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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Breast Cancer / February 2006"It's probably nothing, but......."
It's 3 1/2 years since my wife's surgery and all seemed well. However yesterday we went to the onc for a routine check and he found something; "It's probably nothing" he said, "but..." So she'll have a mammogram on Monday and no matter the outcome we'll take a second opinion in a different town. Hope she's not going to be back on the cancer treadmill!! >It's 3 1/2 years since my wife's surgery and all seemed well. However >yesterday we went to the onc for a routine check and he found >something; "It's probably nothing" he said, "but..." So she'll have a >mammogram on Monday and no matter the outcome we'll take a second >opinion in a different town. Hope she's not going to be back on the >cancer treadmill!! Please let us know. Marilyn Was it the same breast? I hope all goes well after the initial diagnosis the doctors are very careful. Alex -- > It's 3 1/2 years since my wife's surgery and all seemed well. However > yesterday we went to the onc for a routine check and he found > something; "It's probably nothing" he said, "but..." So she'll have a > mammogram on Monday and no matter the outcome we'll take a second > opinion in a different town. Hope she's not going to be back on the > cancer treadmill!! > Was it the same breast? No, she had a mastectomy last time. > > Was it the same breast? > > No, she had a mastectomy last time. Praying the news is good...know how you both must be feeling.............let us know > > > Was it the same breast? > > > > No, she had a mastectomy last time. > > > Praying the news is good...know how you both must be feeling.............let > us know The mammogram was inconclusive so she's going for an ultrasound on Wednesday. The waiting is very hard on her. >>>>Was it the same breast? >>> [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > The mammogram was inconclusive so she's going for an ultrasound on > Wednesday. The waiting is very hard on her. Absolutely! (I have to admit I sometimes fall back on anti-anxiety drugs in these "waiting for test results" scenarios). Maybe schedule some special treat (family thing, night out, day trip, massage?) as a distraction? Sending positive wishes & thoughts for a good outome -- Ann T. Remove 'dontsendspam' from address to reply by email I am new to this news group, so forgive me if I am speaking out of turn without all the facts...etc. I first had breast cancer 20 years ago this spring. I had a lumpectomy and axillary disection, was node positive, so I also had CMF chemo followed by radiation. About two years ago I noticed a small lump in my armpit, same side as the cancer. Went to the GP who ordered an ultrasound, with negative results. Then he sent me to a surgeon, who felt the lump and assured me it was only a cyst, not cancer. Last September a mammogram and ultrasound revealed that the cancer had reappeared in the same breast. At my appointment with the breast surgeon specialist (different than the forementioned surgeon)to discuss the mastectomy, I pointed out the lump. She felt it, and with my agreement, decided to cut it out, just to be sure. It was cancer and had spread to the skin, requiring more surgery to get the margins clear. I am sorry if this alarms you, the surgeon said it was rather rare, but I wish I had insisted on a biopsy two years ago. Rachel in Scottsdale > I am sorry if this alarms you, the surgeon said it was rather rare, but > I wish I had insisted on a biopsy two years ago. Rachel in Scottsdale Thanks Rachel: My wife has been dealing with cancer, first lung and then breast, for almost eleven years and we are aware of the diagnostic problems, having had a couple of incorrect ones. If her ultrasound is negative we'll have to face the question of whether or not to go ahead with a biopsy, but we're taking it a step at a time. Don't know which way we'll go, guess I'll leave it to her. > Thanks Rachel: My wife has been dealing with cancer, first lung and > then breast, for almost eleven years and we are aware of the diagnostic > problems, having had a couple of incorrect ones. If her ultrasound is > negative we'll have to face the question of whether or not to go ahead > with a biopsy, but we're taking it a step at a time. Don't know which > way we'll go, guess I'll leave it to her. With mammogram and ultrasound in hand our med onc recommended a biopsy ( "If you were my mother..." ) so we're booked to see the surgeon next Monday. He's three hours drive away, but that's where the nearest major cancer center is so that's where we'll go. Wish us luck. |
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