Guest guest Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 hello ladies, well went to my mammo Thursday and recieved the bad news yesterday. Dr. called and said " were afraid you have cancer " I go for an ultrasound on Mon. and an appt. with a surgeon on Thurs. Im real scared who knows how long i have had this im only 37 and it all started 1 month ago with a breast infection. (i have no lumps). Dr said an area around 7 cm of calcifications. Everything is just a blur. --------------------------------- No need to miss a message. Get email on-the-go with Yahoo! Mail for Mobile. Get started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 , Hang in there. By the time you can feel a lump its usually been growing for about 10 yrs. So it sounds like yours was found early. They won't know 100% till they do a biopsy. Calcifications are deposits of calcium that can be seen on a mammogram. There are two kinds, macrocalcifications which are large deposits and are usually not related to cancer and microcalcifications which are specks of calcium that may be found in an area of rapidly dividing cells. When these specks form a certain pattern it is called a cluster. A cluster signifies to a doctor that the tissues surrounding the calcium specks may be cancerous. IBreast cancer is NOT the death sentence it was once thought to be. I had my surgery over 16 yrs ago and I am doing fine. Mari's was 20 or 22 yrs ago. Its normal to be scared. Fear of the unknown is the worst. There are all kinds of chemo combos if you need chemo and lots of things to help you from getting sick. Feel free to ask any questions you may have or just share your feelings. We are all here for you. You will be in my prayers. 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 results....scared hello ladies, well went to my mammo Thursday and recieved the bad news yesterday. Dr. called and said " were afraid you have cancer " I go for an ultrasound on Mon. and an appt. with a surgeon on Thurs. Im real scared who knows how long i have had this im only 37 and it all started 1 month ago with a breast infection. (i have no lumps). Dr said an area around 7 cm of calcifications. Everything is just a blur. --------------------------------- No need to miss a message. Get email on-the-go with Yahoo! Mail for Mobile. Get started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 Hang in there girlfriend! We've all been where you are right now and the waiting is the hardest part - really! Whatever they find, you can fight it - and win! Stay strong, Ellen > > hello ladies, well went to my mammo Thursday and recieved the bad news yesterday. Dr. called and said " were afraid you have cancer " I go for an ultrasound on Mon. and an appt. with a surgeon on Thurs. Im real scared who knows how long i have had this im only 37 and it all started 1 month ago with a breast infection. (i have no lumps). Dr said an area around 7 cm of calcifications. Everything is just a blur. > > > > > --------------------------------- > No need to miss a message. Get email on-the-go > with Yahoo! Mail for Mobile. Get started. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 , I am so sorry you have to go through that. Take one step at a time and keep coming on this board for hope and encouragement!! Jen > > hello ladies, well went to my mammo Thursday and recieved the bad news yesterday. Dr. called and said " were afraid you have cancer " I go for an ultrasound on Mon. and an appt. with a surgeon on Thurs. Im real scared who knows how long i have had this im only 37 and it all started 1 month ago with a breast infection. (i have no lumps). Dr said an area around 7 cm of calcifications. Everything is just a blur. > > > > > --------------------------------- > No need to miss a message. Get email on-the-go > with Yahoo! Mail for Mobile. Get started. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 Hi I so sorry that this is happening to you. I know how scared I was when I was first told. I also had an 8cm and 3cm tumor. Just make sure you ask lots of questions and become your own strongest advocate! My best wishes and prayers for you. carol > > hello ladies, well went to my mammo Thursday and recieved the bad news yesterday. Dr. called and said " were afraid you have cancer " I go for an ultrasound on Mon. and an appt. with a surgeon on Thurs. Im real scared who knows how long i have had this im only 37 and it all started 1 month ago with a breast infection. (i have no lumps). Dr said an area around 7 cm of calcifications. Everything is just a blur. > > > > > --------------------------------- > No need to miss a message. Get email on-the-go > with Yahoo! Mail for Mobile. Get started. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 > My advice to you(as a somewhat newbie here too), start writing down all the questions you want to ask. That way in the time of stress and also how things " go in one ear and out the other " , you can have something to look at to remember what you want to know. I always made sure I had someone with me to hear what the doctor says as well. A second set of ears helps alot. Take your list of questions to your surgeon on Thursday. I am sure alot of girls here can help you with you list and the important questions to ask. Hope that helps Keep us posted Hugs Char hello ladies, well went to my mammo Thursday and recieved the bad news yesterday. Dr. called and said " were afraid you have cancer " I go for an ultrasound on Mon. and an appt. with a surgeon on Thurs. Im real scared who knows how long i have had this im only 37 and it all started 1 month ago with a breast infection. (i have no lumps). Dr said an area around 7 cm of calcifications. Everything is just a blur. > > > > > --------------------------------- > No need to miss a message. Get email on-the-go > with Yahoo! Mail for Mobile. Get started. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 Hi , I know I'm late (as usual), but just take a deep breath. Learn all you can, knowledge is power. My cancer was 22 years ago (I was 39) and I'm here to tell you that there's life after having breast cancer! The courageous ladies of this list are just what you need to help you travel this road. They are such a wonderful, caring group of ladies. 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 February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 : That kind of news doesn't ever feel good nor is it good. At least now you know what you are dealing with. You will hear the message from many who will tell you that " Breast cancer is not the death sentence that it once was. " And that is true. However, when I was sitting where you are, it wasn't much comfort. The fear of not knowing what was to come, the education of increasing medical terminology, and so many other things just kept the whole unknown factors circulating in my brain. We have been where you are and found support here. You will, too. You will make it through this with God's help and our help. Just breathe and take one thing at a time. An unknown person once said, " I can do this one more time. I can do this one more day. " I don't think we are ever asked to do more than that. My prayers are already said for you. Blessings to you, Jan K shelly hutchins runningbackmom1@...> wrote: hello ladies, well went to my mammo Thursday and recieved the bad news yesterday. Dr. called and said " were afraid you have cancer " I go for an ultrasound on Mon. and an appt. with a surgeon on Thurs. Im real scared who knows how long i have had this im only 37 and it all started 1 month ago with a breast infection. (i have no lumps). Dr said an area around 7 cm of calcifications. Everything is just a blur. --------------------------------- No need to miss a message. Get email on-the-go with Yahoo! Mail for Mobile. Get started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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