Lumpectomy Lounge....let's talk!
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ChiSandy: Whoops! Actually it said Western European Jewish not Eastern. Does that still apply? It's 11 percent. My maternal aunt.
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"Western European" usually refers to the Iberian peninsula (Spain & Portugal), which means Sephardic Jewish, not Ashkenazi. Even France is defined as "Central European." And at 11% in an aunt (your own genetic heritage would also include everyone on your paternal side), that's pretty dilute.
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Wow that's very deep convo.
Peggy you are absolutely right. I find that most of the time doctors (male/female) tend to patronize the public, they cannot imagine we the people understanding things. Do you know how many times they have asked me if i am in the medical field, just because i knew some of the right wording, or understood issues that i read ( that simple!) in these threads or books or elsewhere. They ARE out of touch.
Someone i know dealing with metastatic BC, being treated at MSK nontheless, his MRI report just came back after he finished brachytherapy and and hormonal treatment. Anyway it still shows 2 bone lesions that were there b4, and doc tells him thate/t is OK!! he is very happy, never mentioning the lesions. And so it goes all the time. In essence taking away the possibility of making an educated decision.
Shocked cheering for you. Keep us posted k.
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Shocked, I have not been reading here for a bit and am mortified to read this. I just keep thinking no,no,no, not more. Who can stand more?
You can ask for a second opinion on your mammogram. You can request that another radiologist look at them and give you their opinion. It might help clarify things for you. Or not. I asked for a 2nd opinion and it was so different from the first that I was left wondering who to believe, which way to go with this information. But if you get two different opinions that say something similar, then it will help cement in your mind what your next steps are. I hope it's nothing. Oh god, I so hope!
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Well, I go in today at 3:30 to have the diagnostic imaging, potential ultrasound and biopsy. Very nervous but glad I was able to make an appointment so soon.
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Good luck today, Shocked! You have an army of us in your corner.
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Good luck, Shocked. So glad you got a quick appointment. We're all in your pocket today! Be sure to keep us posted.
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Shocked - will be thinking and praying for you. Everything will be fine.
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Shocked - good wishes headed to you!
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Shocked, thinking of you...praying for benign results.
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Shocked...prayers for good results
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In your pocket, Shocked--fingers crossed and knocking on wood!
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Shocked, praying for a good outcome today!
HUGS!
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I went in today for my diagnostic mammogram. The technician had difficulties getting the images she wanted because it was so close to the chest wall. She said it appeared to be adjacent to the lymphatic system. Well, that got my heart racing. After 30 minutes of squeezing she went in to talk to the radiologist and he came in and said good news. The areas in question are skin calcifications. I started to cry with relief, my oncologist had me convinced it was cancerous and told me to expect a biopsy today. I am so happy! Yet I feel exhausted as well, so much anxiety running through my body to mentally and physically prepare myself for the horrible news that never came. Thanks for all your support during this difficult time, it means a lot to me.
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shocked, wanted to wish you luck and just saw this update, whew! Glad it wasn’t good news
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Shocked - So happy for you. Congrats and go enjoy your life!
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Wow! Amazing news! You might have set a new record for the wildest roller coaster ride in one day! You must be absolutely exhausted. Enjoy the sense of relief
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That's great news, Shocked. The oncologist really should never have said anything.
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shocked thanks for letting us know. what a relief. happy dance!!!
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YEA, Shocked! So happy that your news was good. Now go celebrate!!!!
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Shocked- such good news! Relax & get a good nights rest.
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Shocked, fantastic! Now go have a big glass or slice of your favorite celebratory ingestible!
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Shocked, You must be exhausted. But that news is fantastic! I'm very happy for you. Now go have a few margueritas, bottles of wine, or huge pieces of cake (a gallon of ice cream?). You've earned a big indulgence. And BREATHE!!!
HUGS!
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Shocked, Best news ever! Hope you slept well last night and now you can get on with the rest of your life!
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my left side of my left breast is swollen and now it's spread to my underarm. Cancer.org and Mayo Clinic says it's fluid which takes three to six months to go away. I'm in agony. Lumpectomy bra doesn't help the pain. Icepacks froze the fluid. Bad idea I had.
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I'm assuming you recently had surgery? If so, your surgeon will want to see you to figure out exactly what is going on.
Most likely, it's not an infection, but fluid that needs to be somewhere else. Probably, he'll send you to a lymphedema therapist. This is a physical therapist with special certification in moving fluid out of our tissue, thereby reducing swelling and discomfort. Any of your doctors (BS, MO, RO, PCP) can give you a referral. The therapist will also teach you how to manage the annoyance yourself. Believe me, these ladies are amazing!
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thank you! I’ll call him tomorrow. I want this fluid out of my underarm it’s ugly and painful at times. I’m ready for a therapist! Thank you for your response! Hope all is well with you. By the way I’m two weeks post o
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I'm so happy for you Shocked 🤗
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Shocked what a relief..and your oncologist was totally out of line. They deal with this disease everyday and forget there's a person attached to it!
(((hugs)))
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Thanks everyone for the well wishes! I emailed my oncologist and asked her to review the additional mammogram images and she says it's just skin calcifications when magnified, no cancer. So I am at peace now.
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