Geri Posted March 21, 2007 Posted March 21, 2007 I guess I'm needing some help here, need some extra positive thinking. Yesterday I had a breast MRI and tonight I have found out that I have 2 very small lumps that need to be biopsied, they're very close together and the surgeon was very positive about it all. Crap is about all I can say!!! Before I go any further.....I'm not planning my funeral, not even going in that direction. I'm thinking positive and even if they are malignant they're tiny and I'll deal with whatever comes along. Two weeks ago I noticed a dimple that wasn't cute, and sure as hell was not where it could ever classified as such, so I went to the dr who ordered a mamogram and because of the dimple an ultrasound was done automatically. The results came back as clear on both tests and they were ready to tell me to come back in a year.........hold on says I, I want an MRI, my peace of mind is not up for grabs and I'm not waiting a year. They informed me that my insurance probably wouldn't cover it - it didn't - but I was adamant that it was going to be done. Bill me if you need to, I'll go into hock if I have to but someone's going to order this MRI before I leave here!! I was nice about it but wasn't taking no for an answer. My task tomorrow is to get my pictures from the local hospital and get another dr at Dartmouth (where my onc and all my records are) to check it all out and do a biopsy. Now don't this beat it all......I bet my insurance company will pay for that bloody MRI now, what a foolhardy set of criteria they have for breast MRI coverage.......no discernable lump, no family history, no pay. Have to admit though that it's the best $2,100 I was set to spend in a long time! So there you have it, any spare prayers going my way will be much appreciated and hopefully tomorrow my head will be a little clearer. Thanks for your support Geri Quote
carolhg Posted March 21, 2007 Posted March 21, 2007 Geri, I certainly am praying for you. I am also going to print your words out and put them in my cup of coffee in the morning. Your attitude has a great lift Geri and I certainly need some of that for the times when the down times hit me. Carol Quote
Nushka Posted March 21, 2007 Posted March 21, 2007 Prayers headed your way. You know I never heard of a breast MRI. Good bit of information to have since I am due for my mamogram soon. Hope it turns out to be B9. Nina Quote
candys Posted March 21, 2007 Posted March 21, 2007 Great way to look after yourself!!! I hope it all turns out good...... Quote
ginnyde Posted March 21, 2007 Posted March 21, 2007 Geri, you are the poster girl for being your own advocate. We know our own bodies and our own anxiety levels better than any doc in the world. I sure hope they are just these damn unimportant things that pop up as we age, but whatever they are, you have found them very, very early. Please let us know as soon as you find out. All things crossed for you my friend. Quote
shineladysue Posted March 21, 2007 Posted March 21, 2007 Geri, I am so sorry you are having to go through this. At the same time, I am very impressed with the way you looked out for yourself. Your message is really a gift to us all. If we feel that something is not right, we should look out for ourselves. Love and prayers coming your way. Sue Quote
RandyW Posted March 21, 2007 Posted March 21, 2007 oh Geri, I can always spare a aprayer for somebody. Even got a spare blanket in the dryer just for you. Hang in there, Htink Positive. everything will work itself out. Quote
Ry Posted March 21, 2007 Posted March 21, 2007 I am sorry Geri-- I know this is scary. They have made me come back on suspicious mammograms and it is nerve wracking until you get good news. Try to hang in there. Quote
chloesmom Posted March 21, 2007 Posted March 21, 2007 Geri, Hoping for good news for you and I'm so very glad that you insisted on the MRI. I bet the insurance does pay for it now! Cindy Quote
Kasey Posted March 21, 2007 Posted March 21, 2007 Well GEEZ, Geri !!!!! Enough already! I just LOVE the speaking up for yourself part, you know I do . Let's get this behind you ASAP and move on. I'll be wishing, hoping, and crossing everything I am still able to cross that all is well. Glad you have that Dartmouth contact. I remember being informed my insurance wouldn't pay for a PET scan, so I said I would self pay. Funny thing.......it got paid. I think sometimes they think they can bully us into backing down . Glad you showed them. Hope this is all taken care of in a timely manner so we aren't biting our fingernails too long . Kasey Quote
Geri Posted March 21, 2007 Author Posted March 21, 2007 Thanks for all the good wishes, the ball is rolling to go to Dartmouth - all this happened after hours last night so I've had a few hours to stew. Nina, I only knew to ask for a breast MRI because my friend had one a couple of years ago after a clear mammogram. Her dr suggested it as her sister had been dx with cancer a few months before, a tumor was found, she had surgery and tx and she is now healthy because of a diligent dr. My LC and all those "what-ifs" made me insist, I didn't want another part of my body to worry about. Will keep you all posted. Geri Quote
Connie B Posted March 21, 2007 Posted March 21, 2007 Fingers and toes crossed for goood news! Adding tons of prayers as well. We no more get over one bump and then there's another! Quote
trish2418 Posted March 21, 2007 Posted March 21, 2007 Sending prayers your way, Geri. Good luck. Trish Quote
Littlegirl Posted March 21, 2007 Posted March 21, 2007 Geri - sorry you had to have this done, but sooo glad you are looking out for yourself! Saying a prayer you get good results! Quote
Treebywater Posted March 21, 2007 Posted March 21, 2007 Geri--praying and thinking lots of good thoughts. As for the assinine beauracracy--you give 'em hell! Quote
Andrea Posted March 21, 2007 Posted March 21, 2007 Sending you good wishes. I have done a lot of research on breast MRIs b/c I get them sometimes for high risk and there are soooooo many false positives on them. Hoping this is nothing but a scare! Quote
wendyr Posted March 21, 2007 Posted March 21, 2007 Geri: Hope there's nothing serious going on here and that you get it all behind you real quick. Prayers for a good outcome. Good Luck & God Bless wendy Quote
teriw Posted March 21, 2007 Posted March 21, 2007 Geri, Clearly those lumps haven't read your profile and have no idea who they're up against! Hats off to you for taking such initiative to demand the MRI. Prayers that it's nothing serious. And if it is, I have no doubt that you'll be on the winning side. Quote
ursol Posted March 24, 2007 Posted March 24, 2007 Geri, I'm sorry you have to even think about this...I'm praying for you. Good for you for being such a good advocate for yourself. Lilly Quote
ernrol Posted March 24, 2007 Posted March 24, 2007 Geri, You will be in my prayers. It seems sometimes you just have to do everything yourself. Keep it up. Stay positive, Ernie Quote
Calintay Posted March 24, 2007 Posted March 24, 2007 Many prayers and good wishes that this turns out to be nothing but a "dimple" Quote
Tiny Posted April 5, 2007 Posted April 5, 2007 WOW! Way to stick up for yourself! You're a clear reminder that we are our own best advocates! I'm proud of you! Praying for best results on that second opinion. Quote
blaze100 Posted April 5, 2007 Posted April 5, 2007 Hi Geri, Good girl. Insisting on MRI was excellent move. Did you have radiation treatments with lc? Barb Quote
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