GhostGirl Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 QUOTE (Janie @ Dec 7 2011, 02:17 PM) QUOTE (GhostGirl @ Dec 7 2011, 12:04 PM) QUOTE (Janie @ Dec 7 2011, 01:58 PM) Bumping for reminders to the ladies. I had a mammogram done two weeks ago and had a call to go in to see the doctor. I'll find out any news on Monday. I'm a little nervous but nothing too bad. I actually started looking into genetic counseling to see exactly what my odds of developing breast cancer are. I'm very high risk, I know that much. Anyway, fingers crossed that the news is just something minor. It might just be that they need to do some additional views or something. Was this your first mammogram? Oh god no! I can't remember now how many I've had. I had my first one done at the age of 30. I had an ultrasound performed on one breast when I was 28 because of some pain I was feeling. I've had this trouble spot that they've been keeping an eye on. It might just be that something has changed in the trouble spot or maybe they want more views of this particular location. I hate having to wait on things like this. Okay, I didn't know. I just know that my first one generated a callback. I understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 (edited) So... I just found out the actual results from the mammogram. Righty is fine but there was a "mass" detected in lefty. They already ruled out it being a lymph node. Not quite sure how I feel about this. I can't wait for Monday morning though so I can go back in and see the doctor. ETA: Now that I've thought about it for a few minutes, I wonder if this "mass" is my "trouble spot" assuming that it's a cyst or something that has been there for years?? Has anyone else been in a similar situation? Edited December 8, 2011 by Janie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babycat Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 QUOTE (Janie @ Dec 8 2011, 09:48 PM) So... I just found out the actual results from the mammogram. Righty is fine but there was a "mass" detected in lefty. They already ruled out it being a lymph node. Not quite sure how I feel about this. I can't wait for Monday morning though so I can go back in and see the doctor. ETA: Now that I've thought about it for a few minutes, I wonder if this "mass" is my "trouble spot" assuming that it's a cyst or something that has been there for years?? Has anyone else been in a similar situation? Janie, are you okay? How are you feeling? Thinking of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostGirl Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 QUOTE (Janie @ Dec 8 2011, 03:48 PM) So... I just found out the actual results from the mammogram. Righty is fine but there was a "mass" detected in lefty. They already ruled out it being a lymph node. Not quite sure how I feel about this. I can't wait for Monday morning though so I can go back in and see the doctor. ETA: Now that I've thought about it for a few minutes, I wonder if this "mass" is my "trouble spot" assuming that it's a cyst or something that has been there for years?? Has anyone else been in a similar situation? Is there a lump that you can feel? Any pain, burning, tingling on that side? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 QUOTE (GhostGirl @ Dec 9 2011, 11:40 AM) QUOTE (Janie @ Dec 8 2011, 03:48 PM) So... I just found out the actual results from the mammogram. Righty is fine but there was a "mass" detected in lefty. They already ruled out it being a lymph node. Not quite sure how I feel about this. I can't wait for Monday morning though so I can go back in and see the doctor. ETA: Now that I've thought about it for a few minutes, I wonder if this "mass" is my "trouble spot" assuming that it's a cyst or something that has been there for years?? Has anyone else been in a similar situation? Is there a lump that you can feel? Any pain, burning, tingling on that side? No. Which is why, god forbid, it is anything, then hopefully it has been caught early. What I'm expecting from Monday's visit is more views under the mashing machine and then probably an ultrasound of the mass. If it's anything suspicious, I'm sure they'll want to biopsy it. I don't know if that would be done right away or if that's a whole other appointment. I do know one thing, I'm hoping to walk out of the doctor's office Monday morning with news. I don't want to have to wait any longer for news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 QUOTE (Babycat @ Dec 9 2011, 11:33 AM) QUOTE (Janie @ Dec 8 2011, 09:48 PM) So... I just found out the actual results from the mammogram. Righty is fine but there was a "mass" detected in lefty. They already ruled out it being a lymph node. Not quite sure how I feel about this. I can't wait for Monday morning though so I can go back in and see the doctor. ETA: Now that I've thought about it for a few minutes, I wonder if this "mass" is my "trouble spot" assuming that it's a cyst or something that has been there for years?? Has anyone else been in a similar situation? Janie, are you okay? How are you feeling? Thinking of you. Every now and then I have a wave of anxiety. I try not to think about it too much because that only makes me worry and I don't want to spend my time stressing out. That will only make the days drag. Besides, it's better to stay as positive as possible, IMO. Thank you for your thoughts though. I very much appreciate it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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1 of the 7 Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Hoping everything works out and you're fine, or that they can remove the lump/cyst with minimal surgery - my mom had this a number of years ago, healed fairly easily, and has been fine since. Fingers crossed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 QUOTE (1 of the 7 @ Dec 10 2011, 08:10 AM) Hoping everything works out and you're fine, or that they can remove the lump/cyst with minimal surgery - my mom had this a number of years ago, healed fairly easily, and has been fine since. Fingers crossed! I go to the doctor's tomorrow morning. I'll report back the news. Actually, after having read yours and GGs posts, I feel better and I'm not worrying so much. Plus, I had a very nice and touching PM from another gal here and all of this has put my mind at ease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babycat Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 QUOTE (Janie @ Dec 11 2011, 03:55 PM)QUOTE (1 of the 7 @ Dec 10 2011, 08:10 AM) Hoping everything works out and you're fine, or that they can remove the lump/cyst with minimal surgery - my mom had this a number of years ago, healed fairly easily, and has been fine since. Fingers crossed! I go to the doctor's tomorrow morning. I'll report back the news. Actually, after having read yours and GGs posts, I feel better and I'm not worrying so much. Plus, I had a very nice and touching PM from another gal here and all of this has put my mind at ease. Lots of for you, Janie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nettiesaur Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Janie, I just saw this thread. Lots of hugs and prayers for good news tomorrow. I've suffered through the callback thing many times, and I'm high risk too. I hope it's just that they are being over cautious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Just got back. Everything is fine. I feel so relieved! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babycat Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 QUOTE (Janie @ Dec 12 2011, 08:11 PM)Just got back. Everything is fine. I feel so relieved! Thank God you're okay, Janie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 QUOTE (Babycat @ Dec 12 2011, 12:19 PM) QUOTE (Janie @ Dec 12 2011, 08:11 PM)Just got back. Everything is fine. I feel so relieved! Thank God you're okay, Janie! I'm glad it turned out to be nothing (just swollen lymph nodes together which was mucking up the scans). I'm going ahead with the genetic screening at the end of the month. We'll see if I'm indeed carrying this bad gene for breast and ovarian cancer. They've found that both cancers are related - the same cells that cause breast cancer are the same ones that create ovarian cancer. At least that's my understanding... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babycat Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 QUOTE (Janie @ Dec 12 2011, 08:26 PM) QUOTE (Babycat @ Dec 12 2011, 12:19 PM) QUOTE (Janie @ Dec 12 2011, 08:11 PM)Just got back. Everything is fine. I feel so relieved! Thank God you're okay, Janie! I'm glad it turned out to be nothing (just swollen lymph nodes together which was mucking up the scans). I'm going ahead with the genetic screening at the end of the month. We'll see if I'm indeed carrying this bad gene for breast and ovarian cancer. They've found that both cancers are related - the same cells that cause breast cancer are the same ones that create ovarian cancer. At least that's my understanding... I imagine you must've been frightened - I know I would've been... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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1 of the 7 Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 QUOTE (Janie @ Dec 12 2011, 03:26 PM) QUOTE (Babycat @ Dec 12 2011, 12:19 PM) QUOTE (Janie @ Dec 12 2011, 08:11 PM)Just got back. Everything is fine. I feel so relieved! Thank God you're okay, Janie! I'm glad it turned out to be nothing (just swollen lymph nodes together which was mucking up the scans). I'm going ahead with the genetic screening at the end of the month. We'll see if I'm indeed carrying this bad gene for breast and ovarian cancer. They've found that both cancers are related - the same cells that cause breast cancer are the same ones that create ovarian cancer. At least that's my understanding... Yaaaaaayyyy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babycat Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 QUOTE (1 of the 7 @ Dec 13 2011, 02:01 AM) QUOTE (Janie @ Dec 12 2011, 03:26 PM) QUOTE (Babycat @ Dec 12 2011, 12:19 PM) QUOTE (Janie @ Dec 12 2011, 08:11 PM)Just got back. Everything is fine. I feel so relieved! Thank God you're okay, Janie! I'm glad it turned out to be nothing (just swollen lymph nodes together which was mucking up the scans). I'm going ahead with the genetic screening at the end of the month. We'll see if I'm indeed carrying this bad gene for breast and ovarian cancer. They've found that both cancers are related - the same cells that cause breast cancer are the same ones that create ovarian cancer. At least that's my understanding... Yaaaaaayyyy! Absolute relief! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 I had my hereditary cancer genetic testing done this morning at the doctors. I went with the blood draw method but I guess there's another method where you rinse your mouth and spit. Should have test results back around Jan. 9th. I was tested for breast, ovarian and colon cancer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NobodysHeroine Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 QUOTE (Janie @ Dec 27 2011, 05:47 PM) I had my hereditary cancer genetic testing done this morning at the doctors. I went with the blood draw method but I guess there's another method where you rinse your mouth and spit. Should have test results back around Jan. 9th. I was tested for breast, ovarian and colon cancer. Good luck, Janie. I plan on looking into genetic testing when I'm older, as well. It's better safe than sorry, as they say. You never know, especially with the many medical conditions in my family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babycat Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 QUOTE (NobodysHeroine @ Dec 28 2011, 06:58 PM) QUOTE (Janie @ Dec 27 2011, 05:47 PM) I had my hereditary cancer genetic testing done this morning at the doctors. I went with the blood draw method but I guess there's another method where you rinse your mouth and spit. Should have test results back around Jan. 9th. I was tested for breast, ovarian and colon cancer. Good luck, Janie. I plan on looking into genetic testing when I'm older, as well. It's better safe than sorry, as they say. You never know, especially with the many medical conditions in my family. I'm not entirely too sure when I'm supposed to have mine done. I've read conflicting reports from the medical profession that some women are supposed to have them done from the age of 50, of which I've got 10 years left to wait, or from 40, which I'm that age now, and it was said that it was revised to 40. I guess what I should do, is next time I go to my doctor, I'll ask her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 QUOTE (Babycat @ Jan 3 2012, 02:38 AM) QUOTE (NobodysHeroine @ Dec 28 2011, 06:58 PM) QUOTE (Janie @ Dec 27 2011, 05:47 PM) I had my hereditary cancer genetic testing done this morning at the doctors. I went with the blood draw method but I guess there's another method where you rinse your mouth and spit. Should have test results back around Jan. 9th. I was tested for breast, ovarian and colon cancer. Good luck, Janie. I plan on looking into genetic testing when I'm older, as well. It's better safe than sorry, as they say. You never know, especially with the many medical conditions in my family. I'm not entirely too sure when I'm supposed to have mine done. I've read conflicting reports from the medical profession that some women are supposed to have them done from the age of 50, of which I've got 10 years left to wait, or from 40, which I'm that age now, and it was said that it was revised to 40. I guess what I should do, is next time I go to my doctor, I'll ask her. Definitely. I think most doctor's these days start recommending mammograms around the age of 35-40. I would get one done sooner rather than later. Other than my mom, there was no other family member diagnosed with breast cancer. She had a large tumor by the age of 50 which means she had breast cancer well before her 50th birthday. It's always better to be safe than sorry. Besides, a mammogram really doesn't take long and even though the process can be uncomfortable, it only lasts for a few seconds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nettiesaur Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 QUOTE (Janie @ Jan 3 2012, 12:22 PM) QUOTE (Babycat @ Jan 3 2012, 02:38 AM) QUOTE (NobodysHeroine @ Dec 28 2011, 06:58 PM) QUOTE (Janie @ Dec 27 2011, 05:47 PM) I had my hereditary cancer genetic testing done this morning at the doctors. I went with the blood draw method but I guess there's another method where you rinse your mouth and spit. Should have test results back around Jan. 9th. I was tested for breast, ovarian and colon cancer. Good luck, Janie. I plan on looking into genetic testing when I'm older, as well. It's better safe than sorry, as they say. You never know, especially with the many medical conditions in my family. I'm not entirely too sure when I'm supposed to have mine done. I've read conflicting reports from the medical profession that some women are supposed to have them done from the age of 50, of which I've got 10 years left to wait, or from 40, which I'm that age now, and it was said that it was revised to 40. I guess what I should do, is next time I go to my doctor, I'll ask her. Definitely. I think most doctor's these days start recommending mammograms around the age of 35-40. I would get one done sooner rather than later. Other than my mom, there was no other family member diagnosed with breast cancer. She had a large tumor by the age of 50 which means she had breast cancer well before her 50th birthday. It's always better to be safe than sorry. Besides, a mammogram really doesn't take long and even though the process can be uncomfortable, it only lasts for a few seconds. You are supposed to get a baseline done at 40, before if there is a family history of breast or ovarian cancers. So I would contact my doctor and insurance company, find out the procedure, and get one done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babycat Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 QUOTE (nettiesaur @ Jan 3 2012, 06:29 PM)QUOTE (Janie @ Jan 3 2012, 12:22 PM) QUOTE (Babycat @ Jan 3 2012, 02:38 AM) QUOTE (NobodysHeroine @ Dec 28 2011, 06:58 PM) QUOTE (Janie @ Dec 27 2011, 05:47 PM) I had my hereditary cancer genetic testing done this morning at the doctors. I went with the blood draw method but I guess there's another method where you rinse your mouth and spit. Should have test results back around Jan. 9th. I was tested for breast, ovarian and colon cancer. Good luck, Janie. I plan on looking into genetic testing when I'm older, as well. It's better safe than sorry, as they say. You never know, especially with the many medical conditions in my family. I'm not entirely too sure when I'm supposed to have mine done. I've read conflicting reports from the medical profession that some women are supposed to have them done from the age of 50, of which I've got 10 years left to wait, or from 40, which I'm that age now, and it was said that it was revised to 40. I guess what I should do, is next time I go to my doctor, I'll ask her. Definitely. I think most doctor's these days start recommending mammograms around the age of 35-40. I would get one done sooner rather than later. Other than my mom, there was no other family member diagnosed with breast cancer. She had a large tumor by the age of 50 which means she had breast cancer well before her 50th birthday. It's always better to be safe than sorry. Besides, a mammogram really doesn't take long and even though the process can be uncomfortable, it only lasts for a few seconds. You are supposed to get a baseline done at 40, before if there is a family history of breast or ovarian cancers. So I would contact my doctor and insurance company, find out the procedure, and get one done! There's never been a family history of cancer (breast or ovarian), so that rules that out. Maybe I'm panicking a little. I've also read from women that those nurses sort of ram you into the x-ray machine, causing bruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nettiesaur Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 QUOTE (Babycat @ Jan 3 2012, 01:50 PM) QUOTE (nettiesaur @ Jan 3 2012, 06:29 PM)QUOTE (Janie @ Jan 3 2012, 12:22 PM) QUOTE (Babycat @ Jan 3 2012, 02:38 AM) QUOTE (NobodysHeroine @ Dec 28 2011, 06:58 PM) QUOTE (Janie @ Dec 27 2011, 05:47 PM) I had my hereditary cancer genetic testing done this morning at the doctors. I went with the blood draw method but I guess there's another method where you rinse your mouth and spit. Should have test results back around Jan. 9th. I was tested for breast, ovarian and colon cancer. Good luck, Janie. I plan on looking into genetic testing when I'm older, as well. It's better safe than sorry, as they say. You never know, especially with the many medical conditions in my family. I'm not entirely too sure when I'm supposed to have mine done. I've read conflicting reports from the medical profession that some women are supposed to have them done from the age of 50, of which I've got 10 years left to wait, or from 40, which I'm that age now, and it was said that it was revised to 40. I guess what I should do, is next time I go to my doctor, I'll ask her. Definitely. I think most doctor's these days start recommending mammograms around the age of 35-40. I would get one done sooner rather than later. Other than my mom, there was no other family member diagnosed with breast cancer. She had a large tumor by the age of 50 which means she had breast cancer well before her 50th birthday. It's always better to be safe than sorry. Besides, a mammogram really doesn't take long and even though the process can be uncomfortable, it only lasts for a few seconds. You are supposed to get a baseline done at 40, before if there is a family history of breast or ovarian cancers. So I would contact my doctor and insurance company, find out the procedure, and get one done! There's never been a family history of cancer (breast or ovarian), so that rules that out. Maybe I'm panicking a little. I've also read from women that those nurses sort of ram you into the x-ray machine, causing bruises. Is there a place that is certified to do mammograms in your area? My clinic is very good, and the tech does not do compressions that bruise, and minimize the pain,but they are specially trained and nationally certified. Also, take some advil or tylenol before you go! I wish someone had told me that before my first one! It really helped the second time. but don't let fear keep you away. The time is now to get a baseline, so they can tell what is normal, if you should have problems later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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