Has anyone had breast cancer?

**frugalnana** · 03-17-2006, 12:46 AM

I didn't see anything on the board about breast cancer.
On my birthday March 4th I found two lumps. One in breast the other was in my left arm. So I went to the doctor and had my mammo done. The said the right breast had some pea size cyst but nothing to worry about, but I had one mass that they wanted me to see a surgeon for because it was not fluid filled and was solid. So I go to the surgeon on March 24th to see what he wants to do. I wasn't worried before, because in 1998 I had a lypomoma on my left breast, it hurt, but this one doesn't. So now I am sick to my stomach thinking about it.

THe one on my left arm I have to go to a different specialist since there is a mole there also.

So anyone who has had this or has a loved one who has been through it. I would love to hear.
I haven't been on for awhile, I guess a little depressed.

Thanks for any help or support.

**Michele Annette** · 03-17-2006, 09:20 AM

Maggi, I hope everything goes well at your appointment. I will be thinking good thoughts for you.

**SewCrafty** · 03-17-2006, 09:54 AM

I am a suvivor Maggi and my older sister and aunt are survivors also.

I do know how scary this is and all I can say is keep your chin up. The waiting game is the hardest part of all I think. If you need to talk about it, I am only a pm away.

**marym** · 03-17-2006, 10:14 AM

Hi Maggi,
I have not had breast cancer but I have had two scares, both biopsies were clear. My mother and 4 of her sisters have all had breast cancer all are survivors except one and she had it 30 years ago when screening was not available. I have to be diligent with testing because of my family history.

I am sure you are scared

It's a natural reaction. I think the worst part is wating for a test and then waiting for the results. I hope all goes well for you.
I will keep you in my prayers

**SewCrafty** · 03-17-2006, 11:23 AM

Maggi, I didn't want to seem abrupt to you, I just didn't know how much info you wanted on the boards.

Please pm me with any questions you have, I will answer any and all that I can.

**frugalnana** · 03-17-2006, 05:23 PM

Thank you ladies. I love your picture sewcrafty

**MOMMYDEAREST** · 03-17-2006, 10:36 PM

oh frugalnana my prayers are with you. my aunt (who is like my mother) had breast cancer about 1 yr ago. it was horrible.s he had all kinds of surgeries, biopsies, & she went through chemo for about 6mths. it just killed me to see my aunt suffer like that. my aunt wold love to speak to you if you have any questions. my aunt is truly a "survivor"

pm me i would love to talk with you

guest7 · 03-18-2006, 07:24 AM

Frugalnana, I am so sorry you are suffering in this way. I don't have BC, but I want to still offer you some support. I hope everything turns out to be 'just a scare'. I know it is disheartening when you have no control of some things. And breast cancer is that way. But wait for the test results before all the worry.

**pita1213** · 03-18-2006, 01:41 PM

my aunt had breast cancer and is s survivor. my mom had uterine cancer. not quite teh same but the waiting is horrible regardless why you are waiting. take it one step at a time. do what you need to do to take care of yourself. if that means asking for help, ask for it. if that means sitting on the floor and crying your eyes out, then cry your eyes out. just need a hug or friendly supportive comment, well come on and visit the village. there is always someone here more than willing to give ya a hug or encouragement.

you will get through this

**SewCrafty** · 03-18-2006, 08:01 PM

Originally posted by pita1213
my aunt had breast cancer and is s survivor. my mom had uterine cancer. not quite teh same but the waiting is horrible regardless why you are waiting. take it one step at a time. do what you need to do to take care of yourself. if that means asking for help, ask for it. if that means sitting on the floor and crying your eyes out, then cry your eyes out. just need a hug or friendly supportive comment, well come on and visit the village. there is always someone here more than willing to give ya a hug or encouragement.

you will get through this

I couldn't agree more Pita, well said!

For all you newcomers here, these ladies were my best support I had going through my breast cancer and remain to be to this day! They are the BEST!

**midwestgal** · 03-18-2006, 08:34 PM

I am now a 6-year survivor of breast cancer. It certainly rocked our world when I was first diagnosed! But the medical care out there and the strides they have made in treatment are amazing. Don't be discouraged!

**frugalnana** · 03-24-2006, 11:56 PM

I just wanted everyone to know that I went to the surgeon today and I'm scheduled to have the mass removed, biopsy done on April 5th. THe surgeon said the mass was 6ccm which I think comes to 2 inches going down in my breast. He stated he wasn't for sure if it was anything to be concerned about, sometimes you can't tell until you have it removed. I trust this surgeon since he has done other surgerys on me and he hasn't been wrong yet.

I really do appreciate your words of comfort and letting me know what your lives were like when you were diagnosed. My heart goes out to all of you. Just in these few short weeks I have had many people that I have been friends with for years tell me about an aunt or a friends mother or even grandmother that had breast cancer or a scare. I even found out last week that a friend from church found a lump the same week I did and she also went to her surgeon today, I will be meeting her tomorrow before my hubby and I leave for a week to just be alone together. I also found out an old co-worker found a lump and she has already been to the doctor, they told her that hers was a fluid filled cyst. So I am relieved for her.

Everyone take care and thank you again.

**Darlene** · 03-25-2006, 07:03 AM

Maggi, glad you have lots of support and please know that we are thinking about you too.

**SewCrafty** · 03-25-2006, 11:10 AM

Thanks for the update Maggi, and your surgeon is right, sometimes they just can't tell until they can actually see and test it. Lots of good thoughts coming your way.

Now you and hubby go away and have a great time!

**starsapphire** · 03-25-2006, 02:37 PM

Good luck with everything sweetie. Sixteen months ago I found a lump, it turned out to be a harmless cyst. I know the fear and the waiting because it took two weeks to get into the doctor and it seemed like the longest two weeks of my life. My thoughts are with you.