Guest guest Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 Hi Marcy and welcome to the group. I'm Ellen, 48, 4 kids, Diagnosed in March of this year, because of a routine mammo. Good that you are seeing the surgeon today. They'll probably recommend or schedule a needle biopsy on the mass and then send that out for pathology. That can take anywhere from a few days to a week to get results back. Those results will tell you what the next steps will be. Good for you for following up and getting your routine mammo. Depending upon the results, there will be wayyyyyyyyy more questions to ask. One step at a time friend - we're all in this together. We've all been where you are right now, and it's not a fun place to be. Knowledge is power and you'll feel better when you know what you are facing. Whatever the outcome, you can handle it! Best of luck and keep us posted. Hugs! Ellen > > My name is Marcy. I am 44 and have 5 wonderful kids. I have a great > husband who is a terrific support too. Sometimes you just need the > support of women and that is why I am here. > > Thursday I went for a routine mammogram. I have not had one since May > 2001 because I have pregnant or nursing since then and was told to > wait 6 months or so post nursing to have a new mammo done. So anyway, > I had a mammo on Thursday. There is a mass in my left breast. It was > there in 2001 but has grown. It is irregular, solid, and 1.5cm in > size. Does this mean cancer? I am so afraid or the answer I was not > sure if I wanted to ask the question. > > I see the surgeon today (the radiologist said the mass has to come > out). What questions should I be asking? What should I be concerned > about. > > This is making me so crazy I have hive everywhere. > > Thanks Marcy > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 Hi Marcy and welcome to the group. I'm Ellen, 48, 4 kids, Diagnosed in March of this year, because of a routine mammo. Good that you are seeing the surgeon today. They'll probably recommend or schedule a needle biopsy on the mass and then send that out for pathology. That can take anywhere from a few days to a week to get results back. Those results will tell you what the next steps will be. Good for you for following up and getting your routine mammo. Depending upon the results, there will be wayyyyyyyyy more questions to ask. One step at a time friend - we're all in this together. We've all been where you are right now, and it's not a fun place to be. Knowledge is power and you'll feel better when you know what you are facing. Whatever the outcome, you can handle it! Best of luck and keep us posted. Hugs! Ellen > > My name is Marcy. I am 44 and have 5 wonderful kids. I have a great > husband who is a terrific support too. Sometimes you just need the > support of women and that is why I am here. > > Thursday I went for a routine mammogram. I have not had one since May > 2001 because I have pregnant or nursing since then and was told to > wait 6 months or so post nursing to have a new mammo done. So anyway, > I had a mammo on Thursday. There is a mass in my left breast. It was > there in 2001 but has grown. It is irregular, solid, and 1.5cm in > size. Does this mean cancer? I am so afraid or the answer I was not > sure if I wanted to ask the question. > > I see the surgeon today (the radiologist said the mass has to come > out). What questions should I be asking? What should I be concerned > about. > > This is making me so crazy I have hive everywhere. > > Thanks Marcy > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 Hi Marcy and welcome to the group. I'm Ellen, 48, 4 kids, Diagnosed in March of this year, because of a routine mammo. Good that you are seeing the surgeon today. They'll probably recommend or schedule a needle biopsy on the mass and then send that out for pathology. That can take anywhere from a few days to a week to get results back. Those results will tell you what the next steps will be. Good for you for following up and getting your routine mammo. Depending upon the results, there will be wayyyyyyyyy more questions to ask. One step at a time friend - we're all in this together. We've all been where you are right now, and it's not a fun place to be. Knowledge is power and you'll feel better when you know what you are facing. Whatever the outcome, you can handle it! Best of luck and keep us posted. Hugs! Ellen > > My name is Marcy. I am 44 and have 5 wonderful kids. I have a great > husband who is a terrific support too. Sometimes you just need the > support of women and that is why I am here. > > Thursday I went for a routine mammogram. I have not had one since May > 2001 because I have pregnant or nursing since then and was told to > wait 6 months or so post nursing to have a new mammo done. So anyway, > I had a mammo on Thursday. There is a mass in my left breast. It was > there in 2001 but has grown. It is irregular, solid, and 1.5cm in > size. Does this mean cancer? I am so afraid or the answer I was not > sure if I wanted to ask the question. > > I see the surgeon today (the radiologist said the mass has to come > out). What questions should I be asking? What should I be concerned > about. > > This is making me so crazy I have hive everywhere. > > Thanks Marcy > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 I know it is hard to stay calm. Try to remember that 8 out of 10 masses discovered are benign. Good luck and let us know how it goes. Ruth (Ruthiema) These are worse case senerio, but you should be prepared for anything. 10 Questions to Ask the Cancer Surgeon Why are you recommending this procedure? What are the risks? How do they compare with the benefits? How do I prepare for surgery? What type of anesthesia will I have? What happens during and right after surgery? Who do I talk to about breast reconstruction? How long will I be in the hospital? Are there any complications? When can I go back to work and resume normal activities? What are the risks of lymphedema? Before surgery, your surgeon should provide: Specific instructions to follow in the days before surgery An overview of the surgical procedures Information about recovery and follow-up care Also ask if he will be doing a sentinel node biopsy > > My name is Marcy. I am 44 and have 5 wonderful kids. I have a great > husband who is a terrific support too. Sometimes you just need the > support of women and that is why I am here. > > Thursday I went for a routine mammogram. I have not had one since May > 2001 because I have pregnant or nursing since then and was told to > wait 6 months or so post nursing to have a new mammo done. So anyway, > I had a mammo on Thursday. There is a mass in my left breast. It was > there in 2001 but has grown. It is irregular, solid, and 1.5cm in > size. Does this mean cancer? I am so afraid or the answer I was not > sure if I wanted to ask the question. > > I see the surgeon today (the radiologist said the mass has to come > out). What questions should I be asking? What should I be concerned > about. > > This is making me so crazy I have hive everywhere. > > Thanks Marcy > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 I know it is hard to stay calm. Try to remember that 8 out of 10 masses discovered are benign. Good luck and let us know how it goes. Ruth (Ruthiema) These are worse case senerio, but you should be prepared for anything. 10 Questions to Ask the Cancer Surgeon Why are you recommending this procedure? What are the risks? How do they compare with the benefits? How do I prepare for surgery? What type of anesthesia will I have? What happens during and right after surgery? Who do I talk to about breast reconstruction? How long will I be in the hospital? Are there any complications? When can I go back to work and resume normal activities? What are the risks of lymphedema? Before surgery, your surgeon should provide: Specific instructions to follow in the days before surgery An overview of the surgical procedures Information about recovery and follow-up care Also ask if he will be doing a sentinel node biopsy > > My name is Marcy. I am 44 and have 5 wonderful kids. I have a great > husband who is a terrific support too. Sometimes you just need the > support of women and that is why I am here. > > Thursday I went for a routine mammogram. I have not had one since May > 2001 because I have pregnant or nursing since then and was told to > wait 6 months or so post nursing to have a new mammo done. So anyway, > I had a mammo on Thursday. There is a mass in my left breast. It was > there in 2001 but has grown. It is irregular, solid, and 1.5cm in > size. Does this mean cancer? I am so afraid or the answer I was not > sure if I wanted to ask the question. > > I see the surgeon today (the radiologist said the mass has to come > out). What questions should I be asking? What should I be concerned > about. > > This is making me so crazy I have hive everywhere. > > Thanks Marcy > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 Marcy welcome to the group. Eighty percent of lumps are not cancerous. Also remember that breast cancer is NOT the death sentence it was once thought to be. I had my surgery over 16 yrs and there are ladies here that are farther along than I am. Ruth pretty much covered question that you should ask the surgeon. I will keep you in my prayers. Hang in there and let us know what you find out. 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 questions to ask My name is Marcy. I am 44 and have 5 wonderful kids. I have a great husband who is a terrific support too. Sometimes you just need the support of women and that is why I am here. Thursday I went for a routine mammogram. I have not had one since May 2001 because I have pregnant or nursing since then and was told to wait 6 months or so post nursing to have a new mammo done. So anyway, I had a mammo on Thursday. There is a mass in my left breast. It was there in 2001 but has grown. It is irregular, solid, and 1.5cm in size. Does this mean cancer? I am so afraid or the answer I was not sure if I wanted to ask the question. I see the surgeon today (the radiologist said the mass has to come out). What questions should I be asking? What should I be concerned about. This is making me so crazy I have hive everywhere. Thanks Marcy ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.13.28/518 - Release Date: 11/4/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 Marcy welcome to the group. Eighty percent of lumps are not cancerous. Also remember that breast cancer is NOT the death sentence it was once thought to be. I had my surgery over 16 yrs and there are ladies here that are farther along than I am. Ruth pretty much covered question that you should ask the surgeon. I will keep you in my prayers. Hang in there and let us know what you find out. 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 questions to ask My name is Marcy. I am 44 and have 5 wonderful kids. I have a great husband who is a terrific support too. Sometimes you just need the support of women and that is why I am here. Thursday I went for a routine mammogram. I have not had one since May 2001 because I have pregnant or nursing since then and was told to wait 6 months or so post nursing to have a new mammo done. So anyway, I had a mammo on Thursday. There is a mass in my left breast. It was there in 2001 but has grown. It is irregular, solid, and 1.5cm in size. Does this mean cancer? I am so afraid or the answer I was not sure if I wanted to ask the question. I see the surgeon today (the radiologist said the mass has to come out). What questions should I be asking? What should I be concerned about. This is making me so crazy I have hive everywhere. Thanks Marcy ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.13.28/518 - Release Date: 11/4/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 Marcy welcome to the group. Eighty percent of lumps are not cancerous. Also remember that breast cancer is NOT the death sentence it was once thought to be. I had my surgery over 16 yrs and there are ladies here that are farther along than I am. Ruth pretty much covered question that you should ask the surgeon. I will keep you in my prayers. Hang in there and let us know what you find out. 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 questions to ask My name is Marcy. I am 44 and have 5 wonderful kids. I have a great husband who is a terrific support too. Sometimes you just need the support of women and that is why I am here. Thursday I went for a routine mammogram. I have not had one since May 2001 because I have pregnant or nursing since then and was told to wait 6 months or so post nursing to have a new mammo done. So anyway, I had a mammo on Thursday. There is a mass in my left breast. It was there in 2001 but has grown. It is irregular, solid, and 1.5cm in size. Does this mean cancer? I am so afraid or the answer I was not sure if I wanted to ask the question. I see the surgeon today (the radiologist said the mass has to come out). What questions should I be asking? What should I be concerned about. This is making me so crazy I have hive everywhere. Thanks Marcy ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.13.28/518 - Release Date: 11/4/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 Hi Marcy and Leah - welcome...hopefully your lumps will turn out to be nothing, but we sure know how you feel. We ALL " hate the wait " . - Jen : ) Age 40, taking Chemo Stage 1c, Grade 3, ER- HER2+ Lumpectomy, SLNB, Mastectomy Diagnosed: 7/2006 (1st Mammo) On Mon, 6 Nov 2006 12:58:38 -0600 " & nne Svihlik " writes: > Marcy welcome to the group. Eighty percent of lumps are not > cancerous. Also remember that breast cancer is NOT the death > sentence it was once thought to be. I had my surgery over 16 yrs and > there are ladies here that are farther along than I am. > Ruth pretty much covered question that you should ask the surgeon. I > will keep you in my prayers. Hang in there and let us know what you > find out. > 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 > questions to ask > > > My name is Marcy. I am 44 and have 5 wonderful kids. I have a > great > husband who is a terrific support too. Sometimes you just need the > > support of women and that is why I am here. > > Thursday I went for a routine mammogram. I have not had one since > May > 2001 because I have pregnant or nursing since then and was told to > > wait 6 months or so post nursing to have a new mammo done. So > anyway, > I had a mammo on Thursday. There is a mass in my left breast. It > was > there in 2001 but has grown. It is irregular, solid, and 1.5cm in > size. Does this mean cancer? I am so afraid or the answer I was > not > sure if I wanted to ask the question. > > I see the surgeon today (the radiologist said the mass has to come > > out). What questions should I be asking? What should I be > concerned > about. > > This is making me so crazy I have hive everywhere. > > Thanks Marcy > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.13.28/518 - Release Date: > 11/4/2006 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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