Re: I'm back from the clinic

[Guest guest]

Tawny,

You are in my prayers....this is real scarey and I am glad that the clinic

seems to be doing a very thorough job for you. We are all there for you,

please hang in there- o.k.

Gentle Hugs & Strong Prayers

Carol M. in CA

[Guest guest]

Dear Carol, It is very scary to me, and I have another week to think

about it. As long as I have all my dear wonderful friends, that is

all I need, thanks dear lady, Tawny

> Tawny,

> You are in my prayers....this is real scarey and I am glad that the

clinic

> seems to be doing a very thorough job for you. We are all there

for you,

> please hang in there- o.k.

> Gentle Hugs & Strong Prayers

> Carol M. in CA

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

So sorry you have to wait another week Tawny. It just isn¹t fair.

If you have a lump that they are doing a biopsy on and they are doing an

ultrasound, why are they doing a mammogram too?

I only ask because I have read that the squeezing of a mammogram could

rupture the lump.

a

> Hi everyone, I'm back from the clinic, and I got a breast exam, and

> an appointment for next Monday, for a mammogram, ultrasound, and

> biopsy. I thought they would give me one, but they just check you,

> and go from there. My darn blood pressure was up 140/100, probably

> cause I was so nervous. I have an appointment at 2:00 for my

> counceling, and depression med check up, will check back later on,

> hugs Tawny

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Tawny, how much longer are they going to keep you in suspense before

giving you that mammogram? I know how much something like that can

worry you because I've been there, done that, got the T-shirt. Try to

hang in there another week, and I hope you get good news then. Sue

On Monday, June 14, 2004, at 11:24 AM, Tawny wrote:

> Hi everyone, I'm back from the clinic, and I got a breast exam, and

> an appointment for next Monday, for a mammogram, ultrasound, and

> biopsy. I thought they would give me one, but they just check you,

> and go from there. My darn blood pressure was up 140/100, probably

> cause I was so nervous. I have an appointment at 2:00 for my

> counceling, and depression med check up, will check back later on,

> hugs Tawny

[Guest guest]

Sweetie - let us know the results as soon as you know. You are held in a big hug

of prayer.

> Tawny, how much longer are they going to keep you in suspense before

> giving you that mammogram? I know how much something like that can

> worry you because I've been there, done that, got the T-shirt. Try to

> hang in there another week, and I hope you get good news then. Sue

>

> On Monday, June 14, 2004, at 11:24 AM, Tawny wrote:

>

> > Hi everyone, I'm back from the clinic, and I got a breast exam, and

> > an appointment for next Monday, for a mammogram, ultrasound, and

> > biopsy. I thought they would give me one, but they just check you,

> > and go from there. My darn blood pressure was up 140/100, probably

> > cause I was so nervous. I have an appointment at 2:00 for my

> > counceling, and depression med check up, will check back later on,

> > hugs Tawny

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Tawny

I'm so very glad you were finally seen at the clinic! I know what you are

going through right now is very scary...I've been there myself. But you can't

fix a problem till you know what it is...so at least you are on the path to

figuring out the problem. I'm thinking of you. Cary

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 14/06/2004 17:45:40 Central Standard Time,

tawnyokc@... writes:

> I really wish all it would be

> was the mammogram, I could deal with that a whole lot easier.

often, you see much better detail with the ultrasound. Cary

[Guest guest]

Tawny-

I found a lump a few years ago. I was terrified because I had already had

cervical cancer in situ (not spread). So I opted for a lumpectomy. I got some

yummy sleepy meds, went to sleep, woke back up and went home! I asked the

surgeon to let me see the lump she took out, but she just looked at me like I

was

nuts and said she couldn't. Then I had to wait on the pathology. Of course,

I couldn't even think straight. I think it took a week or so. I was very

lucky, as it was benign. I had a little pain and a small scar. The lump felt

like a hard pea, I actually found it while reading the paper! No idea how, to

be honest. The scar was about 1/2 to 3/4 " long-I called it my frankenboob

after that! It's pretty much faded away now. I also have a friend who has tons

of lumps...all of a sudden I can't remember the name for it. It gets much

worse if she drinks caffeine. Anyways, I know the waiting is awfully hard-but

think of all the research you'll get done! A very good book to get from the

library or buy is Dr Love's Breast Book. It is excellent and walks you

through all of this stuff in normal people's language. I'll be thinking of you.

Cary

[Guest guest]

Hi a, I'm not really sure what the procedures are. I was told

they will do a mammogram first, and then the ultrasound after. Then

the next procedure will be the biopsy. I really wish all it would be

was the mammogram, I could deal with that a whole lot easier. I will

talk to them on Monday, and ask them that question, thanks Tawny

> So sorry you have to wait another week Tawny. It just isn¹t fair.

> If you have a lump that they are doing a biopsy on and they are

doing an

> ultrasound, why are they doing a mammogram too?

> I only ask because I have read that the squeezing of a mammogram

could

> rupture the lump.

> a

>

>

> > Hi everyone, I'm back from the clinic, and I got a breast exam,

and

> > an appointment for next Monday, for a mammogram, ultrasound, and

> > biopsy. I thought they would give me one, but they just check

you,

> > and go from there. My darn blood pressure was up 140/100,

probably

> > cause I was so nervous. I have an appointment at 2:00 for my

> > counceling, and depression med check up, will check back later on,

> > hugs Tawny

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Thanks , I should know the results the same day for the

mammogram and ultrasound, so I was told. I will keep you posted,

hugs Tawny

> >

> > > Hi everyone, I'm back from the clinic, and I got a breast exam,

and

> > > an appointment for next Monday, for a mammogram, ultrasound, and

> > > biopsy. I thought they would give me one, but they just check

you,

> > > and go from there. My darn blood pressure was up 140/100,

probably

> > > cause I was so nervous. I have an appointment at 2:00 for my

> > > counceling, and depression med check up, will check back later

on,

> > > hugs Tawny

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Hi Sue, It is something else waiting like this. I'm dealing with the

women's clinic, and they give you a voucher to go and get the tests

done somewhere else. Do you know what type of procedures I will go

through, since you have been down this road? hugs Tawny

>

> > Hi everyone, I'm back from the clinic, and I got a breast exam,

and

> > an appointment for next Monday, for a mammogram, ultrasound, and

> > biopsy. I thought they would give me one, but they just check

you,

> > and go from there. My darn blood pressure was up 140/100,

probably

> > cause I was so nervous. I have an appointment at 2:00 for my

> > counceling, and depression med check up, will check back later on,

> > hugs Tawny

[Guest guest]

Tawny,

I've had mammograms, an ultrasound, and a couple of needle biopsies. An

ultrasound is supposed to be able to detect more than a mammogram, I

think.

For the biopsy, I lay face down on a table that had a hole in it for

the breast to stick through. Then they jacked up the table and worked

on me from underneath. I felt like a car being jacked up to be worked

on, LOL. Anyway, they gave me a shot in the breast to deaden it. That

was the only thing that hurt, but it just hurt a little. Then a needle

was inserted into the breast. They used some kind of computer imaging,

I think, to show where to insert the needle. A small bit of tissue was

extracted by the needle. This tissue was examined to see if it was

benign or cancerous.

I have had two needle biopsies, both times not because of a lump, but

because of microcalcifications that showed up on mammograms. The first

time, they were benign; the second time, they were cancerous. But

thankfully the cancer was caught very early. I had a lumpectomy,

followed by 35 radiation treatments. If I had chosen a mastectomy, I

wouldn't have had to have the radiation treatments.

It's the waiting around that's so hard, wondering what they're going to

find. I think it's natural to think that it's cancer because we tend to

picture the worst scenario. But a lot of lumps turn out to be benign,

so try not to worry too much yet. Even if it is cancer, breast cancer

is extremely treatable. All of us here will be pulling for you and

keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. If you want to ask me any more

questions, feel free to do so. I just wish they wouldn't keep you

waiting forever and dragging everything out so long.

Sue

On Monday, June 14, 2004, at 06:48 PM, Tawny wrote:

> Hi Sue, It is something else waiting like this. I'm dealing with the

> women's clinic, and they give you a voucher to go and get the tests

> done somewhere else. Do you know what type of procedures I will go

> through, since you have been down this road? hugs Tawny

[Guest guest]

I was under the impression that mammography was to detect lumps. Once

detected, they use ultrasound

to distinguish between a cyst or a solid mass. I¹m not to sure about the

procedures either, so instead of

guessing, I¹ll see what I can find for you so that you know what to expect.

I know it is so stressful waiting for all of this to get over with.

a

> Hi a, I'm not really sure what the procedures are. I was told

> they will do a mammogram first, and then the ultrasound after. Then

> the next procedure will be the biopsy. I really wish all it would be

> was the mammogram, I could deal with that a whole lot easier. I will

> talk to them on Monday, and ask them that question, thanks Tawny

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>> > So sorry you have to wait another week Tawny. It just isn¹t fair.

>> > If you have a lump that they are doing a biopsy on and they are

> doing an

>> > ultrasound, why are they doing a mammogram too?

>> > I only ask because I have read that the squeezing of a mammogram

> could

>> > rupture the lump.

>> > a

>> >

>> >

>>> > > Hi everyone, I'm back from the clinic, and I got a breast exam,

> and

>>> > > an appointment for next Monday, for a mammogram, ultrasound, and

>>> > > biopsy. I thought they would give me one, but they just check

> you,

>>> > > and go from there. My darn blood pressure was up 140/100,

> probably

>>> > > cause I was so nervous. I have an appointment at 2:00 for my

>>> > > counceling, and depression med check up, will check back later on,

>>> > > hugs Tawny

>>> > >

>>> > >

>>> > >

>>> > >

[Guest guest]

Thanks a, I am so lost about all this, your so great, Tawny

> >> > So sorry you have to wait another week Tawny. It just isn¹t

fair.

> >> > If you have a lump that they are doing a biopsy on and they are

> > doing an

> >> > ultrasound, why are they doing a mammogram too?

> >> > I only ask because I have read that the squeezing of a

mammogram

> > could

> >> > rupture the lump.

> >> > a

> >> >

> >> >

> >>> > > Hi everyone, I'm back from the clinic, and I got a breast

exam,

> > and

> >>> > > an appointment for next Monday, for a mammogram,

ultrasound, and

> >>> > > biopsy. I thought they would give me one, but they just

check

> > you,

> >>> > > and go from there. My darn blood pressure was up 140/100,

> > probably

> >>> > > cause I was so nervous. I have an appointment at 2:00 for

my

> >>> > > counceling, and depression med check up, will check back

later on,

> >>> > > hugs Tawny

> >>> > >

> >>> > >

> >>> > >

> >>> > >

[Guest guest]

You have been through a lot, what a brave one you are. It sounds

painful, but I will be a big girl. The way you described the table

being jacked up with the holes for the breasts, you got a smile out

of me,lol I think the wait is worst of all, I am so glad to have

friends to help me through this difficult time. Thanks so much, Tawny

>

> > Hi Sue, It is something else waiting like this. I'm dealing with

the

> > women's clinic, and they give you a voucher to go and get the

tests

> > done somewhere else. Do you know what type of procedures I will

go

> > through, since you have been down this road? hugs Tawny

[Guest guest]

Hi Cary, I am on the road to fix the problem, I am reading up on the

procedures, and with all the help from all of you, I will be ready

come Monday. Thanks so much Tawny

> Tawny

> I'm so very glad you were finally seen at the clinic! I know what

you are

> going through right now is very scary...I've been there myself.

But you can't

> fix a problem till you know what it is...so at least you are on the

path to

> figuring out the problem. I'm thinking of you. Cary

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

That is what they told me. They kept checking the chest area, and

not just the breast. The chest area and right above the ribs is very

tender when touched. I have so much pain all the time everywhere, I

don't know what's causing the hurt. I'm glad that I'm getting some

real help, hugs Tawny

> In a message dated 14/06/2004 17:45:40 Central Standard Time,

> tawnyokc@s... writes:

>

>

> > I really wish all it would be

> > was the mammogram, I could deal with that a whole lot easier.

>

> often, you see much better detail with the ultrasound. Cary

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Cary, That don't sound so bad, so that makes me feel better. That

is cute, " frankenboob " I will have to remember that, and will think of

you. I think your talking about Cystic Fibrosis, yes that is very

common in a lot of women.

Hey, I did go to the library today, but got some great books on RA,

and what to eat with RA. I will look for that book, it sounds very

interesting. I need to go back this week,lol

> Tawny-

> I found a lump a few years ago. I was terrified because I had

already had

> cervical cancer in situ (not spread). So I opted for a

lumpectomy. I got some

> yummy sleepy meds, went to sleep, woke back up and went home! I

asked the

> surgeon to let me see the lump she took out, but she just looked at

me like I was

> nuts and said she couldn't. Then I had to wait on the pathology.

Of course,

> I couldn't even think straight. I think it took a week or so. I

was very

> lucky, as it was benign. I had a little pain and a small scar.

The lump felt

> like a hard pea, I actually found it while reading the paper! No

idea how, to

> be honest. The scar was about 1/2 to 3/4 " long-I called it my

frankenboob

> after that! It's pretty much faded away now. I also have a friend

who has tons

> of lumps...all of a sudden I can't remember the name for it. It

gets much

> worse if she drinks caffeine. Anyways, I know the waiting is

awfully hard-but

> think of all the research you'll get done! A very good book to get

from the

> library or buy is Dr Love's Breast Book. It is excellent and

walks you

> through all of this stuff in normal people's language. I'll be

thinking of you.

> Cary

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Tawny,

I had ultrasound and a breast biopsy about 5 years ago.

My mammogram showed a small spot, so they ultrasounded it to determine if it was

liquid , like a cyst, or a mass. It wasn't liquid so they went on to the biopsy.

They mamogrammed me several times, leaving my poor boob in the vise the whole

time. Then the radiologist inserted a long needle into the spot. They left the

needle in, and took me to surgery.

They gave me Versid, which kind of puts you out, at least I can't remember any

of it. The surgeon cut to the needle and removed the little spot. Luckily it

was benign. It took a few weeks to heal, and I still have about a 2 inch scar,

but like I told the surgeon, I wasn't planning on modeling for Playboy anyway.

It really wasn't that traumatic, and it was good to know it was benign.

Noreen

[Guest guest]

Dear Noreen, Thanks for sharing your story, I don't feel alone. It

helps so much to hear from others that have went through this, and

everything went alright, it tells me there is hope. Thanks, Tawny

--- In , " Noreen Saukko " <nsaukko@r...>

wrote:

> Tawny,

> I had ultrasound and a breast biopsy about 5 years ago.

>

> My mammogram showed a small spot, so they ultrasounded it to

determine if it was liquid , like a cyst, or a mass. It wasn't liquid

so they went on to the biopsy.

>

> They mamogrammed me several times, leaving my poor boob in the vise

the whole time. Then the radiologist inserted a long needle into the

spot. They left the needle in, and took me to surgery.

>

> They gave me Versid, which kind of puts you out, at least I can't

remember any of it. The surgeon cut to the needle and removed the

little spot. Luckily it was benign. It took a few weeks to heal, and

I still have about a 2 inch scar, but like I told the surgeon, I

wasn't planning on modeling for Playboy anyway.

>

> It really wasn't that traumatic, and it was good to know it was

benign.

>

> Noreen

>

>

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 15/06/2004 07:25:13 Central Standard Time,

paula54@... writes:

> Fibrocystic breasts is the name that slipped your tongue

Thanks, a! I knew it had cyst in the name, but I just could not think of

it! I even woke up this morning thinking, " What the hell is that called

again? " ....heehee Surprised I could sleep! Usually I am compelled to look

things like that up. Guess I really was tired...... My girlfriend is like

you,

she hates the mammograms because they are very painful for her due to the

lumps. For me, they are no big deal, except kind of embarrassing. Cary

[Guest guest]

Cary,

Fibrocystic breasts is the name that slipped your tongue. I¹ve had

fibrocystic breasts most of my adult life, but it went away when I went

through menopause. Coffee would make mine worse too, and although I had

very little abdominal cramping before getting my period, my beasts would be

very tender. I always knew when my period was coming by my breasts. Part

of the reason that I¹ve searched for alternatives to mammography is because

it was so very painful for me to get a mammogram and also it is so hard to

distinguish lumps. I found a woman here that specializes in breast

thermography so I¹ll be checking into it. I¹m so glad your lump was

benign.

An article on fibrocystic breasts for anyone wanting to read more:

http://imaginis.com/breasthealth/fibrocystic_breasts.asp

a

> Tawny-

> I found a lump a few years ago. I was terrified because I had already had

> cervical cancer in situ (not spread). So I opted for a lumpectomy. I got

> some

> yummy sleepy meds, went to sleep, woke back up and went home! I asked the

> surgeon to let me see the lump she took out, but she just looked at me like I

> was

> nuts and said she couldn't. Then I had to wait on the pathology. Of course,

> I couldn't even think straight. I think it took a week or so. I was very

> lucky, as it was benign. I had a little pain and a small scar. The lump felt

> like a hard pea, I actually found it while reading the paper! No idea how, to

> be honest. The scar was about 1/2 to 3/4 " long-I called it my frankenboob

> after that! It's pretty much faded away now. I also have a friend who has

> tons

> of lumps...all of a sudden I can't remember the name for it. It gets much

> worse if she drinks caffeine. Anyways, I know the waiting is awfully hard-but

> think of all the research you'll get done! A very good book to get from the

> library or buy is Dr Love's Breast Book. It is excellent and walks you

> through all of this stuff in normal people's language. I'll be thinking of

> you.

> Cary

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Tawny,

This is the usual procedure. If seen by a doctor and it is determined that

there is a lump by palpation a doctor can order a mammogram with an

ultrasound to follow if necessary. This way the allow a time to do the

mammo and time to do the ultrasound immediatley after the mammo. Then both

can be out of the way. If anything suspicious shows on mammo/ultrasound

then a biopsy can be set up. Some biopsies are done surgically but most now

a days are done in the radiology dept under the guidance of ultrasound

called a sterotactic core guided biopsy. This is how things are done at our

hospital in town. As an office nurse I set up many of these. Hope this

helps.

Terri

[ ] Re: I'm back from the clinic

Hi a, I'm not really sure what the procedures are. I was told

they will do a mammogram first, and then the ultrasound after. Then

the next procedure will be the biopsy. I really wish all it would be

was the mammogram, I could deal with that a whole lot easier. I will

talk to them on Monday, and ask them that question, thanks Tawny

> So sorry you have to wait another week Tawny. It just isn¹t fair.

> If you have a lump that they are doing a biopsy on and they are

doing an

> ultrasound, why are they doing a mammogram too?

> I only ask because I have read that the squeezing of a mammogram

could

> rupture the lump.

> a

>

>

> > Hi everyone, I'm back from the clinic, and I got a breast exam,

and

> > an appointment for next Monday, for a mammogram, ultrasound, and

> > biopsy. I thought they would give me one, but they just check

you,

> > and go from there. My darn blood pressure was up 140/100,

probably

> > cause I was so nervous. I have an appointment at 2:00 for my

> > counceling, and depression med check up, will check back later on,

> > hugs Tawny

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

I think you guys are thinking of fibrocystic breast disease. Cystic

Fibrosis is a lung condition.

Terri

Well, I guess we could sort of make up the diddy that the lung is almost

connected to the breast area and the ......

[ ] Re: I'm back from the clinic

> Cary, That don't sound so bad, so that makes me feel better. That

> is cute, " frankenboob " I will have to remember that, and will think of

> you. I think your talking about Cystic Fibrosis, yes that is very

> common in a lot of women.

> Hey, I did go to the library today, but got some great books on RA,

> and what to eat with RA. I will look for that book, it sounds very

> interesting. I need to go back this week,lol

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

> > Tawny-

> > I found a lump a few years ago. I was terrified because I had

> already had

> > cervical cancer in situ (not spread). So I opted for a

> lumpectomy. I got some

> > yummy sleepy meds, went to sleep, woke back up and went home! I

> asked the

> > surgeon to let me see the lump she took out, but she just looked at

> me like I was

> > nuts and said she couldn't. Then I had to wait on the pathology.

> Of course,

> > I couldn't even think straight. I think it took a week or so. I

> was very

> > lucky, as it was benign. I had a little pain and a small scar.

> The lump felt

> > like a hard pea, I actually found it while reading the paper! No

> idea how, to

> > be honest. The scar was about 1/2 to 3/4 " long-I called it my

> frankenboob

> > after that! It's pretty much faded away now. I also have a friend

> who has tons

> > of lumps...all of a sudden I can't remember the name for it. It

> gets much

> > worse if she drinks caffeine. Anyways, I know the waiting is

> awfully hard-but

> > think of all the research you'll get done! A very good book to get

> from the

> > library or buy is Dr Love's Breast Book. It is excellent and

> walks you

> > through all of this stuff in normal people's language. I'll be

> thinking of you.

> > Cary

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Oops, thanks Terri for clearing my mistake, Tawny

> > > Tawny-

> > > I found a lump a few years ago. I was terrified because I had

> > already had

> > > cervical cancer in situ (not spread). So I opted for a

> > lumpectomy. I got some

> > > yummy sleepy meds, went to sleep, woke back up and went home! I

> > asked the

> > > surgeon to let me see the lump she took out, but she just

looked at

> > me like I was

> > > nuts and said she couldn't. Then I had to wait on the

pathology.

> > Of course,

> > > I couldn't even think straight. I think it took a week or so.

I

> > was very

> > > lucky, as it was benign. I had a little pain and a small scar.

> > The lump felt

> > > like a hard pea, I actually found it while reading the paper!

No

> > idea how, to

> > > be honest. The scar was about 1/2 to 3/4 " long-I called it my

> > frankenboob

> > > after that! It's pretty much faded away now. I also have a

friend

> > who has tons

> > > of lumps...all of a sudden I can't remember the name for it. It

> > gets much

> > > worse if she drinks caffeine. Anyways, I know the waiting is

> > awfully hard-but

> > > think of all the research you'll get done! A very good book to

get

> > from the

> > > library or buy is Dr Love's Breast Book. It is excellent

and

> > walks you

> > > through all of this stuff in normal people's language. I'll be

> > thinking of you.

> > > Cary

> > >

> > >

> > >