It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month... - Page 6

Julie · 11-20-2010, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by katsarecool

Okay back at home now. The radiologist and technician at Emory University Hospital were awesome!!!!!! They knew exactly what they were doing and had humor too. It was not comfortable; it lasted 45 min and I am in a bit of pain. Thanks for Vicodin! They were not able to get all the lesion but did successfully get five core specimens and place a titanium marker. Now we wait till Tuesday or Wed for the results. I am glad it is over!

Kat - Do keep us posted.
They will have your results that quick? My biopsies always took 7 days... Which were the longest 7 days of my life.

Hard to get all the lesion with a stereotactic. I also have cluster calcifications - which are watched closely. It is these calcifications which my Mom had, that were malignant. Amazing something so small.

I am glad it is over for you.

JustJo · 11-20-2010, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by katsarecool

Okay back at home now. The radiologist and technician at Emory University Hospital were awesome!!!!!! They knew exactly what they were doing and had humor too. It was not comfortable; it lasted 45 min and I am in a bit of pain. Thanks for Vicodin! They were not able to get all the lesion but did successfully get five core specimens and place a titanium marker. Now we wait till Tuesday or Wed for the results. I am glad it is over!

Sending you hugs....I know this had to be incredibly tough, but I'm still so glad they caught this early, and that you're getting it taken care of.

JustJo · 11-20-2010, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by scootebaby

thought i'd pop in and let everyione know Jo went in to get results from her follow up mammo and all is well...i went in after her to get results and seems they found a mass on both breasts so i gotta go thurs for another mammogram...not too worried tho bc i know things start to form after awhile that arent dangerous...of course i have 3 weeks to wait AFTER i do the test tho for results....luckily i am the type that gets sidetracked easily so i wont be driving myself or my sweetie insane in those 3 weeks..

Kat....Jo and i will be sending good energy your way on thursday...good luck!

Yes, I lucked out....no lesion, no mass, just some fibrous tissue. So, I get a follow up mammo and ultrasound in 6 months....and will have to be sure to go annually. I feel like I dodged a bullet

Now I get to worry about my sweetie....she may sidetrack easily, but I'm

lipstixgal · 11-20-2010, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by JustJo

Yes, I lucked out....no lesion, no mass, just some fibrous tissue. So, I get a follow up mammo and ultrasound in 6 months....and will have to be sure to go annually. I feel like I dodged a bullet

Now I get to worry about my sweetie....she may sidetrack easily, but I'm

Good luck to Scoote I will be thinking about her, and glad to hear that it is nothing for you Jo. I go to have my mammo in Dec 2010 they couldn't fit me in any earlier well it is the NY area so I understand that there are a lot of people needing a mammography I'm not the only one but really not looking forward to it..

katsarecool · 11-20-2010, 08:58 PM

Wishing you all good results, good continued results and congrats for taking the bull by the horn and getting those mammos. For all of us who have lost loved ones to this disease; my most heartfelt condolences. I also lost mom to this terrible disease but it was 28 yrs ago she was diagnosed and she lived for just three more years.

During this time since Oct. 20th, it has caused me a great deal of thinking. But the most surprising thing is that I have been greiving all over again about my mom. I know if she knew that one of her daughters was possibly facing breast cancer she would be mad as hell! I feel sad for all over again, after now tasting a tiny part of what she experienced.

I will never look at Breast Cancer lightly again and will encourage every woman and born woman I know to take good care of themselves by self examination, yearly check ups and mammo exams. I started already with my two daughters asking them to get the BRACtest. Better to know about the gene in order to make life changes now! One daughter is 41 and the other is 38; three sisters 59, 48 and the youngest 46. And two granddaughters 15 and 8.

I was surprised to learn that only about 8% of breast cancer (or some low number close to that) is hereditary. BRACtest also finds the gene for ovarian cancer which really is a silent killer!!!

Hugs and love to all on this thread!!!

nicetgurl_30 · 11-20-2010, 09:47 PM

I have never really given any thought to cancer, until my mother rec'v her diagnosis. About 2 years ago. And I about 5mths ago had breast reduction and while operating they found mass, I was very lucky. So tell a fellow sister to get check

katsarecool · 11-20-2010, 10:42 PM

I am so happy you are ok!!! And sorry about your mom dealing with this terrible disease!!!!

katsarecool · 11-23-2010, 01:41 PM

I just talked to the nurse. It is benign!!! Fiborus adenoma is the diagnosis which will require a mammogram every six months indefinitely!
What a relief! I want to say a special thank you for everyone who offered support and love and an extra special thanks to the people who sent support and love through private messages. All of this has sustained me through this five week ordeal. Now I can be just a regular member here!!! Yeah!

JustJo · 11-23-2010, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by katsarecool

I just talked to the nurse. It is benign!!! Fiborus adenoma is the diagnosis which will require a mammogram every six months indefinitely!
What a relief! I want to say a special thank you for everyone who offered support and love and an extra special thanks to the people who sent support and love through private messages. All of this has sustained me through this five week ordeal. Now I can be just a regular member here!!! Yeah!

Wooooo hooooooo!

That's wonderful news, and I'm so happy for you.
Looks like you, me and Scoote will all be doing that 6 month thing, but it's a heck of a lot better than the alternative.

katsarecool · 11-23-2010, 01:57 PM

It sure is Jo! And the three of us can remind each other six months from now "well are you going to make that appointment in May? Thanks so much for all the support and love!!!

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Originally Posted by JustJo

Wooooo hooooooo!

That's wonderful news, and I'm so happy for you.
Looks like you, me and Scoote will all be doing that 6 month thing, but it's a heck of a lot better than the alternative.

JustJo · 11-23-2010, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by katsarecool

It sure is Jo! And the three of us can remind each other six months from now "well are you going to make that appointment in May? Thanks so much for all the support and love!!!

Sounds like a plan!

And thank you to you too. I'm glad it's turned out well for all of us.

scootebaby · 11-23-2010, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by katsarecool

[COLOR="Purple"]It sure is Jo! And the three of us can remind each other six months from now "well are you going to make that appointment in May? COLOR]

i'm good at remembering things for like a day and a half.....or yrs ago....just so yanno!

LipstickLola · 11-23-2010, 08:06 PM

I came just to check this out! I'm sooooo happy for you!!!

Tommi · 11-23-2010, 11:07 PM

Glad we all came together to get it done.

So, taking good care of each other, even if an electronic click away is some kinda kewl love.

6 months and

annual check-ups.

Hmmmm that's just about Tax Time. So, shall we calender it now.

katsarecool · 11-24-2010, 01:55 AM

One word. Yes!!!!! Tommi, you are such an awesome person. To care about strangers this way!!!! The world could use a few billion like you!!!

Tommi · 06-04-2011, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by JustJo

Yes, I lucked out....no lesion, no mass, just some fibrous tissue. So, I get a follow up mammo and ultrasound in 6 months....and will have to be sure to go annually. I feel like I dodged a bullet

Now I get to worry about my sweetie....she may sidetrack easily, but I'm

Quote:

Originally Posted by katsarecool

I just talked to the nurse. It is benign!!! Fiborus adenoma is the diagnosis which will require a mammogram every six months indefinitely!
What a relief! I want to say a special thank you for everyone who offered support and love and an extra special thanks to the people who sent support and love through private messages. All of this has sustained me through this five week ordeal. Now I can be just a regular member here!!! Yeah!

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustJo

Wooooo hooooooo!

That's wonderful news, and I'm so happy for you.
Looks like you, me and Scoote will all be doing that 6 month thing, but it's a heck of a lot better than the alternative.

Quote:

Originally Posted by katsarecool

It sure is Jo! And the three of us can remind each other six months from now "well are you going to make that appointment in May? Thanks so much for all the support and love!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustJo

Sounds like a plan!

And thank you to you too. I'm glad it's turned out well for all of us.

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Originally Posted by scootebaby

i'm good at remembering things for like a day and a half.....or yrs ago....just so yanno!

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Originally Posted by Tommi

Glad we all came together to get it done.

So, taking good care of each other, even if an electronic click away is some kinda kewl love.

6 months and

annual check-ups.

Hmmmm that's just about Tax Time. So, shall we calender it now.

6 months. My how time flies.

Just saying Hi to Ya'all

JustJo · 06-04-2011, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Tommi

6 months. My how time flies.

Just saying Hi to Ya'all

Which reminds me....it's time to schedule my follow-up.

JustJo · 11-02-2011, 08:31 AM

Okay....so it's not Breast Cancer Awareness Month because I'm a month late...but I'm heading in today for my mammogram (and an ultrasound on that pesky right side)...and wanted to give this thread a bump.

If you haven't had your mammogram yet this year...please call and schedule it now.

We want to keep all of you around for as long as we can.

Gemme · 11-02-2011, 07:02 PM

My apartment complex has a steady supply of breast cancer awareness merchandise that they sell and the profits go to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

I bought a tote.

Now, ya'll go get your boobs checked!

JustJo · 10-07-2012, 07:08 PM

It's that time of year again....breast cancer awareness month.

My annual is coming up soon, and I remember the trepidation I felt two years ago when it came back "abnormal."

Femme, butch, trans....we all owe it to ourselves and those we love to have regular screenings. Believe me, I hate it as much as anyone....but it's important.

Please take a moment and make your appointment today. If you don't have insurance, please check with your local Planned Parenthood office or local Department of Health. There are lots of programs that cover mammograms for uninsured women...there may be one in your area.

11-20-2010, 08:58 PM	#105
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JustJo Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: pushy broad Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: Follow your heart; it knows things your mind cannot explain. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Southeast corner Posts: 5,633 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 24,417 Thanked 25,406 Times in 4,660 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	It's that time of year again....breast cancer awareness month. My annual is coming up soon, and I remember the trepidation I felt two years ago when it came back "abnormal." Femme, butch, trans....we all owe it to ourselves and those we love to have regular screenings. Believe me, I hate it as much as anyone....but it's important. Please take a moment and make your appointment today. If you don't have insurance, please check with your local Planned Parenthood office or local Department of Health. There are lots of programs that cover mammograms for uninsured women...there may be one in your area. __________________ I'm not tall enough to ride emotional roller coasters