Ok...I'm feeling much better about this now...thanks to all of you!As far as I know, there is no history of breast cancer (or any cancer) in my family...BUT, that is not to say that something wasn't "missed". I never met my father, so I have no medical history on him. As for my mother (who is deceased), she never was the type of woman who would go to the doctor for anything other than her Type 2 diabetes. I'm absolutely positive that she never did a self-exam, or even had a mammogram...that's just how she was. So...IF there was cancer growing in her, I doubt she even knew about it. So...that makes my family history a bit "sketchy". Fortunately, I'm just the opposite of my mom...I tend to be over cautious about everything.
Linda
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05-20-2010, 09:01 AM #1
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05-21-2010, 05:03 AM #2
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I have done mammos over 10 years, but the last two they always have to redo my left breast, because when they squeeze my breast the skin makes a fold...
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05-25-2010, 01:45 PM #3
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An update...
So I had my diagnostic mammogram yesterday, and all is well. They also did an ultrasound and concluded that I only have a cyst...so I can breathe a sigh of relief.
They do want me to come back in 6 months for another ultrasound, just to keep an eye on it. Thanks to all, for the encouraging words.
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05-25-2010, 02:01 PM #4
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That's GREAT news, Linda! Thanks for letting us know. I'm glad it's not something more dangerous.
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05-25-2010, 05:47 PM #5
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That's wonderful news. I'm so glad it turned out okay.
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05-25-2010, 06:06 PM #6
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That's good news. I had the same thing happen. My doctor said that they do this a lot and 99% of time it's nothing. I had the ultra sound also. Better safe than sorry! My mother died of breast cancer, so my doctor explained it all so I wouldn't freak.
As for digital, uh, yes, it's just as smashing, but the pictures are better!
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05-27-2010, 01:23 PM #7
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I have to have a call back on mine too. I would rather get the letter in the mail saying "see you next year", but that doesn't always happen that way with me. My Mom ignored a problem, and then it was something terrible. I know I'm much better off having them take a second look, with my family history it's best to play it safe and not bury my head in the sand. That's what my Mom did, and at the risk of sounding morbid, she is no longer with us. Please ladies, get your mammograms!
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