Guest guest Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 Hello, I'm knew to this group and I was wondering if I could get some advice. I am 18 years old and a student in college. I joined this group because about two years ago I found a small knot in my left breast behind and a little to the left of my nipple. At first I thought it was normal b/c my breast were developing. Now I am beginning to think otherwise. I went from one nurse practitioner to another and they both told me to wait a few menstrual cycles and come back so that they could make sure that it was getting bigger. I did but they told me nothing more than I already knew and didn't offer much help; they weren't sure of what it may be. I'm sorry but I don't need someone else to tell me whether it was growing or not. I'm pretty sure that I can feel for myself. I checked it again last night (I usually check it from month to month and sometimes in between then too) because my left breast was outrageously sore, and still is. I found that there is no longer a lump/ball. In its place is a flatish, hard piece of tissue (I don't know what else to call it) about the size of a quarter. My nipple is extremely sensitive on the left side and it is red in that area. And when I lean back or lay flat on my back I can see a bit of a pudge in that area and my breast looks lopsided. I have reason to be concerned because I have had cancer on both sides of the family... my mother had a brain tumor and she developed cancer from the radiation treatments. One of my grandparents had lung cancer. I've decided to go to a REAL doctor now. I just am afraid of the cost. And no... I don't have anyone to cover the costs. I am paying for my college and whatever else I may need. I lived with my aunt and uncle for the past 4 years and they refused to take me to the doctor. They say I am a hypercondriac... If that is how you spell that. And my father is poor and trying to raise my little sister, work on the house that is falling apart, keep up with debt, bills, the car, and help out my big sister the best he can. I would burn before asking him for money that I know he doesn't have. He has Blue Cross Blue Shield for insurance but I doubt they cover much. And I feel terrible about worrying anyone. I told my sisters, boyfriend, and my father. I hate that I am worrying them most of all because my boyfriend's mother died of breast cancer and he doesn't need to go through it again. Also... my father, sisters, and I lost our mother to cancer... not the same, but cancer none the less. Anywho... I'm sorry. I am getting off on a tangent. Well, what I would like to know is... What do you think it is? From your experience... do you think I should be freaking as much as I am? How do you cover the costs for all of the procedures? For someone of 18 years... what is the best test to use... mammogram, sonogram, etc.? WHAT DO I DO??? Please help calm me. ~ __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2007 Report Share Posted January 10, 2007 Welcome to the group a. First off the nurse practitoner should have had you see the doctor and they should have sent you for a mammogram and/or ultrasound. I do know if you eat/drink a lot of things with caffeine it can cause lumps but you say at the end of your post that it is flatish so I doubt it could be from caffeine but I am not a doctor. It would be impossible for any of us to tell you what it is. You need to get to a doctor and have it checked. Maybe even biopsied depending on what other tests show. If you are in college I would think Blue Cross Blue Shield would still cover you if you were on the coverage. I am just guessing. They do pay pretty good. If you are not covered by anyone, talk to the patient advocate at the hospital to see what kind of help you can get. There are hospitals that will write the bill off if you are within certain guidelines. I will keep you in my prayers. Please go get this checked out you should not wait any longer. Also please remember breast cancer is NOT the death sentence it was once thought to be. I am a 16 1/2 yr survivor and there are ladies farther along than that. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html BreastCancerStories.com http://www.breastcancerstories.com/content/view/433/161/ Angel Feather Loomer www.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.com Check out my other ornaments at www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html Lots of info and gifts at: www.cancerclub.com Hi. I'm New. Hello, I'm knew to this group and I was wondering if I could get some advice. I am 18 years old and a student in college. I joined this group because about two years ago I found a small knot in my left breast behind and a little to the left of my nipple. At first I thought it was normal b/c my breast were developing. Now I am beginning to think otherwise. I went from one nurse practitioner to another and they both told me to wait a few menstrual cycles and come back so that they could make sure that it was getting bigger. I did but they told me nothing more than I already knew and didn't offer much help; they weren't sure of what it may be. I'm sorry but I don't need someone else to tell me whether it was growing or not. I'm pretty sure that I can feel for myself. I checked it again last night (I usually check it from month to month and sometimes in between then too) because my left breast was outrageously sore, and still is. I found that there is no longer a lump/ball. In its place is a flatish, hard piece of tissue (I don't know what else to call it) about the size of a quarter. My nipple is extremely sensitive on the left side and it is red in that area. And when I lean back or lay flat on my back I can see a bit of a pudge in that area and my breast looks lopsided. I have reason to be concerned because I have had cancer on both sides of the family... my mother had a brain tumor and she developed cancer from the radiation treatments. One of my grandparents had lung cancer. I've decided to go to a REAL doctor now. I just am afraid of the cost. And no... I don't have anyone to cover the costs. I am paying for my college and whatever else I may need. I lived with my aunt and uncle for the past 4 years and they refused to take me to the doctor. They say I am a hypercondriac... If that is how you spell that. And my father is poor and trying to raise my little sister, work on the house that is falling apart, keep up with debt, bills, the car, and help out my big sister the best he can. I would burn before asking him for money that I know he doesn't have. He has Blue Cross Blue Shield for insurance but I doubt they cover much. And I feel terrible about worrying anyone. I told my sisters, boyfriend, and my father. I hate that I am worrying them most of all because my boyfriend's mother died of breast cancer and he doesn't need to go through it again. Also... my father, sisters, and I lost our mother to cancer... not the same, but cancer none the less. Anywho... I'm sorry. I am getting off on a tangent. Well, what I would like to know is... What do you think it is? From your experience... do you think I should be freaking as much as I am? How do you cover the costs for all of the procedures? For someone of 18 years... what is the best test to use... mammogram, sonogram, etc.? WHAT DO I DO??? Please help calm me. ~ __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2007 Report Share Posted January 10, 2007 > > Hello, > > I'm knew to this group and I was wondering if I could get some advice. I am 18 years old and a student in college. I joined this group because about two years ago I found a small knot in my left breast behind and a little to the left of my nipple. At first I thought it was normal b/c my breast were developing. Now I am beginning to think otherwise. I went from one nurse practitioner to another and they both told me to wait a few menstrual cycles and come back so that they could make sure that it was getting bigger. I did but they told me nothing more than I already knew and didn't offer much help; they weren't sure of what it may be. I'm sorry but I don't need someone else to tell me whether it was growing or not. I'm pretty sure that I can feel for myself. I checked it again last night (I usually check it from month to month and sometimes in between then too) because my left breast was outrageously sore, and still is. I found that there is no longer a lump/ball. In its > place is a flatish, hard piece of tissue (I don't know what else to call it) about the size of a quarter. My nipple is extremely sensitive on the left side and it is red in that area. And when I lean back or lay flat on my back I can see a bit of a pudge in that area and my breast looks lopsided. > > I have reason to be concerned because I have had cancer on both sides of the family... my mother had a brain tumor and she developed cancer from the radiation treatments. One of my grandparents had lung cancer. I've decided to go to a REAL doctor now. I just am afraid of the cost. And no... I don't have anyone to cover the costs. I am paying for my college and whatever else I may need. I lived with my aunt and uncle for the past 4 years and they refused to take me to the doctor. They say I am a hypercondriac... If that is how you spell that. And my father is poor and trying to raise my little sister, work on the house that is falling apart, keep up with debt, bills, the car, and help out my big sister the best he can. I would burn before asking him for money that I know he doesn't have. He has Blue Cross Blue Shield for insurance but I doubt they cover much. > > And I feel terrible about worrying anyone. I told my sisters, boyfriend, and my father. I hate that I am worrying them most of all because my boyfriend's mother died of breast cancer and he doesn't need to go through it again. Also... my father, sisters, and I lost our mother to cancer... not the same, but cancer none the less. > > Anywho... I'm sorry. I am getting off on a tangent. Well, what I would like to know is... What do you think it is? From your experience... do you think I should be freaking as much as I am? How do you cover the costs for all of the procedures? For someone of 18 years... what is the best test to use... mammogram, sonogram, etc.? WHAT DO I DO??? > > Please help calm me. > > ~ > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2007 Report Share Posted January 10, 2007 -Sorry to hear what your going through. I have Blue Care Network and its really pretty good so far. Blue Cross is even better I believe. Whatever the case, I wouldnt worry about the money aspect of it right now, there is help out there for you. Get everything checked out and rid your mind of fear. That needs to come first. hugs char -- In breastcancer2 , " snyder_tami " wrote: > > > > > > Hello, > > > > I'm knew to this group and I was wondering if I could get some > advice. I am 18 years old and a student in college. I joined this > group because about two years ago I found a small knot in my left > breast behind and a little to the left of my nipple. At first I > thought it was normal b/c my breast were developing. Now I am > beginning to think otherwise. I went from one nurse practitioner to > another and they both told me to wait a few menstrual cycles and come > back so that they could make sure that it was getting bigger. I did > but they told me nothing more than I already knew and didn't offer > much help; they weren't sure of what it may be. I'm sorry but I don't > need someone else to tell me whether it was growing or not. I'm pretty > sure that I can feel for myself. I checked it again last night (I > usually check it from month to month and sometimes in between then > too) because my left breast was outrageously sore, and still is. I > found that there is no longer a lump/ball. In its > > place is a flatish, hard piece of tissue (I don't know what else to > call it) about the size of a quarter. My nipple is extremely sensitive > on the left side and it is red in that area. And when I lean back or > lay flat on my back I can see a bit of a pudge in that area and my > breast looks lopsided. > > > > I have reason to be concerned because I have had cancer on both > sides of the family... my mother had a brain tumor and she developed > cancer from the radiation treatments. One of my grandparents had lung > cancer. I've decided to go to a REAL doctor now. I just am afraid of > the cost. And no... I don't have anyone to cover the costs. I am > paying for my college and whatever else I may need. I lived with my > aunt and uncle for the past 4 years and they refused to take me to the > doctor. They say I am a hypercondriac... If that is how you spell > that. And my father is poor and trying to raise my little sister, work > on the house that is falling apart, keep up with debt, bills, the car, > and help out my big sister the best he can. I would burn before asking > him for money that I know he doesn't have. He has Blue Cross Blue > Shield for insurance but I doubt they cover much. > > > > And I feel terrible about worrying anyone. I told my sisters, > boyfriend, and my father. I hate that I am worrying them most of all > because my boyfriend's mother died of breast cancer and he doesn't > need to go through it again. Also... my father, sisters, and I lost > our mother to cancer... not the same, but cancer none the less. > > > > Anywho... I'm sorry. I am getting off on a tangent. Well, what I > would like to know is... What do you think it is? From your > experience... do you think I should be freaking as much as I am? How > do you cover the costs for all of the procedures? For someone of 18 > years... what is the best test to use... mammogram, sonogram, etc.? > WHAT DO I DO??? > > > > Please help calm me. > > > > ~ > > > > __________________________________________________ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2007 Report Share Posted January 10, 2007 a: There are options if you do not have money. Try the hospital social worker or ask a case manager at the doctor's office once you find a good doctor. I am fairly new here. I was diagnosed November 16 last year with invasive ductal carcinoma Stage III. I had a mastectomy on December 11 and still am feeling punk at times. Fortunately the doctor told me about two weeks ago that my cancer went with the breast in the mastectomy. I am cancer free according to him. My cancer was estrogen/progestrone positive. Today my oncologist put me on a new medication called arimindex (I think that is the correct spelling). Too early to tell how that will go. I am also enrolling for a clinical trial. For someone so young, you need to run and not walk to the nearest doctor. With the history of cancer in your family, you just need the peace of mind that will come with knowing what is going on. Not knowing is the hardest. Knowledge is power for you and your family. Take care and my prayers are with you. Jan K a Manrriquez love_is_passion06@...> wrote: Hello, I'm knew to this group and I was wondering if I could get some advice. I am 18 years old and a student in college. I joined this group because about two years ago I found a small knot in my left breast behind and a little to the left of my nipple. At first I thought it was normal b/c my breast were developing. Now I am beginning to think otherwise. I went from one nurse practitioner to another and they both told me to wait a few menstrual cycles and come back so that they could make sure that it was getting bigger. I did but they told me nothing more than I already knew and didn't offer much help; they weren't sure of what it may be. I'm sorry but I don't need someone else to tell me whether it was growing or not. I'm pretty sure that I can feel for myself. I checked it again last night (I usually check it from month to month and sometimes in between then too) because my left breast was outrageously sore, and still is. I found that there is no longer a lump/ball. In its place is a flatish, hard piece of tissue (I don't know what else to call it) about the size of a quarter. My nipple is extremely sensitive on the left side and it is red in that area. And when I lean back or lay flat on my back I can see a bit of a pudge in that area and my breast looks lopsided. I have reason to be concerned because I have had cancer on both sides of the family... my mother had a brain tumor and she developed cancer from the radiation treatments. One of my grandparents had lung cancer. I've decided to go to a REAL doctor now. I just am afraid of the cost. And no... I don't have anyone to cover the costs. I am paying for my college and whatever else I may need. I lived with my aunt and uncle for the past 4 years and they refused to take me to the doctor. They say I am a hypercondriac... If that is how you spell that. And my father is poor and trying to raise my little sister, work on the house that is falling apart, keep up with debt, bills, the car, and help out my big sister the best he can. I would burn before asking him for money that I know he doesn't have. He has Blue Cross Blue Shield for insurance but I doubt they cover much. And I feel terrible about worrying anyone. I told my sisters, boyfriend, and my father. I hate that I am worrying them most of all because my boyfriend's mother died of breast cancer and he doesn't need to go through it again. Also... my father, sisters, and I lost our mother to cancer... not the same, but cancer none the less. Anywho... I'm sorry. I am getting off on a tangent. Well, what I would like to know is... What do you think it is? From your experience... do you think I should be freaking as much as I am? How do you cover the costs for all of the procedures? For someone of 18 years... what is the best test to use... mammogram, sonogram, etc.? WHAT DO I DO??? Please help calm me. ~ __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2007 Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 Hi a, I'm one of the 'longer time survivors' nne spoke of. I'm working on my 22nd year since my diagnosis. You need to see a doctor to set your mind at ease. Check with your college for their health center referrals. At both the local college where my son teaches and the one where my husband teaches they will refer you to a doc who will work with you on fees. Also, nne is right, Blue Cross/Blue Shield has good coverage. I believe if you're on the policy, you should be covered until you're 25 with proof of enrollment in school. No one but a doctor can give you answers. See one and get those answers. Blessings, prayers and positive thoughts to all. -- Angel (A.K.A. Mari) mfgershman@... Please click each day to help others, IT'S FREE! http://www.thebreastcancersite.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/CTDSites Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 Thank you. I have an appointment this Thursday to get it looked at. I'll keep you updated.I'm getting a breast ultrasound. > > > > Hello, > > > > I'm knew to this group and I was wondering if I could get some > advice. I am 18 years old and a student in college. I joined this > group because about two years ago I found a small knot in my left > breast behind and a little to the left of my nipple. At first I > thought it was normal b/c my breast were developing. Now I am > beginning to think otherwise. I went from one nurse practitioner to > another and they both told me to wait a few menstrual cycles and come > back so that they could make sure that it was getting bigger. I did > but they told me nothing more than I already knew and didn't offer > much help; they weren't sure of what it may be. I'm sorry but I don't > need someone else to tell me whether it was growing or not. I'm pretty > sure that I can feel for myself. I checked it again last night (I > usually check it from month to month and sometimes in between then > too) because my left breast was outrageously sore, and still is. I > found that there is no longer a lump/ball. In its > > place is a flatish, hard piece of tissue (I don't know what else to > call it) about the size of a quarter. My nipple is extremely sensitive > on the left side and it is red in that area. And when I lean back or > lay flat on my back I can see a bit of a pudge in that area and my > breast looks lopsided. > > > > I have reason to be concerned because I have had cancer on both > sides of the family... my mother had a brain tumor and she developed > cancer from the radiation treatments. One of my grandparents had lung > cancer. I've decided to go to a REAL doctor now. I just am afraid of > the cost. And no... I don't have anyone to cover the costs. I am > paying for my college and whatever else I may need. I lived with my > aunt and uncle for the past 4 years and they refused to take me to the > doctor. They say I am a hypercondriac... If that is how you spell > that. And my father is poor and trying to raise my little sister, work > on the house that is falling apart, keep up with debt, bills, the car, > and help out my big sister the best he can. I would burn before asking > him for money that I know he doesn't have. He has Blue Cross Blue > Shield for insurance but I doubt they cover much. > > > > And I feel terrible about worrying anyone. I told my sisters, > boyfriend, and my father. I hate that I am worrying them most of all > because my boyfriend's mother died of breast cancer and he doesn't > need to go through it again. Also... my father, sisters, and I lost > our mother to cancer... not the same, but cancer none the less. > > > > Anywho... I'm sorry. I am getting off on a tangent. Well, what I > would like to know is... What do you think it is? From your > experience... do you think I should be freaking as much as I am? How > do you cover the costs for all of the procedures? For someone of 18 > years... what is the best test to use... mammogram, sonogram, etc.? > WHAT DO I DO??? > > > > Please help calm me. > > > > ~ > > > > __________________________________________________ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 Thank you. I'm going to get a breast ultrasound this Thursday. I'll keep you updated. starshinespedestal starshinespedestal@...> wrote: -Sorry to hear what your going through. I have Blue Care Network and its really pretty good so far. Blue Cross is even better I believe. Whatever the case, I wouldnt worry about the money aspect of it right now, there is help out there for you. Get everything checked out and rid your mind of fear. That needs to come first. hugs char -- In breastcancer2 , " snyder_tami " wrote: > > > > > > Hello, > > > > I'm knew to this group and I was wondering if I could get some > advice. I am 18 years old and a student in college. I joined this > group because about two years ago I found a small knot in my left > breast behind and a little to the left of my nipple. At first I > thought it was normal b/c my breast were developing. Now I am > beginning to think otherwise. I went from one nurse practitioner to > another and they both told me to wait a few menstrual cycles and come > back so that they could make sure that it was getting bigger. I did > but they told me nothing more than I already knew and didn't offer > much help; they weren't sure of what it may be. I'm sorry but I don't > need someone else to tell me whether it was growing or not. I'm pretty > sure that I can feel for myself. I checked it again last night (I > usually check it from month to month and sometimes in between then > too) because my left breast was outrageously sore, and still is. I > found that there is no longer a lump/ball. In its > > place is a flatish, hard piece of tissue (I don't know what else to > call it) about the size of a quarter. My nipple is extremely sensitive > on the left side and it is red in that area. And when I lean back or > lay flat on my back I can see a bit of a pudge in that area and my > breast looks lopsided. > > > > I have reason to be concerned because I have had cancer on both > sides of the family... my mother had a brain tumor and she developed > cancer from the radiation treatments. One of my grandparents had lung > cancer. I've decided to go to a REAL doctor now. I just am afraid of > the cost. And no... I don't have anyone to cover the costs. I am > paying for my college and whatever else I may need. I lived with my > aunt and uncle for the past 4 years and they refused to take me to the > doctor. They say I am a hypercondriac... If that is how you spell > that. And my father is poor and trying to raise my little sister, work > on the house that is falling apart, keep up with debt, bills, the car, > and help out my big sister the best he can. I would burn before asking > him for money that I know he doesn't have. He has Blue Cross Blue > Shield for insurance but I doubt they cover much. > > > > And I feel terrible about worrying anyone. I told my sisters, > boyfriend, and my father. I hate that I am worrying them most of all > because my boyfriend's mother died of breast cancer and he doesn't > need to go through it again. Also... my father, sisters, and I lost > our mother to cancer... not the same, but cancer none the less. > > > > Anywho... I'm sorry. I am getting off on a tangent. Well, what I > would like to know is... What do you think it is? From your > experience... do you think I should be freaking as much as I am? How > do you cover the costs for all of the procedures? For someone of 18 > years... what is the best test to use... mammogram, sonogram, etc.? > WHAT DO I DO??? > > > > Please help calm me. > > > > ~ > > > > __________________________________________________ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 Mari, I have made an appointment for an ultrasound this Thursday. Wish me luck and keep prayin for me. I appreciate your inspiration. You are an angel. a Mari mfgershman@...> wrote: Hi a, I'm one of the 'longer time survivors' nne spoke of. I'm working on my 22nd year since my diagnosis. You need to see a doctor to set your mind at ease. Check with your college for their health center referrals. At both the local college where my son teaches and the one where my husband teaches they will refer you to a doc who will work with you on fees. Also, nne is right, Blue Cross/Blue Shield has good coverage. I believe if you're on the policy, you should be covered until you're 25 with proof of enrollment in school. No one but a doctor can give you answers. See one and get those answers. Blessings, prayers and positive thoughts to all. -- Angel (A.K.A. Mari) mfgershman@... Please click each day to help others, IT'S FREE! http://www.thebreastcancersite.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/CTDSites --------------------------------- Don't be flakey. Get Yahoo! Mail for Mobile and always stay connected to friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 > > > > > > Hello, > > > > > > I'm knew to this group and I was wondering if I could get some > > advice. I am 18 years old and a student in college. I joined this > > group because about two years ago I found a small knot in my left > > breast behind and a little to the left of my nipple. At first I > > thought it was normal b/c my breast were developing. Now I am > > beginning to think otherwise. I went from one nurse practitioner to > > another and they both told me to wait a few menstrual cycles and > come > > back so that they could make sure that it was getting bigger. I did > > but they told me nothing more than I already knew and didn't offer > > much help; they weren't sure of what it may be. I'm sorry but I > don't > > need someone else to tell me whether it was growing or not. I'm > pretty > > sure that I can feel for myself. I checked it again last night (I > > usually check it from month to month and sometimes in between then > > too) because my left breast was outrageously sore, and still is. I > > found that there is no longer a lump/ball. In its > > > place is a flatish, hard piece of tissue (I don't know what > else to > > call it) about the size of a quarter. My nipple is extremely > sensitive > > on the left side and it is red in that area. And when I lean back > or > > lay flat on my back I can see a bit of a pudge in that area and my > > breast looks lopsided. > > > > > > I have reason to be concerned because I have had cancer on both > > sides of the family... my mother had a brain tumor and she > developed > > cancer from the radiation treatments. One of my grandparents had > lung > > cancer. I've decided to go to a REAL doctor now. I just am afraid > of > > the cost. And no... I don't have anyone to cover the costs. I am > > paying for my college and whatever else I may need. I lived with my > > aunt and uncle for the past 4 years and they refused to take me to > the > > doctor. They say I am a hypercondriac... If that is how you spell > > that. And my father is poor and trying to raise my little sister, > work > > on the house that is falling apart, keep up with debt, bills, the > car, > > and help out my big sister the best he can. I would burn before > asking > > him for money that I know he doesn't have. He has Blue Cross Blue > > Shield for insurance but I doubt they cover much. > > > > > > And I feel terrible about worrying anyone. I told my sisters, > > boyfriend, and my father. I hate that I am worrying them most of > all > > because my boyfriend's mother died of breast cancer and he doesn't > > need to go through it again. Also... my father, sisters, and I lost > > our mother to cancer... not the same, but cancer none the less. > > > > > > Anywho... I'm sorry. I am getting off on a tangent. Well, what > I > > would like to know is... What do you think it is? From your > > experience... do you think I should be freaking as much as I am? > How > > do you cover the costs for all of the procedures? For someone of 18 > > years... what is the best test to use... mammogram, sonogram, etc.? > > WHAT DO I DO??? > > > > > > Please help calm me. > > > > > >Dear a, In hindsight, my left breas was very sore at the tumor site and the nipple was sensitive. The skin texture changes a little...I was was too busy working on proposals, dealing with my young men and my two jobs to check it out!So i say , go just it out and Blue Shield is decent...God Bless you Sandy from Los Angeles ~ > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 Hi: by my experience i can tell you, if you feel something isn't right go to the doctor, it doesn't mean you have cancer, but you must be sure you not. By the time i feel something wrong i went to the doctor and he told me it was nothing, that is normal that close to your period your breast get hard , and he send me a sonogram for be sure and he said i had nothing, but the time i still feeling that but i did't came back to the doctor because i don't want him to tell me i am hypocondriac, by the time i get worse and i went to the doctor, he was no longer there it was another doc, he send me for a sonogram and saw something so he send my to the surgery, it was cancer, the point is, i can't avoid to thing that i could be notice before, maybe i have nothing the first time, but if i was'n worry about what doc think about me i would went to the doctor before and maybe i suffered less. I hope you have everything fine, but check yourself to be sure and do not care what people think about you, remember your live is most important that what people can tell you . Take care, Anggy. --------------------------------- Need a quick answer? Get one in minutes from people who know. Ask your question on Yahoo! Answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 Sandy, is me again, first is a sonogram, if they find something anormal there they send you an ultrasound and then a mamogram, but mamaogram is usually for women 40 and up. And for the cost, just in case you have cancer, you should call the american cancer sociaty and ask for asociations that help you with the cost. Anggy. --------------------------------- Any questions? Get answers on any topic at Yahoo! Answers. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 what your post tells me (confirms for me) is that often times, women's sense ablout what's going on with their own bodies is dismissed by doctors. that was the case 50 years ago, and unfortunetely, it's still the case now. Women's concerns about their health is, many times, dismissed. I'm glad you knew your power, and knew to trust yourself and your body and what your body was telling you. as soon as I felt the lump in my breast, back in august, i knew it was bad... peace marisa -- In breastcancer2 , Manunta wrote: > > Hi: by my experience i can tell you, if you feel something isn't right go to the doctor, it doesn't mean you have cancer, but you must be sure you not. By the time i feel something wrong i went to the doctor and he told me it was nothing, that is normal that close to your period your breast get hard , and he send me a sonogram for be sure and he said i had nothing, but the time i still feeling that but i did't came back to the doctor because i don't want him to tell me i am hypocondriac, by the time i get worse and i went to the doctor, he was no longer there it was another doc, he send me for a sonogram and saw something so he send my to the surgery, it was cancer, the point is, i can't avoid to thing that i could be notice before, maybe i have nothing the first time, but if i was'n worry about what doc think about me i would went to the doctor before and maybe i suffered less. I hope you have everything fine, but check yourself to be sure and do not care what people think > about you, remember your live is most important that what people can tell you . > Take care, Anggy. > > > --------------------------------- > Need a quick answer? Get one in minutes from people who know. Ask your question on Yahoo! Answers. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 " > as soon as I felt the lump in my breast, back in august, i knew it > was bad... " i meant to say - " back in april " - (i was dx'd aprils 25th, 2006 - the second anniversayr of my husband's death... marisa > > > > Hi: by my experience i can tell you, if you feel something isn't > right go to the doctor, it doesn't mean you have cancer, but you > must be sure you not. By the time i feel something wrong i went to > the doctor and he told me it was nothing, that is normal that close > to your period your breast get hard , and he send me a sonogram for > be sure and he said i had nothing, but the time i still feeling that > but i did't came back to the doctor because i don't want him to tell > me i am hypocondriac, by the time i get worse and i went to the > doctor, he was no longer there it was another doc, he send me for a > sonogram and saw something so he send my to the surgery, it was > cancer, the point is, i can't avoid to thing that i could be notice > before, maybe i have nothing the first time, but if i was'n worry > about what doc think about me i would went to the doctor before and > maybe i suffered less. I hope you have everything fine, but check > yourself to be sure and do not care what people think > > about you, remember your live is most important that what people > can tell you . > > Take care, Anggy. > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > Need a quick answer? Get one in minutes from people who know. Ask > your question on Yahoo! Answers. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 Hi Anggy, I'm sorry to hear that happened to you. I hope you're doing okay now. It's so hard to know what to do when you feel something's wrong. With your head so full of worry and trying to be brave while you're shaking in your boots, it's hard to know if you're getting carried away. I believe with you, we need to listen to our intuition and go ahead and push until we feel safe again. It took two months from the time I found my lump until the doctor called to tell me what I was already pretty sure of. If I were ever to find a lump again I'd probably be camping out at the hospital and doctors office and my voice might shake when I spoke but I'd find out sooner! Hope you are well! Peace and love, Cealy Manunta anggymanu@...> wrote: Hi: by my experience i can tell you, if you feel something isn't right go to the doctor, it doesn't mean you have cancer, but you must be sure you not. By the time i feel something wrong i went to the doctor and he told me it was nothing, that is normal that close to your period your breast get hard , and he send me a sonogram for be sure and he said i had nothing, but the time i still feeling that but i did't came back to the doctor because i don't want him to tell me i am hypocondriac, by the time i get worse and i went to the doctor, he was no longer there it was another doc, he send me for a sonogram and saw something so he send my to the surgery, it was cancer, the point is, i can't avoid to thing that i could be notice before, maybe i have nothing the first time, but if i was'n worry about what doc think about me i would went to the doctor before and maybe i suffered less. I hope you have everything fine, but check yourself to be sure and do not care what people think about you, remember your live is most important that what people can tell you . Take care, Anggy. --------------------------------- Need a quick answer? Get one in minutes from people who know. Ask your question on Yahoo! Answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 Sandy, I went to my appointment today. The doctor told me I appear to have a cluster of benign cists. Somehow it doesn't make sense to me as to how you can tell if something is benign just by looking at it through a monitor but ok. I still feel in my heart that something worse is wrong. I guess I am just being paranoid but my father and I agreed to have me get a second opinion. ~a Sandy from Los Angeles hisdna4life@...> wrote: > > > > > > Hello, > > > > > > I'm knew to this group and I was wondering if I could get some > > advice. I am 18 years old and a student in college. I joined this > > group because about two years ago I found a small knot in my left > > breast behind and a little to the left of my nipple. At first I > > thought it was normal b/c my breast were developing. Now I am > > beginning to think otherwise. I went from one nurse practitioner to > > another and they both told me to wait a few menstrual cycles and > come > > back so that they could make sure that it was getting bigger. I did > > but they told me nothing more than I already knew and didn't offer > > much help; they weren't sure of what it may be. I'm sorry but I > don't > > need someone else to tell me whether it was growing or not. I'm > pretty > > sure that I can feel for myself. I checked it again last night (I > > usually check it from month to month and sometimes in between then > > too) because my left breast was outrageously sore, and still is. I > > found that there is no longer a lump/ball. In its > > > place is a flatish, hard piece of tissue (I don't know what > else to > > call it) about the size of a quarter. My nipple is extremely > sensitive > > on the left side and it is red in that area. And when I lean back > or > > lay flat on my back I can see a bit of a pudge in that area and my > > breast looks lopsided. > > > > > > I have reason to be concerned because I have had cancer on both > > sides of the family... my mother had a brain tumor and she > developed > > cancer from the radiation treatments. One of my grandparents had > lung > > cancer. I've decided to go to a REAL doctor now. I just am afraid > of > > the cost. And no... I don't have anyone to cover the costs. I am > > paying for my college and whatever else I may need. I lived with my > > aunt and uncle for the past 4 years and they refused to take me to > the > > doctor. They say I am a hypercondriac... If that is how you spell > > that. And my father is poor and trying to raise my little sister, > work > > on the house that is falling apart, keep up with debt, bills, the > car, > > and help out my big sister the best he can. I would burn before > asking > > him for money that I know he doesn't have. He has Blue Cross Blue > > Shield for insurance but I doubt they cover much. > > > > > > And I feel terrible about worrying anyone. I told my sisters, > > boyfriend, and my father. I hate that I am worrying them most of > all > > because my boyfriend's mother died of breast cancer and he doesn't > > need to go through it again. Also... my father, sisters, and I lost > > our mother to cancer... not the same, but cancer none the less. > > > > > > Anywho... I'm sorry. I am getting off on a tangent. Well, what > I > > would like to know is... What do you think it is? From your > > experience... do you think I should be freaking as much as I am? > How > > do you cover the costs for all of the procedures? For someone of 18 > > years... what is the best test to use... mammogram, sonogram, etc.? > > WHAT DO I DO??? > > > > > > Please help calm me. > > > > > >Dear a, In hindsight, my left breas was very sore at the tumor site and the nipple was sensitive. The skin texture changes a little...I was was too busy working on proposals, dealing with my young men and my two jobs to check it out!So i say , go just it out and Blue Shield is decent...God Bless you Sandy from Los Angeles ~ > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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