladies sick? She’s nervous. I hate cancer. I think if you all. Mae great news. So glad. Hi Tanya. See you all soon.
micmel
Re: How long have you been Stage IV?
good morning everyone :)
I’ve been experiencing more fatigue and joint pain than usual. I just feel my whole body needs real “rest” and a good massage. Tbh I thought it might be progression in my bones but after reading what you shared I’m thinking maybe it’s just SE.
I removed my ovaries beginning of May as a preventative measure so I stopped Zoladex and I’m only taking Faslodex shots now. I already developed osteoporosis and osteopenia early this year.
Wishing you a great day ♥️
