SandyS Posted January 16, 2004 Posted January 16, 2004 Hi Gang - Hospital called me at work today to tell me that they want me to come back in as a result of my mammogram two days ago. They want to do an ultrasound to "investigate an area of concern in my left breast" (same side my LC was on. Great news to get sitting at work - of course I started crying - I'm lucky enough to work with some of my dearest friends, who quickly came to my rescue. After talking thru the possiblities and calming down a little bit, we came to the conclusion that there very well could be some damaged tissue or scar tissue in my breast from all the radiation. My doctor just now returned my call, and said that "the CT looked STABLE"! Yippee for that part! And hopefully the other part will end up to be nothing too! (He said he was leaving the reading of the mammogram up to the experts at the hospital.) Thanks for everyone's ongoing support.............I just wish I didn't have to feel so emotionally fragile when it comes to these damn tests! Hugs and prayers, SandyS Quote
LindaMRG Posted January 16, 2004 Posted January 16, 2004 Okay, so CT was stable - GREEAAAAAT NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lots of women have "areas of concern on a mammo" then turns out to be nothing! I'll be praying that youre one of them!!! Quote
J.C. Posted January 16, 2004 Posted January 16, 2004 Sandy, At least you have 1 good news, for the breast, I was operated 8 times in the same breast, and only the first time there was cancer, the rest of the operations were scar tissue or fat accumulation, so lets hope and pray for that. J.C. Quote
Fay A. Posted January 16, 2004 Posted January 16, 2004 Keeping it all crossed that you this will turn out to be scarring and nothing more. Quote
Rosie Posted January 16, 2004 Posted January 16, 2004 Praying that all is clear or it is just some minor scar tissue. Quote
berisa Posted January 16, 2004 Posted January 16, 2004 Sandy, hope this is scar tissue only and you are in my thoughts and prayers. Keep us posted. Quote
DeanCarl Posted January 16, 2004 Posted January 16, 2004 Sandy, Add my prayers to the list. And I'm REALY glad to hear the CT scan was stable! Dean Quote
Tiny Posted January 16, 2004 Posted January 16, 2004 Sandy- You're ALLOWED to be fragile with this blasted scans and the interminable waiting! You know I'm praying for scar tissue and am overjoyed that the CT scan is STABLE!!!! Let us know, soonest. We care. Quote
kimblanchard Posted January 16, 2004 Posted January 16, 2004 Sandy Think positive. I had three breast surgeries and two more needle biopsies which all turned out negative, of course I was off the wall with panic so I truly understand what you are going through. Most of these turn out negative but I will be saying some prayers for you. My biggest fear in life used to be that I would get breast cancer like my Mom, little did I know! Hang in there girl Bess B Quote
Marie Posted January 16, 2004 Posted January 16, 2004 Hi Sandy, I'm thrilled that your scan was stable. As for the Mammo, they scare the hell out of us when they want us to come back, but it doesn't mean it's anything bad. I had breast surgery about 8 years ago. They removed a duct but it was just a benign nodule. I was flat to begin with so it didn't matter much. Recovered in two days. Try to stay calm. It's more likely nothing to worry about. My doctor was sick today, so I will have to wait until Tuesday to find out the results of my ct. I was really bummed, but oh well. Stuff happens. Quote
karen335 Posted January 16, 2004 Posted January 16, 2004 Sandy, Sending prayers your way that it's just scar tissue. It's good to hear that the the CT is stable. Please let us know as soon as you get the results. We're here for you... God Bless Karen Quote
Remembering Dave Posted January 16, 2004 Posted January 16, 2004 Add our prayers Sandy. David C Quote
gail Posted January 16, 2004 Posted January 16, 2004 80% of all breast lumps are benign. And 3 of mine were before the first breast cancer. And ultrasound is a very good tool for detections. You can always take the films to a good breast surgeon for their opinion. Your onc must have a good one--they do kind of work together. Let me know . . . Congrats on the CT scan gail Quote
cathy Posted January 16, 2004 Posted January 16, 2004 Absolutely will pray for scar tissue, I agree with Linda. Quote
MO_Sugar Posted January 16, 2004 Posted January 16, 2004 Wonderful news on the CT and I am praying for scar tissue or a "glitch" in the mammo! God Bless, MO Quote
shelliemacs Posted January 16, 2004 Posted January 16, 2004 PLEASE BE SCAR TISSUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! my energies are with you. Quote
Tami Posted January 16, 2004 Posted January 16, 2004 Sandy, same thing with me. After 3 surgeries on the left side they are always "concerned with something" when we do my mamograms. They called me back for me tests once-yikes! but it was nothing. It was almost like when they did the inital mamo they didn't "notice" the beautiful scars that are running all over that area? Because when they brought me back in for the ultrasound the tech was like -- oh, did you have previous surgery? Let me look at your records (NOW you look at my records?) What a pain. .. i just went for my last mamo in December. They did 3 shots of the right breast, 5 of the left. told me to wait--came back and said they wanted to look more closely at the left. 3 more shots... Then I wait again. Finally they come out and say could we look at it one more time?? They do about 4 more "rolling shots" squishing it in an unbelievable way and finally I say you know I've had surgery in that area... see the scars? Feel the SCAR TISSUE here??? She looks, I go out to wait and finally she comes out and say's "Okay you can go" (a little too damn perky--I think) and that's it till next year and we do it again..... I know it's tough but I think it comes with the territory.... Try not to worry- Quote
Andrea B. Posted January 16, 2004 Posted January 16, 2004 Dear Sandy, Great news on the CT scan and I am praying it will be the same for your mammogram. In the meantime, I am wishing you some peace while you have to anxiously sit and wait. Also, sending a hug your way. Andrea Quote
-Cheryl- Posted January 16, 2004 Posted January 16, 2004 Sandy, Before I was diagnosed I had a mamogram and got that call to come and do another mamo and a sonagram. The rad doc thought it was a swollen lymph node. I am curious though, wouldn't a CT find anything going on in the breast? I didn't have a mamo because I though the CT would cover all that. Cheryl Quote
bobmc Posted January 16, 2004 Posted January 16, 2004 SANDY!!!!! PRAYING FOR YA GIRL!!!!!!! You hang in there!!! ya here!! the tests suck but there part of being a SURVIVOR ! , God bless and praing for ya!! Bobmc- NSCLC- stageIIB- left pneumonectomy- 5/2/01 MRI's taken 12/18/03 - 2 brain mets found- named em Frick & Frack PET taken 1/5 - hot spot in mediastinum May be cancer?? "Absolutely insist on enjoying life today!" Quote
Connie B Posted January 16, 2004 Posted January 16, 2004 Sandy, Did you take that box of puffs out of your bra before they did the mammogram???? JUST KIDDING! I use to be a walking Charm commercial when I was 13. hummmm! I'm just going to think positive and send you positive vibes. (((((SANDY))) You next post will be under the GOOD NEWS FORUM! Hang in there! Quote
TBone Posted January 16, 2004 Posted January 16, 2004 HI, My family and I have you in our prayers.I feel that the news will be good.Hold that chin up and smile.TBone Quote
Nancy O. Posted January 17, 2004 Posted January 17, 2004 My prayers are with you also. My last mamo was questionable also. So I went back for a second one and it was fine. I'm sure yours will be also. Nancy O. Quote
SandyS Posted January 17, 2004 Author Posted January 17, 2004 Thanks for everyone's prayers and support! I have my ultrasound on Monday at 4:00........I don't know how long I have to wait for the result of that though. Reading all your responses definitely makes me feel better! I was also thinking that it would be strange if that breast DIDN'T show SOME kind of damage, due to all the radiation it had zapped through it! (Connie - never needed any tissue, except for crying over these damn tests!) (Tbone - we actually get to SEE you! I'm assuming that's your wife and kids, not all your siblings who have been posting....right?) I'll keep you posted on Tuesday or Wednesday - whenever I get the results..... Thanks again, Hugs and prayers, SandyS Quote
chloesmom Posted January 17, 2004 Posted January 17, 2004 Sandy, Hoping, hoping for a benign ultrasound!!!! As Gail said, 80% of breast issues are benign. Keep positive thoughts and keep us posted. Quote
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