Waiting for test results
I was dx with stage 2B breast cancer in December 2006. ER+, PR+, HER - . Three tumors, 4 positive lymph nodes. Mastectomy, dose dense Chemotherapy and Radiation. It was a long year and I had a high risk of Mets.
I have celebrated 17 years NED, good health and a wonderful life. I left my job and went to nursing school (a lifetime dream). I relocated to an ocean front community and left a bad marriage. All in 3 years.
Now I’m here again. I have a large mass near my sternum and collar bone, larger than a golf ball. Firm, immobile, no pain. But I’ve also had fatigue and shortness of breath and lots of aches and pains I assumed were “old age.” Since I relocated I don’t have an oncologist. My GP sent me for an x ray, but said I will need a CAT or MRI but insurance wants the x ray first. That was 4 days ago.
My question is, how do you deal with the wait for results? This is already making me crazy, and I know it’s just the beginning. I have confided in my son and boyfriend but have downplayed my concerns. I don’t want to be chicken little. And getting them upset won’t help me. But besides “staying busy” any other advice?
Thanks for any advice
Comments
-
one would think that with your bc history , it would be no trouble getting the MRI done . Have your GP facilitate that !!!
0