Guest guest Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 Hi, I am a woman with a family history of breast cancer. My mother and 2 sisters have gotten BC so far. (There are 8 girls in the family.) I had a quick question... I know one symptom of BC is the nipple going inwards. What if one nipple is basically pointing downward and the other is normal? Is this a sign that I should be caustious? Thanks for taking the time to read this. HT > >Reply-To: breastcancer2 >To: <breastcancer2 > >Subject: New member- Card >Date: Fri, 19 May 2006 09:30:54 -0500 > > >Good morning, I am a new member and was diagnosed in late March 2006. This >is long, so don't feel obligated to read it, however it feels good to just >write about my story. Even though I have wonderful support of my loving >husband, family and friends, I still feel often alone. That feeling is >passing more and more each week. My heart goes out to you, Farida. Surely >we can gather contact resources to help you. > >2005 was a terrible year for my parents - they had been perfectly healthy >and enjoying retirement. My father suffered two hemorrhagic strokes and my >mother had heart arrhythmias, blood clots and then diagnosed with ductal >carcinoma in situ. Between them both, they had 12 hospitalizations. They >live in Dallas and I live in Houston, so I became very familiar with the 4 >hour drive up/down I45. Late December 2005, I started having this anxious >feeling in my left chest - kind of tight in my armpit. I chalked it up to >the stress of taking care of my parents and not swimming regularly in 2005 >and then maybe it was anxiety attacks remembering my grandmother. > >My maternal grandparents lived in East Texas and had a small farm. They >were hardworking farmers, kind and loving people. My grandfather did not >even finish high school because his parents made him drop out to work in >order to help pay for his older brother to attend medical school. My >grandmother's birthday was December 30 and the Christmas before her 65th >birthday, they were spending the holidays with us. I remember this imagine >as clear as it was 33 years ago. My mother, Maw and I were in my parent's >bedroom and Maw lifted up her left arm and showed us a mass about the size >a >baseball. She said she thought it was bad but wanted to wait until her >birthday, so Medicare would cover the costs. It was breast cancer and my >mother or uncle would bring her often to MD for treatment. My >mother hated driving to Houston and would cry before having to take my >grandmother for treatments. I was in college by then and felt so bad that >I >could not help my mother or grandmother more. Maw lived for 7 years with a >lot of suffering and it always stuck in the back of my mind, even though I >was young, that if she had only gone to the doctor early, she would have >lived longer and not suffered so much. > >I had a physical in January 2006 from my family practitioner - every thing >clear, negative mammogram, but I still could not shake that anxious feeling >in my left chest - I never felt any lumps. I then went to my internist >who >I have known for a long time and has helped me on many occasions. She said >I was stressing my heart because of all the family issues and recommended >Xanax. I took 2 Xanax during the next week and guess what? That anxious >feeling did not go away. I went back to my internist in 2 weeks and >complained that I thought my left nipple was turning out just a bit rather >than its usual headlights forward. She sent me for the ultrasound and >needle >biopsy even though she could not palpate a mass. I got the report of >breast >cancer on a Thursday and scheduled to see the surgeon that following >Monday. >When Bob, my husband and I went to the surgeon, I fully expected to hear I >would need a lumpectomy and then radiation. In fact, I did not even think >it was necessary for Bob to come, but thank God, he insisted in coming with >me. The surgeon explained why I would need a mastectomy - cancer cells in >the nipple and just under the nipple. That is probably why the mammogram >was negative. A lumpectomy would be very deforming. Even though it was a >shock, I knew it had to be done. We scheduled the surgery and then walked >to the elevator. Standing at the elevator, I told Bob the anxious feeling >in my left chest and armpit was gone. I think my grandmother was telling >me >to be diligent. And I was. That anxious feeling has never returned - even >after the mastectomy. > >My nodes were clear and the tumor was under 1.2cm. I turned 48 yesterday, >married x 22 years, no children and am premenopausal. After interviewing 3 >oncologists, I am electing to participate in a randomized study using >tamoxifen x 5 years, tamoxifen plus ovarian suppression x 5 years or >exemestane plus ovarian suppression for 5 years that is being performed at >44 institutions across the country. I am so happy I caught my tumor early >and hope the study will help future generations. If anyone is interested, >I >will post the pdf file of the study. > >Blessings to all and thank you for your postings and work on this chat >group, > > > > > Welcome to breastcancer2 > > >Hello, >Thank you for your interest in the group. Please tell us a little about >yourself and why you would like to join our group. Your request will be >taken care of as soon as I receive the notice. > >nne >cofounder > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 Hi HT, Its always best to have anything that doesn't seem right, checked by your doctor. I will keep you in my prayers. Please let us know what you find out. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html Check out my other ornaments at www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html Lots of info and gifts at: www.cancerclub.com CinDWood Crafts http://www.cindwoodcrafts.com Welcome to breastcancer2 >> >> >>Hello, >>Thank you for your interest in the group. Please tell us a little about >>yourself and why you would like to join our group. Your request will be >>taken care of as soon as I receive the notice. >> >>nne >>cofounder >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 Hi HT, Its always best to have anything that doesn't seem right, checked by your doctor. I will keep you in my prayers. Please let us know what you find out. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html Check out my other ornaments at www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html Lots of info and gifts at: www.cancerclub.com CinDWood Crafts http://www.cindwoodcrafts.com Welcome to breastcancer2 >> >> >>Hello, >>Thank you for your interest in the group. Please tell us a little about >>yourself and why you would like to join our group. Your request will be >>taken care of as soon as I receive the notice. >> >>nne >>cofounder >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 Hi HT, Its always best to have anything that doesn't seem right, checked by your doctor. I will keep you in my prayers. Please let us know what you find out. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html Check out my other ornaments at www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html Lots of info and gifts at: www.cancerclub.com CinDWood Crafts http://www.cindwoodcrafts.com Welcome to breastcancer2 >> >> >>Hello, >>Thank you for your interest in the group. Please tell us a little about >>yourself and why you would like to join our group. Your request will be >>taken care of as soon as I receive the notice. >> >>nne >>cofounder >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 , Welcome to the group. Thanks for sharing your story. I will keep you in my prayers. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Lifehttp://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.htmlCheck out my other ornaments atwww.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.htmlLots of info and gifts at:www.cancerclub.comCinDWood Craftshttp://www.cindwoodcrafts.com New member- Card Good morning, I am a new member and was diagnosed in late March 2006. Thisis long, so don't feel obligated to read it, however it feels good to justwrite about my story. Even though I have wonderful support of my lovinghusband, family and friends, I still feel often alone. That feeling ispassing more and more each week. My heart goes out to you, Farida. Surelywe can gather contact resources to help you.2005 was a terrible year for my parents - they had been perfectly healthyand enjoying retirement. My father suffered two hemorrhagic strokes and mymother had heart arrhythmias, blood clots and then diagnosed with ductalcarcinoma in situ. Between them both, they had 12 hospitalizations. Theylive in Dallas and I live in Houston, so I became very familiar with the 4hour drive up/down I45. Late December 2005, I started having this anxiousfeeling in my left chest - kind of tight in my armpit. I chalked it up tothe stress of taking care of my parents and not swimming regularly in 2005and then maybe it was anxiety attacks remembering my grandmother.My maternal grandparents lived in East Texas and had a small farm. Theywere hardworking farmers, kind and loving people. My grandfather did noteven finish high school because his parents made him drop out to work inorder to help pay for his older brother to attend medical school. Mygrandmother's birthday was December 30 and the Christmas before her 65thbirthday, they were spending the holidays with us. I remember this imagineas clear as it was 33 years ago. My mother, Maw and I were in my parent'sbedroom and Maw lifted up her left arm and showed us a mass about the size abaseball. She said she thought it was bad but wanted to wait until herbirthday, so Medicare would cover the costs. It was breast cancer and mymother or uncle would bring her often to MD for treatment. Mymother hated driving to Houston and would cry before having to take mygrandmother for treatments. I was in college by then and felt so bad that Icould not help my mother or grandmother more. Maw lived for 7 years with alot of suffering and it always stuck in the back of my mind, even though Iwas young, that if she had only gone to the doctor early, she would havelived longer and not suffered so much.I had a physical in January 2006 from my family practitioner - every thingclear, negative mammogram, but I still could not shake that anxious feelingin my left chest - I never felt any lumps. I then went to my internist whoI have known for a long time and has helped me on many occasions. She saidI was stressing my heart because of all the family issues and recommendedXanax. I took 2 Xanax during the next week and guess what? That anxiousfeeling did not go away. I went back to my internist in 2 weeks andcomplained that I thought my left nipple was turning out just a bit ratherthan its usual headlights forward. She sent me for the ultrasound and needlebiopsy even though she could not palpate a mass. I got the report of breastcancer on a Thursday and scheduled to see the surgeon that following Monday.When Bob, my husband and I went to the surgeon, I fully expected to hear Iwould need a lumpectomy and then radiation. In fact, I did not even thinkit was necessary for Bob to come, but thank God, he insisted in coming withme. The surgeon explained why I would need a mastectomy - cancer cells inthe nipple and just under the nipple. That is probably why the mammogramwas negative. A lumpectomy would be very deforming. Even though it was ashock, I knew it had to be done. We scheduled the surgery and then walkedto the elevator. Standing at the elevator, I told Bob the anxious feelingin my left chest and armpit was gone. I think my grandmother was telling meto be diligent. And I was. That anxious feeling has never returned - evenafter the mastectomy.My nodes were clear and the tumor was under 1.2cm. I turned 48 yesterday,married x 22 years, no children and am premenopausal. After interviewing 3oncologists, I am electing to participate in a randomized study usingtamoxifen x 5 years, tamoxifen plus ovarian suppression x 5 years orexemestane plus ovarian suppression for 5 years that is being performed at44 institutions across the country. I am so happy I caught my tumor earlyand hope the study will help future generations. If anyone is interested, Iwill post the pdf file of the study.Blessings to all and thank you for your postings and work on this chatgroup,-----Original Message-----From: breastcancer2 Moderator [mailto:breastcancer2-owner ]Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2006 10:04 AMTo: ccard@...Subject: Welcome to breastcancer2Hello,Thank you for your interest in the group. Please tell us a little aboutyourself and why you would like to join our group. Your request will betaken care of as soon as I receive the notice.nnecofounder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 , Welcome to the group. Thanks for sharing your story. I will keep you in my prayers. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Lifehttp://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.htmlCheck out my other ornaments atwww.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.htmlLots of info and gifts at:www.cancerclub.comCinDWood Craftshttp://www.cindwoodcrafts.com New member- Card Good morning, I am a new member and was diagnosed in late March 2006. Thisis long, so don't feel obligated to read it, however it feels good to justwrite about my story. Even though I have wonderful support of my lovinghusband, family and friends, I still feel often alone. That feeling ispassing more and more each week. My heart goes out to you, Farida. Surelywe can gather contact resources to help you.2005 was a terrible year for my parents - they had been perfectly healthyand enjoying retirement. My father suffered two hemorrhagic strokes and mymother had heart arrhythmias, blood clots and then diagnosed with ductalcarcinoma in situ. Between them both, they had 12 hospitalizations. Theylive in Dallas and I live in Houston, so I became very familiar with the 4hour drive up/down I45. Late December 2005, I started having this anxiousfeeling in my left chest - kind of tight in my armpit. I chalked it up tothe stress of taking care of my parents and not swimming regularly in 2005and then maybe it was anxiety attacks remembering my grandmother.My maternal grandparents lived in East Texas and had a small farm. Theywere hardworking farmers, kind and loving people. My grandfather did noteven finish high school because his parents made him drop out to work inorder to help pay for his older brother to attend medical school. Mygrandmother's birthday was December 30 and the Christmas before her 65thbirthday, they were spending the holidays with us. I remember this imagineas clear as it was 33 years ago. My mother, Maw and I were in my parent'sbedroom and Maw lifted up her left arm and showed us a mass about the size abaseball. She said she thought it was bad but wanted to wait until herbirthday, so Medicare would cover the costs. It was breast cancer and mymother or uncle would bring her often to MD for treatment. Mymother hated driving to Houston and would cry before having to take mygrandmother for treatments. I was in college by then and felt so bad that Icould not help my mother or grandmother more. Maw lived for 7 years with alot of suffering and it always stuck in the back of my mind, even though Iwas young, that if she had only gone to the doctor early, she would havelived longer and not suffered so much.I had a physical in January 2006 from my family practitioner - every thingclear, negative mammogram, but I still could not shake that anxious feelingin my left chest - I never felt any lumps. I then went to my internist whoI have known for a long time and has helped me on many occasions. She saidI was stressing my heart because of all the family issues and recommendedXanax. I took 2 Xanax during the next week and guess what? That anxiousfeeling did not go away. I went back to my internist in 2 weeks andcomplained that I thought my left nipple was turning out just a bit ratherthan its usual headlights forward. She sent me for the ultrasound and needlebiopsy even though she could not palpate a mass. I got the report of breastcancer on a Thursday and scheduled to see the surgeon that following Monday.When Bob, my husband and I went to the surgeon, I fully expected to hear Iwould need a lumpectomy and then radiation. In fact, I did not even thinkit was necessary for Bob to come, but thank God, he insisted in coming withme. The surgeon explained why I would need a mastectomy - cancer cells inthe nipple and just under the nipple. That is probably why the mammogramwas negative. A lumpectomy would be very deforming. Even though it was ashock, I knew it had to be done. We scheduled the surgery and then walkedto the elevator. Standing at the elevator, I told Bob the anxious feelingin my left chest and armpit was gone. I think my grandmother was telling meto be diligent. And I was. That anxious feeling has never returned - evenafter the mastectomy.My nodes were clear and the tumor was under 1.2cm. I turned 48 yesterday,married x 22 years, no children and am premenopausal. After interviewing 3oncologists, I am electing to participate in a randomized study usingtamoxifen x 5 years, tamoxifen plus ovarian suppression x 5 years orexemestane plus ovarian suppression for 5 years that is being performed at44 institutions across the country. I am so happy I caught my tumor earlyand hope the study will help future generations. If anyone is interested, Iwill post the pdf file of the study.Blessings to all and thank you for your postings and work on this chatgroup,-----Original Message-----From: breastcancer2 Moderator [mailto:breastcancer2-owner ]Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2006 10:04 AMTo: ccard@...Subject: Welcome to breastcancer2Hello,Thank you for your interest in the group. Please tell us a little aboutyourself and why you would like to join our group. Your request will betaken care of as soon as I receive the notice.nnecofounder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 , Welcome to the group. Thanks for sharing your story. I will keep you in my prayers. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Lifehttp://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.htmlCheck out my other ornaments atwww.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.htmlLots of info and gifts at:www.cancerclub.comCinDWood Craftshttp://www.cindwoodcrafts.com New member- Card Good morning, I am a new member and was diagnosed in late March 2006. Thisis long, so don't feel obligated to read it, however it feels good to justwrite about my story. Even though I have wonderful support of my lovinghusband, family and friends, I still feel often alone. That feeling ispassing more and more each week. My heart goes out to you, Farida. Surelywe can gather contact resources to help you.2005 was a terrible year for my parents - they had been perfectly healthyand enjoying retirement. My father suffered two hemorrhagic strokes and mymother had heart arrhythmias, blood clots and then diagnosed with ductalcarcinoma in situ. Between them both, they had 12 hospitalizations. Theylive in Dallas and I live in Houston, so I became very familiar with the 4hour drive up/down I45. Late December 2005, I started having this anxiousfeeling in my left chest - kind of tight in my armpit. I chalked it up tothe stress of taking care of my parents and not swimming regularly in 2005and then maybe it was anxiety attacks remembering my grandmother.My maternal grandparents lived in East Texas and had a small farm. Theywere hardworking farmers, kind and loving people. My grandfather did noteven finish high school because his parents made him drop out to work inorder to help pay for his older brother to attend medical school. Mygrandmother's birthday was December 30 and the Christmas before her 65thbirthday, they were spending the holidays with us. I remember this imagineas clear as it was 33 years ago. My mother, Maw and I were in my parent'sbedroom and Maw lifted up her left arm and showed us a mass about the size abaseball. She said she thought it was bad but wanted to wait until herbirthday, so Medicare would cover the costs. It was breast cancer and mymother or uncle would bring her often to MD for treatment. Mymother hated driving to Houston and would cry before having to take mygrandmother for treatments. I was in college by then and felt so bad that Icould not help my mother or grandmother more. Maw lived for 7 years with alot of suffering and it always stuck in the back of my mind, even though Iwas young, that if she had only gone to the doctor early, she would havelived longer and not suffered so much.I had a physical in January 2006 from my family practitioner - every thingclear, negative mammogram, but I still could not shake that anxious feelingin my left chest - I never felt any lumps. I then went to my internist whoI have known for a long time and has helped me on many occasions. She saidI was stressing my heart because of all the family issues and recommendedXanax. I took 2 Xanax during the next week and guess what? That anxiousfeeling did not go away. I went back to my internist in 2 weeks andcomplained that I thought my left nipple was turning out just a bit ratherthan its usual headlights forward. She sent me for the ultrasound and needlebiopsy even though she could not palpate a mass. I got the report of breastcancer on a Thursday and scheduled to see the surgeon that following Monday.When Bob, my husband and I went to the surgeon, I fully expected to hear Iwould need a lumpectomy and then radiation. In fact, I did not even thinkit was necessary for Bob to come, but thank God, he insisted in coming withme. The surgeon explained why I would need a mastectomy - cancer cells inthe nipple and just under the nipple. That is probably why the mammogramwas negative. A lumpectomy would be very deforming. Even though it was ashock, I knew it had to be done. We scheduled the surgery and then walkedto the elevator. Standing at the elevator, I told Bob the anxious feelingin my left chest and armpit was gone. I think my grandmother was telling meto be diligent. And I was. That anxious feeling has never returned - evenafter the mastectomy.My nodes were clear and the tumor was under 1.2cm. I turned 48 yesterday,married x 22 years, no children and am premenopausal. After interviewing 3oncologists, I am electing to participate in a randomized study usingtamoxifen x 5 years, tamoxifen plus ovarian suppression x 5 years orexemestane plus ovarian suppression for 5 years that is being performed at44 institutions across the country. I am so happy I caught my tumor earlyand hope the study will help future generations. If anyone is interested, Iwill post the pdf file of the study.Blessings to all and thank you for your postings and work on this chatgroup,-----Original Message-----From: breastcancer2 Moderator [mailto:breastcancer2-owner ]Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2006 10:04 AMTo: ccard@...Subject: Welcome to breastcancer2Hello,Thank you for your interest in the group. Please tell us a little aboutyourself and why you would like to join our group. Your request will betaken care of as soon as I receive the notice.nnecofounder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 Cythia, A very touching story - thank you for sharing your life with us. You write beautifully. When do you begin your treatments? Best, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 Hi HT, This is a site that explains how to do a breast self exam (BSE). http://www.breastcancer.org/dia_detec_exam_5step.html Basically, an inverted nipple or a nipple pointing downward are OK >if< that's how they've always been. But if the nipple shape or position changes than you should go to your doctor. - Huong Tran wrote on 5/19/2006, 2:24 PM: > Hi, > > I am a woman with a family history of breast cancer. > My mother and 2 sisters have gotten BC so far. (There are 8 girls in the > family.) > I had a quick question... I know one symptom of BC is the nipple going > inwards. What if one nipple is basically pointing downward and the > other is > normal? Is this a sign that I should be caustious? Thanks for taking > the > time to read this. > > HT > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 Thank you. Have a good weekend!! > >Reply-To: breastcancer2 >To: breastcancer2 >Subject: RE: New member- Card >Date: Fri, 19 May 2006 17:45:28 -0400 > > > > > > > > > >Hi HT, > > > >This is a site that explains how to do a breast self exam (BSE). > >http://www.breastcancer.org/dia_detec_exam_5step.html > > > >Basically, an inverted nipple or a nipple pointing downward are OK > >if< that's how they've always been. But if the nipple shape or >position changes than you should go to your doctor. > > > >- > > > >Huong Tran wrote on 5/19/2006, 2:24 PM: > > > > > Hi, > > > > > > I am a woman with a family history of breast cancer. > > > My mother and 2 sisters have gotten BC so far. (There are 8 girls >in the > > > family.) > > > I had a quick question... I know one symptom of BC is the nipple >going > > > inwards. What if one nipple is basically pointing downward and the > > > other is > > > normal? Is this a sign that I should be caustious? Thanks for >taking > > > the > > > time to read this. > > > > > > HT > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 AAWwwwww .. You have said it all so well. I am so touched by your narration and I do beleive your Grandmother helped you get diagnosed. Some things happen which we cannot explain but only feel and it needs courage to talk about it ... Thanks for your concern about me. You have already helped me. All I need at times is to know someone understands and shares my pain.. It means a lot. Love and hugs Farida > > > Good morning, I am a new member and was diagnosed in late March 2006. This > is long, so don't feel obligated to read it, however it feels good to just > write about my story. Even though I have wonderful support of my loving > husband, family and friends, I still feel often alone. That feeling is > passing more and more each week. My heart goes out to you, Farida. Surely > we can gather contact resources to help you. > > 2005 was a terrible year for my parents - they had been perfectly healthy > and enjoying retirement. My father suffered two hemorrhagic strokes and my > mother had heart arrhythmias, blood clots and then diagnosed with ductal > carcinoma in situ. Between them both, they had 12 hospitalizations. They > live in Dallas and I live in Houston, so I became very familiar with the 4 > hour drive up/down I45. Late December 2005, I started having this anxious > feeling in my left chest - kind of tight in my armpit. I chalked it up to > the stress of taking care of my parents and not swimming regularly in 2005 > and then maybe it was anxiety attacks remembering my grandmother. > > My maternal grandparents lived in East Texas and had a small farm. They > were hardworking farmers, kind and loving people. My grandfather did not > even finish high school because his parents made him drop out to work in > order to help pay for his older brother to attend medical school. My > grandmother's birthday was December 30 and the Christmas before her 65th > birthday, they were spending the holidays with us. I remember this imagine > as clear as it was 33 years ago. My mother, Maw and I were in my parent's > bedroom and Maw lifted up her left arm and showed us a mass about the size a > baseball. She said she thought it was bad but wanted to wait until her > birthday, so Medicare would cover the costs. It was breast cancer and my > mother or uncle would bring her often to MD for treatment. My > mother hated driving to Houston and would cry before having to take my > grandmother for treatments. I was in college by then and felt so bad that I > could not help my mother or grandmother more. Maw lived for 7 years with a > lot of suffering and it always stuck in the back of my mind, even though I > was young, that if she had only gone to the doctor early, she would have > lived longer and not suffered so much. > > I had a physical in January 2006 from my family practitioner - every thing > clear, negative mammogram, but I still could not shake that anxious feeling > in my left chest - I never felt any lumps. I then went to my internist who > I have known for a long time and has helped me on many occasions. She said > I was stressing my heart because of all the family issues and recommended > Xanax. I took 2 Xanax during the next week and guess what? That anxious > feeling did not go away. I went back to my internist in 2 weeks and > complained that I thought my left nipple was turning out just a bit rather > than its usual headlights forward. She sent me for the ultrasound and needle > biopsy even though she could not palpate a mass. I got the report of breast > cancer on a Thursday and scheduled to see the surgeon that following Monday. > When Bob, my husband and I went to the surgeon, I fully expected to hear I > would need a lumpectomy and then radiation. In fact, I did not even think > it was necessary for Bob to come, but thank God, he insisted in coming with > me. The surgeon explained why I would need a mastectomy - cancer cells in > the nipple and just under the nipple. That is probably why the mammogram > was negative. A lumpectomy would be very deforming. Even though it was a > shock, I knew it had to be done. We scheduled the surgery and then walked > to the elevator. Standing at the elevator, I told Bob the anxious feeling > in my left chest and armpit was gone. I think my grandmother was telling me > to be diligent. And I was. That anxious feeling has never returned - even > after the mastectomy. > > My nodes were clear and the tumor was under 1.2cm. I turned 48 yesterday, > married x 22 years, no children and am premenopausal. After interviewing 3 > oncologists, I am electing to participate in a randomized study using > tamoxifen x 5 years, tamoxifen plus ovarian suppression x 5 years or > exemestane plus ovarian suppression for 5 years that is being performed at > 44 institutions across the country. I am so happy I caught my tumor early > and hope the study will help future generations. If anyone is interested, I > will post the pdf file of the study. > > Blessings to all and thank you for your postings and work on this chat > group, > > > > > Welcome to breastcancer2 > > > Hello, > Thank you for your interest in the group. Please tell us a little about > yourself and why you would like to join our group. Your request will be > taken care of as soon as I receive the notice. > > nne > cofounder > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2006 Report Share Posted May 20, 2006 , thank you very much for sharing your story with us. What a horrendous year you've had, lady! Hugs, Nan > > > Good morning, I am a new member and was diagnosed in late March 2006. This > is long, so don't feel obligated to read it, however it feels good to just > write about my story. Even though I have wonderful support of my loving > husband, family and friends, I still feel often alone. That feeling is > passing more and more each week. My heart goes out to you, Farida. Surely > we can gather contact resources to help you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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