thoughts, prayers, & positive energy please!

[okie2]

Got results today from my first routine ( i'm newly 36 ) mammogram----ABNORMAL FINDINGS:crying2:

I have to go in tomorrow morning for a "focal point" mammogram and ultrasound

I know that most things are nothing to worry about, but I can't help it. And I just heard about John Edward's wife. So sad for them. Let's all keep them in our thoughts.

I've had a history of fibrous cysts but this is not in the area of those cysts. It is actually under the areola part. I've read about a few ductal conditions and diseases. And I had lot of trouble with plugged ducts and mastitis while breastfeeding- so maybe it's scar tissue or something. I'll know soon- but probably not before the weekend.

Hoping for the Best.

[lil' girl, LPN]

okie2 good luck with your tests, I hope the outcome is good news. I will keep you in my thoughts.

Lil girl

[Jo Dirt]

Will be thinking of you here too.

[VivaLasViejas, ASN, RN]

I know how terrifying this must be for you, Okie.......I had a scare this past summer, and I had to go back in and have the mammogram repeated plus ultrasound. What made it worse was having just been to the funeral of a co-worker (who was about my age) who had just died of cancer. I remember sitting in the exam room between the mammogram and the ultrasound, looking at my films up on the light board showing a suspicious-looking area deep inside my right breast, and thinking "Oh, man, I could be in some trouble here".

Well, it turned out that it was nothing more than a swollen lymph node in the ductal area, which they're going to watch over the next year (mammograms Q 6 months) but didn't even need to be biopsied. What an incredible relief..........I felt like I literally had dodged a bullet. I hope and pray things turn out as well, if not better, for you. :kiss

[SmilingBluEyes]

you have my thoughts and prayers. hang in there and let us know what happens ok?

[weetziebat]

I can identify with that awful sinking feeling. I found a lump in my breast and totally freaked out. Turned out to be just a fibroadenoma and was removed without any further problems, but sure was a scare.

Hope everything turns out well for you. Lots of good thoughts, prayers, positive energy as well as crossing my fingers and toes for you :kiss

[Elenaster]

Sending positive vibes your way. I hope it turns out to be nothing.

[Katnip, RN]

I'm hoping you turn out to have nothing to worry about. My thoughts and prayers are on their way.

[trent]

Okie2,

keeping my fingers (and toes) crossed. I know this is a scary time... Try to take care of yourself - eat, sleep, breathe, and do something nice for yourself.

trent

[akcarmean, LPN]

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Hopefully it is something noncancerous. Will keep you in thoughts and prayers. Angelia

[uk_nurse]

thoughts are with you. i had a swelling under my arm a few months back and i was then 12 weeks pregnant. the swelling got worse. i had a rapid appt at the breast clinic and had to have an ultra sound as couldnt have a mammogram for obvious reasons. it came up clear but i was to keep an eye on it.?hormones they said , but not sure what it is. i am now nearly 28 weeks pregnant and still have the swelling, and hasnt got any worse. i think it is due to my hormones but it is a strange thing to have when pregnant.. had it re checked and said dont worry about it. U cant help worrying. anyway good luck hope all is ok

[okie2]

Thank you all so much!

Just got back and the US showed all normal tissue!! Thank GOD.

They say it might just be scar or fibrous tissue-but it's normal and I can come back in a year!

BOY- nothing like a little worry to help gain perspective on what's important in life.

Thanks so much for your prayers and encouragement.

What a great group of people we have here.

Make it a great day!:)