RE: lets get to know every one

[Guest guest]

I am Ren (Renita) Reece from E. Tennessee. I am married, one daughter, , three grandchildren. I also have one stepson and stepdaughter and 3 stepgrandchildren. We are lover's of golf, although as a family we put God first in all things. I just married in 12-05 and then was able to quit work after 25 years and focusing on my dream. That is becoming an inspirational author, my first book is out, Men Pause Women Talk. I interviewed married couples for four years and they share their story about how they met and God brought them together.

I was diagnosed with bc on July 23 of 05, after finding a lump after having a breast reduction. For a year the doctors said it was scar tissue. I had a bi-lat., inplants put in, started chemo, was in the hospital twice, the first they thought it was my heart, the second I had staph in my implants and had pneumonia. Spent 9 days in the hospital and came out spelling like a rose, Praise God. Finished chemo, went into six weeks of rads. Then my hair started growing back in. Shucked the wig, colored what hair I had. Later that year met and married a wonderful wonderful man.

Ren

[Guest guest]

My name is Ahmareen but I use Humi (nick) more than that.Two years

back my mother had Basal cell carcinoma,surgery and radiation for 1

month .Last november my yearly executive checkup showed a lump in

my left breast where I was feeling pain for the last many years but

this lump did not showed up even in a mammmogram/ultrasound done in

2003.Anyways I had it removed 5 weeks back and still having

pain,stiffness there. I cant lift anything heavier than a glass or

dinner plate.The lump was benign but I am keeping an eye on due to

my mother's BCC.

This was medical ,now personal.I am 36,married to Khawar for 14

years now.Have two kids.Mahnoor(d) 13 and Usman(s) 9.They go to

American International School Dhaka.We are from Pakistan but living

in Bangladesh for 5 years now for my husband's job.Our son Usman has

a vision problem called Nystagmus.This is a gene related condition

without any cure so far. Such need to lead life according to this so

we are constantly stuggling with him get about.

I think I am the only Muslim on board but share the same

fears,nightmares and worries that bc can bring to anyone.We are

quite openminded and I can go to beaches wearing bikini, just that

we refrain from pork and alcohol.We like to travel and so far we

have been to

Dubai,Rome,Amsterdam,Paris,Singapore,Bali,Malaysia,Thailand and

Nepal.These are family trips while my husband has been to many other

places for his official tours.Right now he is in England for a

training course.

Enough for today I suppose! will try to locate a pic of me and put

it on. Will let you all know.

Hugs,

Humi.

>

> Thats so cool. Now we know where every one is frm.Now lets try

getting

> to know people.

> Like,Kids,grandkids, hobbies, jobs ,survior of bc..etc. and mayb

even

> send a pic or to..

> I like to get to know the people im chatting with. Not just though

> their email but their lifes to.,

> So come on every one lets hear ur stories !!!!!

>

[Guest guest]

Hello Ingrid,

After reading your post I am somewhat confused( nothing new these

days). You stated that after your lumpectomy and radiation that you

started Chemo and after the first round you doctors were amazed

because the lump could not be felt.

I am 39 and was just diagnosed in Feb of this year with Infiltrating

Ductal Carcinoma. I too found the lump, about 2 cm, by myself and

found myself starting a journey I never thought I would have to

undertake. I was told by the surgeon that after the core needle bio

and the path results that a lumpectomy would/should be the next step

to remove the tumor and stage and test it. Most likely that removal

would be followed by radiation and chemo which will be determined

when I meet with the Onc after the surgery. Well, I am having my

lumpectomy this Tuesday, the 14th and I am now kind of confused and

not sure if my docs are being straight with me.

Reading your account I am wondering why your lump/tumor was not

totally removed by the lumpectomy. I am so new to this Cancer

Journey that I am still getting somewhat confused and at this point

I don't know if I missread what you wrote or if I am just not

understanding ( I am German and at times I still get confused

reading, even though I have lived here for 17 years ) So, please do

not take my question personal.

Since we both have the same kind of Cancer (I understand it behaves

and is treated different in every woman) and we both are of the same

agegroup and tumorsize is identical and I was told my cancer is

aggressive, this is why I was aking of you how and what happened

after the lumpectomy and how anything can be left in the breast

to " shrink " after surgery to remove it. Please do not take any

offense by my asking, please help me to understand so I can make

sure my surgeon/doctors are not keeping things from me.

Thank you for your time and my heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS on being

cancer free!!!!!!

Hugs to you and all the wonderful ladies in this group.

Caren in Kansas IDC - FBCS

Now some back ground on my breast cancer. Last year

> in April I found a lump in my left breast while taking a shower. I

> thought it was nothing since there is no history of cancer in my

> family. I let it go for a month. Then one day while sitting at my

desk

> I had this nagging feeling that I should have it checked so I

called

> my GYN doctor and got in to see her the next day. I didn't even

tell

> her where the lump was, she found it on her own. She referred me

to

> get my first mammogram the very next day which was a Friday. The

> following Tuesday I got the call at work. THings happened fast

after

> that. I met with my oncologist, had test after test done to see if

it

> had spread. I prayed and prayed that it hadn't. God must have

heard me

> because all my tests came back clean. I had an approximately 2cm

mass

> on my left breast. The exact term in my report says Invasive

Ductal

> Carcinoma. When I went to pick up my films and read the report for

the

> first time, I freaked out at the word " invasive " . I thought this

> monstor was invading my body and it was too late. After meeting

with

> my doctors I learned it was indeed an aggressive tumor but that it

had

> not spread to my lymph notes. My journey was beginning and to say

> that I was scared is an understatement. For me having radiation

and a

> lumpectomy was a breeze. Chemo was tough but definitely do-able.

It

> tested my sanity and brought me to tears many times when I thought

I

> had had enough. But I stood strong and kept working throughout my

> treatments and never went on disability. Today I am cancer free.

After

> the very first chemo treatment my docs could no longer feel the

lump.

> Midway through the treatment I had another mammogram and my doctor

> said I had a " Phenomenal " response. >

> Hugs,

> Ingrid

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Humi,

Thanks for posting. We welcome all nationalities. Would love to see pictures if you have some. Also if you have any from the area you live in.

Hugs

nne

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Re: lets get to know every one

My name is Ahmareen but I use Humi (nick) more than that.Two years back my mother had Basal cell carcinoma,surgery and radiation for 1 month .Last november my yearly executive checkup showed a lump in my left breast where I was feeling pain for the last many years but this lump did not showed up even in a mammmogram/ultrasound done in 2003.Anyways I had it removed 5 weeks back and still having pain,stiffness there. I cant lift anything heavier than a glass or dinner plate.The lump was benign but I am keeping an eye on due to my mother's BCC.This was medical ,now personal.I am 36,married to Khawar for 14 years now.Have two kids.Mahnoor(d) 13 and Usman(s) 9.They go to American International School Dhaka.We are from Pakistan but living in Bangladesh for 5 years now for my husband's job.Our son Usman has a vision problem called Nystagmus.This is a gene related condition without any cure so far. Such need to lead life according to this so we are constantly stuggling with him get about.I think I am the only Muslim on board but share the same fears,nightmares and worries that bc can bring to anyone.We are quite openminded and I can go to beaches wearing bikini, just that we refrain from pork and alcohol.We like to travel and so far we have been to Dubai,Rome,Amsterdam,Paris,Singapore,Bali,Malaysia,Thailand and Nepal.These are family trips while my husband has been to many other places for his official tours.Right now he is in England for a training course. Enough for today I suppose! will try to locate a pic of me and put it on. Will let you all know.Hugs,Humi.>> Thats so cool. Now we know where every one is frm.Now lets try getting > to know people. > Like,Kids,grandkids, hobbies, jobs ,survior of bc..etc. and mayb even > send a pic or to..> I like to get to know the people im chatting with. Not just though > their email but their lifes to.,> So come on every one lets hear ur stories !!!!!>

[Guest guest]

I'm Margery Allcock, I'm 63, and I live in England - about 40 miles north of

London.

I am married to Geoff. We met in 1968, married in 1970, and are still happy

together <G>. We have two daughters. is 32 and a chartered

accountant, and lives in the north of England, near Manchester. Gilly is 29

and a statistician, and married Ian just over a year ago; they live in

London. My mum is in Edinburgh, Scotland. She lives in a nursing home, as

she has senile dementia - like Alzheimer's, but with a different name.

I was born and brought up in Edinburgh, and left there in 1964 to move south

for work after I graduated from university (Pure Maths, lovely stuff).

I'm a computer programmer, and although I meant to retire at 60 I do still

do some part-time work in between chemo sessions - I'm freelance, and only

get paid for work done, so my clients don't mind waiting for results ...

In my spare time I read lots of fiction (crime, fantasy), and make patchwork

quilts (very slowly!). Sometimes I knit, and I did make myself a woolly hat

for when I was bald. Love that word " was " !

All for now,

Margery.

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margery@... in North Herts, UK

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[Guest guest]

My name is Andree,

I was born and raised in the Chattanooga area and went south to attend the University

of Georgia because I was only 15 when applying for college and

TENNESSEE would not let me go to school there...my heart was broken!

A VOLS fan rejected!!!!

all this to explain that I

never left Athens GA... because I met

Dennis from Athens, GA

while I was in graduate school. Love at first sight.

So Long Chattanooga.

married 32 years,

Three children, all college graduates and gainfully employed, smart and kind hearted.

PRAISE GOD.

Re: family history of cancer:

My mom died of colon cancer; she also had had thyroid cancer,

uterine cancer and a breast lumpectomy, Parkinson's and glaucoma. My dad had died several years before most of this and I took care of my mom during her illnesses and his.

My mom had been a hairdresser and before that had folded socks fresh from the dye in a mill.

She had been exposed to so many toxins. I studied in Egypt and Europe to learn what to do to make safe and effective products for her skin during her cancer treatment and opened a business to offer the products to others. My paycheck and all profits go to cancer related charities, particularly a scholarship fund for college bound students that have lost their moms to breast cancer started by a friend of mine that lost her battle last June 9.

....I was diagnosed after my mom's death... I had turned 50 and

went in for a colonoscopy and when I had a small polyp went in that next day for my mammogram, knowing that breast and colon are like kissing cousins...

and there IT was...a one cm spot just waiting to spread...

HAPPY 50th BIRTHDAY, eh?

There is nothing like hearing the words YOU HAVE CANCER...the panic and fear and anxiety is like no other...

and now I am two years out....

and know every day is a blessing,

Love to you all,

Andree

[Guest guest]

My name is , I'm from New York (Long Island specifically), and was diagnosed at 45 (June 2004) with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, 4.6 cm tumor, had bilateral mastectomy (I was adopted - no family history), 23 lymphs removed - 6 positive. I started to notice my lump about (4) months before I did anything about it, in a complete state of denial. It was impossible - I was too busy, and (I though) too young; must be too much caffeine. That was May of 2004, and I remember thinking: "Well, summer's almost here, and I love summer, so I'll take care of it in the fall"...I WOULD HAVE BEEN DEAD had it not begun to throb in my sleep. I would feel it 12 times a day, trying to convince myself it was smaller than the time before. I used to cry at 2AM while my husband slept...it was fear, although I was more fearful that "he" would notice it...and by that time, I knew I had a problem. I could no longer hide it.

After my bilateral, I began dose dense A/C, followed by Taxol (every other week). I lost my beloved Mom in November of 2004. After chemo, I had 33 radiation treatments and finished before Christmas of 2004. I am ER/PR+, along with HER2/neu++. I have been undergoing Herceptin infusion weekly since January 10, 2006 as a "preventative," and will finish in January 2007. As far as we know, I am cancer free, loving life and moving on in this journey.

I have a wonderful husband, Tony, and will celebrate 24 years on April 24th. My son is 20, my is 16 and I've been blessed with a wonderful daughter , 13. I have an amazing network of friends who've been so wonderful. I try to "be" a friend to everyone I meet, even inviting a widow I met in radiation for Christmas Eve dinner. Life is too short to be alone, and the smile on her face was enough for us all. I've just began a BC coalition here, with the help of (6) wonderful friends, encompassing approximately (16) towns who otherwise had no representation. There is a reason I am here, and I feel there is a message to spread about "fear and ignorance," and how dangerous they are when dealing with something like breast cancer. I'm sure there are many women out there currently undergoing some sort of denial, which can cost them their lives. Our statistics here, specifically within the minority community, cannot be ignored. Women here, specifically in economically challenged areas, don't know where to turn for assistance. We're hopefully going to change that here in these communities. Although I try not to reflect back on what I could have done, I believe my statistics would have been considerably better had I gotten help sooner. I feel in my heart that it is only a number though, and who say's I can't be on the OTHER side of those statistics?

I'm sorry for going on...but this has become my a "passion," and I feel very strongly about sharing my story to help others. Call it my "penance" for the second chance I was given. As they say, there is a reason for everything.

I thoroughly enjoy being a part of all of your lives, and gain strength through all of you and your experiences. I speak about each of you to all my friends and family...after all, YOU are my friends and "family" too, right?

"It's all about the journey, and the friends we meet along the way."

Love,

[Guest guest]

, I can't say I know how you feel but cancer has touched my family 2 times already ( nobody in my family has it that I know of) but we lost my mom's best friend in the late 80's or mid 90's and on March 9th we lost the guy that had lived with my husband and I for the past 5 1/2 yrs to cancer ( he had it in his liver, gallbladder, prostate and before he passed away they found a spot in his neck), I just wish I had known about his family history alot earlier, I sure would have taken him to get test ran but I never knew it ran in his family. I feel REALLY bad cause I think I should have done more. I hope things get better for you. ssist@... wrote: My name is , I'm from New York (Long Island specifically),

and was diagnosed at 45 (June 2004) with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, 4.6 cm tumor, had bilateral mastectomy (I was adopted - no family history), 23 lymphs removed - 6 positive. I started to notice my lump about (4) months before I did anything about it, in a complete state of denial. It was impossible - I was too busy, and (I though) too young; must be too much caffeine. That was May of 2004, and I remember thinking: "Well, summer's almost here, and I love summer, so I'll take care of it in the fall"...I WOULD HAVE BEEN DEAD had it not begun to throb in my sleep. I would feel it 12 times a day, trying to convince myself it was smaller than the time before. I used to cry at 2AM while my husband slept...it was fear, although I was more fearful that "he" would notice it...and by that time, I knew I had a problem. I could no longer hide it. After my bilateral,

I began dose dense A/C, followed by Taxol (every other week). I lost my beloved Mom in November of 2004. After chemo, I had 33 radiation treatments and finished before Christmas of 2004. I am ER/PR+, along with HER2/neu++. I have been undergoing Herceptin infusion weekly since January 10, 2006 as a "preventative," and will finish in January 2007. As far as we know, I am cancer free, loving life and moving on in this journey. I have a wonderful husband, Tony, and will celebrate 24 years on April 24th. My son is 20, my is 16 and I've been blessed with a wonderful daughter , 13. I have an amazing network of friends who've been so wonderful. I try to "be" a friend to everyone I meet, even inviting a widow I met in radiation for Christmas Eve dinner. Life is too short to be alone, and the smile on her face was enough for us all. I've just began a BC

coalition here, with the help of (6) wonderful friends, encompassing approximately (16) towns who otherwise had no representation. There is a reason I am here, and I feel there is a message to spread about "fear and ignorance," and how dangerous they are when dealing with something like breast cancer. I'm sure there are many women out there currently undergoing some sort of denial, which can cost them their lives. Our statistics here, specifically within the minority community, cannot be ignored. Women here, specifically in economically challenged areas, don't know where to turn for assistance. We're hopefully going to change that here in these communities. Although I try not to reflect back on what I could have done, I believe my statistics would have been considerably better had I gotten help sooner. I feel in my heart that it is only a number though, and who say's I can't be on the OTHER side of those

statistics? I'm sorry for going on...but this has become my a "passion," and I feel very strongly about sharing my story to help others. Call it my "penance" for the second chance I was given. As they say, there is a reason for everything. I thoroughly enjoy being a part of all of your lives, and gain strength through all of you and your experiences. I speak about each of you to all my friends and family...after all, YOU are my friends and "family" too, right? "It's all about the journey, and the friends we meet along the way." Love,

Yahoo! Mail Use Photomail to share photos without annoying attachments.

[Guest guest]

My name is Jackie, I am from Ohio. I was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma November 2005 at 35 yrs old. I had a Modified Radical Mastectomy & Tram Flap of the left breast Dec 2005 sentinal nodes where negative , ER/PR negative, Her2 positive. I noticed a tender spot when I leaned against my desk at work on a Friday, I came home and did an examine Sat morning after the nagging feeling something was not right would not go away. Needless to say I found a lump and called my husband in to see what he thought, he immediately said something is wrong...you get in an have it check right away. I called my OB/GYN Monday and was in to see him on Tuesday. He did an examine and then an ultrasound followed by a needle biospy and tried to ease my mind that everything was prolly fine before I left the office. That Friday I got acall from his office telling me the path lab called & the biopsy tested positive for cancer cells, they had already made an appt. With a surgeon for the following Thursday. By the time I got to see the surgeon I was a complete wreck. The surgeon did an examine and looked over the path report from the needle biopsy and proceeded to do an ultrasound followed by a core biopsy. She then referred me to an Onc. And a genectic specialist for the Brac1/2 testing which came back negative. I ended up with major complications from a staph infection and lost over half of the Tram Flap, the skin graph is almost completely healed and I hope to get a release next Tuesday at my plastic surgeon appt to finally start my chemo. Which is suppose to be 4 wks of A/C and 4 wks of Taxotere as well as starting Herceptin for a year.

I have been with my husband Jim for 15 1/2 yrs, we have a 13 yr old girl and a 9 yr old boy as well as his 22 yr old daughter and 7month old grandson (both are just like my own even though I was only 14 when se was born , her mother is a drug addict ). I have a wonderful circle of family and friends that support me. Which is very good since I have a terrible history of depression, they have been determined to not let me slide into. I am a huge advocate for our veterans that are sick from their exposure to Agent Orange (I lost my godfather to cancer caused from AO after a 3 yr battle). I am very active in all my kids activities, love to read, garden, camp, & just hang out with great friends and family. I have been invited to join a local team for the upcoming Relay For Life in May in which I am looking forward too. I get to meet the rest of the team on March 24th. I have to say I never in my wildest dreams would have ever believed I'd be a cancer patient at the age of 35 and it has thrown me for a loop, but I'll be damn if this awful monster will win!!! I may not post a lot, but you ladies have been a tremendous source of support for me. I feel very lucky to call such strong, caring, & wonderful women my friends. Thank You all for sharing yourselves.

Lots of Love,

Jackie

ssist@... wrote:

My name is , I'm from New York (Long Island specifically), and was diagnosed at 45 (June 2004) with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, 4.6 cm tumor, had bilateral mastectomy (I was adopted - no family history), 23 lymphs removed - 6 positive. I started to notice my lump about (4) months before I did anything about it, in a complete state of denial. It was impossible - I was too busy, and (I though) too young; must be too much caffeine. That was May of 2004, and I remember thinking: "Well, summer's almost here, and I love summer, so I'll take care of it in the fall"...I WOULD HAVE BEEN DEAD had it not begun to throb in my sleep. I would feel it 12 times a day, trying to convince myself it was smaller than the time before. I used to cry at 2AM while my husband slept...it was fear, although I was more fearful that "he" would notice it...and by that time, I knew I had a problem. I could no longer hide it.

After my bilateral, I began dose dense A/C, followed by Taxol (every other week). I lost my beloved Mom in November of 2004. After chemo, I had 33 radiation treatments and finished before Christmas of 2004. I am ER/PR+, along with HER2/neu++. I have been undergoing Herceptin infusion weekly since January 10, 2006 as a "preventative," and will finish in January 2007. As far as we know, I am cancer free, loving life and moving on in this journey.

I have a wonderful husband, Tony, and will celebrate 24 years on April 24th. My son is 20, my is 16 and I've been blessed with a wonderful daughter , 13. I have an amazing network of friends who've been so wonderful. I try to "be" a friend to everyone I meet, even inviting a widow I met in radiation for Christmas Eve dinner. Life is too short to be alone, and the smile on her face was enough for us all. I've just began a BC coalition here, with the help of (6) wonderful friends, encompassing approximately (16) towns who otherwise had no representation. There is a reason I am here, and I feel there is a message to spread about "fear and ignorance," and how dangerous they are when dealing with something like breast cancer. I'm sure there are many women out there currently undergoing some sort of denial, which can cost them their lives. Our statistics here, specifically within the minority community, cannot be ignored. Women here, specifically in economically challenged areas, don't know where to turn for assistance. We're hopefully going to change that here in these communities. Although I try not to reflect back on what I could have done, I believe my statistics would have been considerably better had I gotten help sooner. I feel in my heart that it is only a number though, and who say's I can't be on the OTHER side of those statistics?

I'm sorry for going on...but this has become my a "passion," and I feel very strongly about sharing my story to help others. Call it my "penance" for the second chance I was given. As they say, there is a reason for everything.

I thoroughly enjoy being a part of all of your lives, and gain strength through all of you and your experiences. I speak about each of you to all my friends and family...after all, YOU are my friends and "family" too, right?

"It's all about the journey, and the friends we meet along the way."

Love,

Yahoo! MailUse Photomail to share photos without annoying attachments.

[Guest guest]

Hey everyone,

I was just diagnosed with invasive adenocarcinoma of the right breast.

Six months ago, when the lump showed up, mammogram and sonogram didn't

show anything, so I was cleared.

When the lump got bigger, I sent myself back to the doctor. She ordered

another ultrasound, the results of which are still inconclusive. But, I

did see a surgeon for a Fine Needle Aspiration. And that is what

diagnosed me.

Due to the size of the lump now, I'm scheduled for a mastectomy this

Friday morning. and I'm completely cool with that. At this point, I

want it flat as a board, so that if anything decides to lump up there,

I'll know it straight away.

It has been so great reading all the posts from women who have managed

to make it through this. I have a young son, and have been trying to

keep it together for him, but some of the past nights have been

wretched.

I'm 44, and have spent way too much time in the past week thinking

about possible causes (you know . . . I'm fat, I dyed my hair, I drank

vats of Tab, etc.). My gyno told me to remember that one in eight of us

will get this, so there are about a gazillion different reasons.

On the other hand, I have stopped worrying about Avian Influenza.

Keep writing you guys, because with every post, you help remind us

newbies that this disease can be fought.

R.

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Hey, I'll second that one.... us newbies like to hear how WELL this disease can be fought!!!! Thanks, .

Barb

Re: lets get to know every one

Hey everyone,I was just diagnosed with invasive adenocarcinoma of the right breast.Six months ago, when the lump showed up, mammogram and sonogram didn'tshow anything, so I was cleared.When the lump got bigger, I sent myself back to the doctor. She orderedanother ultrasound, the results of which are still inconclusive. But, Idid see a surgeon for a Fine Needle Aspiration. And that is whatdiagnosed me.Due to the size of the lump now, I'm scheduled for a mastectomy thisFriday morning. and I'm completely cool with that. At this point, Iwant it flat as a board, so that if anything decides to lump up there,I'll know it straight away.It has been so great reading all the posts from women who have managedto make it through this. I have a young son, and have been trying tokeep it together for him, but some of the past nights have beenwretched.I'm 44, and have spent way too much time in the past week thinkingabout possible causes (you know . . . I'm fat, I dyed my hair, I drankvats of Tab, etc.). My gyno told me to remember that one in eight of uswill get this, so there are about a gazillion different reasons.On the other hand, I have stopped worrying about Avian Influenza.Keep writing you guys, because with every post, you help remind usnewbies that this disease can be fought. R.__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

,

Welcome to the group. The ladies here are the best :-) I was 44 when I was diagnosed and will be 61 in October! Sure doesn't seem that long ago. I am doing fine so far and hope to continue doing good for quite awhile. I will keep you in my prayers.

Hugs

nne

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Check out my breast cancer ornaments at:http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.htmlalso check out my other ornaments and lots of nice gifts at:http://www.cancerclub.com

Re: lets get to know every one

Hey everyone,I was just diagnosed with invasive adenocarcinoma of the right breast.Six months ago, when the lump showed up, mammogram and sonogram didn'tshow anything, so I was cleared.When the lump got bigger, I sent myself back to the doctor. She orderedanother ultrasound, the results of which are still inconclusive. But, Idid see a surgeon for a Fine Needle Aspiration. And that is whatdiagnosed me.Due to the size of the lump now, I'm scheduled for a mastectomy thisFriday morning. and I'm completely cool with that. At this point, Iwant it flat as a board, so that if anything decides to lump up there,I'll know it straight away.It has been so great reading all the posts from women who have managedto make it through this. I have a young son, and have been trying tokeep it together for him, but some of the past nights have beenwretched.I'm 44, and have spent way too much time in the past week thinkingabout possible causes (you know . . . I'm fat, I dyed my hair, I drankvats of Tab, etc.). My gyno told me to remember that one in eight of uswill get this, so there are about a gazillion different reasons.On the other hand, I have stopped worrying about Avian Influenza.Keep writing you guys, because with every post, you help remind usnewbies that this disease can be fought. R.__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Jackie

Thanks for the info and rundown. I don't know what a core biopsy is. I only had a needle biopsy with ultrasound and he got it the first time in. Showed up as cancer in Nov. and I had lumpectomy Dec 20......that sure brought the kids home for Christmas!!!LOL

Now I want to ask what a Brac1/2 is? Sorry for the questions. I do appreciate your emails too.

[Guest guest]

The Brac 1 & Brac 2 are the genectic mutations they tested me for which came back as negative...I am not a carrier.

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Jackie

Thanks for the info and rundown. I don't know what a core biopsy is. I only had a needle biopsy with ultrasound and he got it the first time in. Showed up as cancer in Nov. and I had lumpectomy Dec 20......that sure brought the kids home for Christmas!!!LOL

Now I want to ask what a Brac1/2 is? Sorry for the questions. I do appreciate your emails too.