It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month...

JustJo · 11-03-2010, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by katsarecool

Yeah!!!! You did it!!! I just got a call from my doctor's office about my mammo. Abnormalities in the left breast. I am scheduled for an ultrasound on the 12th. I am not too concerned as the manual breast exam showed nothing a few weeks ago. But my mother died of this disease at the age of 55. Grrrrr!!! Now have to wait nine more days for this part.

The good news is that the ultrasound is a breeze compared to the mammo....a little cold and sticky is all

I had my follow-up appointment and they really had to squish me...

....now I'm just waiting for the results.

Sending you big hugs and

....here's to good news for both of us.

katsarecool · 11-03-2010, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by JustJo

The good news is that the ultrasound is a breeze compared to the mammo....a little cold and sticky is all

I had my follow-up appointment and they really had to squish me...

....now I'm just waiting for the results.

Sending you big hugs and

....here's to good news for both of us.

Jo, I have you in my thoughts every single day!!!!! We will overcome!!!! Thank you for the loving support!!!! Tommi you too sweet one!

Tommi · 11-03-2010, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by sylvie

i did it !!
my appointment got moved to today, but i did it!!
and it went much quicker than i expected..
but i'm so glad i did it now, ♥ :-)

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Originally Posted by katsarecool

Yeah!!!! You did it!!! I just got a call from my doctor's office about my mammo. Abnormalities in the left breast. I am scheduled for an ultrasound on the 12th. I am not too concerned as the manual breast exam showed nothing a few weeks ago. But my mother died of this disease at the age of 55. Grrrrr!!! Now have to wait nine more days for this part.

Just do target practice while ya wait..

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Originally Posted by JustJo

The good news is that the ultrasound is a breeze compared to the mammo....a little cold and sticky is all

I had my follow-up appointment and they really had to squish me...

....now I'm just waiting for the results.

Sending you big hugs and

....here's to good news for both of us.

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Originally Posted by katsarecool

Jo, I have you in my thoughts every single day!!!!! We will overcome!!!! Thank you for the loving support!!!! Tommi you too sweet one!

Moonbeam kisses and sunshine wishes to you

Well, here we go. It is now November and we are doing the follow-ups on October's Breast Health Awareness. What a wonderful way to treat ourselves. Self-care is so good for our Planet ya know. Love you all for taking that cold hard challenge and stepping up to the plate. (X-ray plate that is). and to those still waiting and still more to do, my bestest wishes from da

Andrea · 11-04-2010, 05:45 AM

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Tommi · 11-04-2010, 09:32 AM

"Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women in the United States. An estimated 207,100 new cases of breast cancer in women will be diagnosed in 2010, according to the National Cancer Institute."

Glad we are here. **

Thanks Medusa and Jack for the Planet and the place to put reminders.

katsarecool · 11-12-2010, 12:30 PM

I just got back from the hospital where I was to go for the ultrasound. Another mammogram was done and there is a lesion in the left breast next to the chest wall. Radiologist said there is a slighter higher than 50%chance I have breast cancer. Next step is with a surgeon for a biopsy. It is very small, no mass and she ...said it is very early and there is a good chance it can come out with the biopsy. Strangely calm.

JustJo · 11-12-2010, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by katsarecool

I just got back from the hospital where I was to go for the ultrasound. Another mammogram was done and there is a lesion in the left breast next to the chest wall. Radiologist said there is a slighter higher than 50%chance I have breast cancer. Next step is with a surgeon for a biopsy. It is very small, no mass and she ...said it is very early and there is a good chance it can come out with the biopsy. Strangely calm.

((((( kats ))))) Well...this sucks. The good news is that it was caught early, which dramatically increases the likelihood that it can be treated successfully. I'm sooooooo glad that you didn't put off your mammogram for another few years.

Please keep us posted, and know that we're all here for you if you need to vent, cry, talk...whatever.

I went for my second mammo and the ultrasound, and haven't heard a peep from anyone. My follow-up appointment with the doctor is Tuesday (right before I hop on a plane for a 3 day business trip to AZ). I'm hoping that their silence is a good sign....but I'll let you all know either way.

LipstickLola · 11-12-2010, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by katsarecool

I just got back from the hospital where I was to go for the ultrasound. Another mammogram was done and there is a lesion in the left breast next to the chest wall. Radiologist said there is a slighter higher than 50%chance I have breast cancer. Next step is with a surgeon for a biopsy. It is very small, no mass and she ...said it is very early and there is a good chance it can come out with the biopsy. Strangely calm.

Not exactly what you'd want to hear (((((Kats))))). The upside is the "knowing" for sure what your next step is. Sending positive vibes and wishing you the very best! Early is good, very very good. Think of everyone here as "holding your hand"

Tommi · 11-12-2010, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JustJo

((((( kats ))))) Well...this sucks. The good news is that it was caught early, which dramatically increases the likelihood that it can be treated successfully. I'm sooooooo glad that you didn't put off your mammogram for another few years.

Please keep us posted, and know that we're all here for you if you need to vent, cry, talk...whatever.

I went for my second mammo and the ultrasound, and haven't heard a peep from anyone. My follow-up appointment with the doctor is Tuesday (right before I hop on a plane for a 3 day business trip to AZ). I'm hoping that their silence is a good sign....but I'll let you all know either way.

Tuesday, just around the corner. Silence is golden, tell them you want it in a 12 oz bar or a couple Krugerands.. Good luck.

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Originally Posted by katsarecool

I just got back from the hospital where I was to go for the ultrasound. Another mammogram was done and there is a lesion in the left breast next to the chest wall. Radiologist said there is a slighter higher than 50%chance I have breast cancer. Next step is with a surgeon for a biopsy. It is very small, no mass and she ...said it is very early and there is a good chance it can come out with the biopsy. Strangely calm.

Good. Early is good. Cancer doesn't knock, so am glad you are doing the big stuff, and knocking it out. Check out the breast surgeons in your neck of the woods. Write, call, and scream anytime you wish. Get it out.

STAY N TOUCH YA'LL . Tommi

Delish · 11-12-2010, 05:11 PM

Just wanted you to know I was sending you positive vibes and prayers your way

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Originally Posted by katsarecool

I just got back from the hospital where I was to go for the ultrasound. Another mammogram was done and there is a lesion in the left breast next to the chest wall. Radiologist said there is a slighter higher than 50%chance I have breast cancer. Next step is with a surgeon for a biopsy. It is very small, no mass and she ...said it is very early and there is a good chance it can come out with the biopsy. Strangely calm.

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katsarecool Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She, Her, Woman Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Between Athens and Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 1,236 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,849 Thanked 1,765 Times in 734 Posts Rep Power: 323366	I just got back from the hospital where I was to go for the ultrasound. Another mammogram was done and there is a lesion in the left breast next to the chest wall. Radiologist said there is a slighter higher than 50%chance I have breast cancer. Next step is with a surgeon for a biopsy. It is very small, no mass and she ...said it is very early and there is a good chance it can come out with the biopsy. Strangely calm. __________________