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meiling2012 posted:
My mum discovered a lump on her right breast by chance over the weekend, and I decided to bring her to the local laboratory for a mammogram + cancer marker blood test. The results came out today and the radiologist suggested that my mother did the ultrasound as well. He told us that 'it is likelihood cancerous' and requested us to do a biopsy tomorrow.

I read in your forum that 80% of lumps found in breast is benign and I'm really hoping that this is the fact for my mum. I'm worried for her health and I hope you all can have her in your prayers - that the biopsy will turn out to be good news (lump is non cancerous).

Waiting for results is like forever and I really hope she will be her usual bubbly self as soon as all this is over.
44 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Mammogram and BiopsyMy mum discovered a lump on her right breast by chance over the weekend, and I decided to bring her to the local laboratory for a mammogram + cancer marker blood test. The results came out today and the radiologist suggested that my mother did the ultrasound as well. He told us that 'it is likelihood cancerous' and requested us to do a biopsy tomorrow. <br /><br />I read in your forum that 80% of lumps found in breast is benign and I'm really hoping that this is the fact for my mum. I'm worried for her health and I hope you all can have her in your prayers - that the biopsy will turn out to be good news (lump is non cancerous).<br /><br />Waiting for results is like forever and I really hope she will be her usual bubbly self as soon as all this is over.
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Jenna291 responded:
Hi,
So sorry your mum is going thru this frightful experience, but you did the right thing by getting her in to be checked quickly. If it is cancerous, it will be caught early and that is a great thing for her.

We all know how hard it is to wait for those results. Keep mum busy and upbeat, stay positive!!!!

Praying its negative - come back and let us know....
best to you and your family,
Jenna
Report This| Share this:Mammogram and BiopsyHi,<br />So sorry your mum is going thru this frightful experience, but you did the right thing by getting her in to be checked quickly. If it is cancerous, it will be caught early and that is a great thing for her.<br /> <br />We all know how hard it is to wait for those results. Keep mum busy and upbeat, stay positive!!!! <br /> <br />Praying its negative - come back and let us know....<br />best to you and your family,<br />Jenna
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Rachael67 responded:
Waiting sucks big time! There isn't any member here who doesn't appreciate what you and your mother are going thru. We add our prayers and best thoughts that it does come back benign, and we all will be with the two of you in spirit.

Please keep us posted on how she is doing.

Blessings.
Rachael

PS...Hurray for both of you acting quickly! Some folks try to put in on a back burner assuming it will all go away. Of course it never does, and they waste all that time! Glad to know you are both very smart ladies!
A bird doesn't sing because it has an answer; it sings because it has a song.
Maya Angelou
Report This| Share this:Mammogram and BiopsyWaiting sucks big time! There isn't any member here who doesn't appreciate what you and your mother are going thru. We add our prayers and best thoughts that it does come back <i><b>benign</b></i>, and we all will be with the two of you in spirit.<br /> <br />Please keep us posted on how she is doing.<br /> <br />Blessings.<br />Rachael<br /> <br />PS...Hurray for both of you acting quickly! Some folks try to put in on a back burner assuming it will all go away. Of course it never does, and they waste all that time! Glad to know you are both very smart ladies!
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Haylen_WebMD_Staff responded:
Your mum is a lucky lady to have such a caring kiddo!

Sending you both positive thoughts and (((hugs)))!

Haylen
Report This| Share this:Mammogram and BiopsyYour mum is a lucky lady to have such a caring kiddo! <br /><br />Sending you both positive thoughts and (((hugs)))!<br /><br />Haylen
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meiling2012 responded:
Hi Jenna, Rachael and Haylen,

Thanks for all your kind words and prayers. It is very helpful to know that someone out there is truly listening to the anxiety I am facing.

I brought my mum for a biopsy today. Being in the room with her is the most painful experience ever - seeing the doctor poking a needle as long as 15 cm and she was clutching on to my hands tightly. The whole ordeal was over in 15 minutes. The doctor took 3 samples from the lump and we will be able to get the results in 3 days. It will be the longest 3 days in my entire life, I'm sure.

Mum and I are attending a cousin's wedding in Singapore over the weekend and thus we will only be back in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) by Sunday and I will definitely be at the lab first thing on Monday morning.

I will keep you all posted on the developments and many thanks for your kindness and prayers.


Mei Ling
Report This| Share this:Mammogram and BiopsyHi Jenna, Rachael and Haylen,<br /><br />Thanks for all your kind words and prayers. It is very helpful to know that someone out there is truly listening to the anxiety I am facing.<br /><br />I brought my mum for a biopsy today. Being in the room with her is the most painful experience ever - seeing the doctor poking a needle as long as 15 cm and she was clutching on to my hands tightly. The whole ordeal was over in 15 minutes. The doctor took 3 samples from the lump and we will be able to get the results in 3 days. It will be the longest 3 days in my entire life, I'm sure.<br /><br />Mum and I are attending a cousin's wedding in Singapore over the weekend and thus we will only be back in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) by Sunday and I will definitely be at the lab first thing on Monday morning. <br /><br />I will keep you all posted on the developments and many thanks for your kindness and prayers.<br /><br /><br />Mei Ling
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Rachael67 replied to meiling2012's response:
I will hold you both in my heart that when you retrun and go for the reports they will be benign. Then we will all celebrate with you!

For this end I have lit one of the candles (see the first post on this page.)

Blessings and a safe trip.
Rachael
A bird doesn't sing because it has an answer; it sings because it has a song.
Maya Angelou
Report This| Share this:Mammogram and BiopsyI will hold you both in my heart that when you retrun and go for the reports they will be benign. Then we will all celebrate with you!<br /> <br />For this end I have lit one of the candles (see the first post on this page.)<br /> <br />Blessings and a safe trip.<br />Rachael
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GGrandmaJan replied to meiling2012's response:
My best wishes and prayers also you get a good report. You are a great daughter to get on this right away. Yes, waiting for results is the hardest thing to do. Keeping busy is always good.

Try to have fun at the wedding and try not to worry. I know easier said than done. Just remember 80% of lumps are Benign (non-cancer). Wishing you both the best.

We are here for you and your mum.

Blessings
Jan
Report This| Share this:Mammogram and BiopsyMy best wishes and prayers also you get a good report. You are a great daughter to get on this right away. Yes, waiting for results is the hardest thing to do. Keeping busy is always good. <br /> <br />Try to have fun at the wedding and try not to worry. I know easier said than done. Just remember 80% of lumps are Benign (non-cancer). Wishing you both the best. <br /> <br />We are here for you and your mum.<br /> <br />Blessings<br />Jan
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meiling2012 replied to Rachael67's response:
Hi Rachael,

Thanks for your blessings.

I told mum about you lighting a candle for her and she smiled. She is grateful for your prayers and concern.

We went to a trade fair today. I am instilling positive thoughts in her, telling her that irrespective of the results we should live life happily and do the things that we want to do. I'm now taking over the task of cooking for the family and letting her do the lighter chores. I'm learning new things and she's enjoying the pampering... hahaha...

Thanks again and bless you too,
Mei Ling
Report This| Share this:Mammogram and BiopsyHi Rachael,<br /><br />Thanks for your blessings.<br /><br />I told mum about you lighting a candle for her and she smiled. She is grateful for your prayers and concern. <br /><br />We went to a trade fair today. I am instilling positive thoughts in her, telling her that irrespective of the results we should live life happily and do the things that we want to do. I'm now taking over the task of cooking for the family and letting her do the lighter chores. I'm learning new things and she's enjoying the pampering... hahaha...<br /><br />Thanks again and bless you too,<br />Mei Ling
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meiling2012 replied to GGrandmaJan's response:
Hi Jan,

Thanks for your wishes.

I am keeping her occupied with the things that we always do, however I'm taking over the heavier task at home and letting her do the lighter stuff for now.

I'll keep all of you updated.

Bless you too,
Mei Ling
Report This| Share this:Mammogram and BiopsyHi Jan,<br /><br />Thanks for your wishes. <br /><br />I am keeping her occupied with the things that we always do, however I'm taking over the heavier task at home and letting her do the lighter stuff for now. <br /><br />I'll keep all of you updated.<br /><br />Bless you too,<br />Mei Ling
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Jenna291 replied to meiling2012's response:
Hi Mei Ling,
I am glad you are keeping busy. That will help pass the time because waiting is so very difficult.
You are a wonderful daughter to step in and do so much!

Blessings and prayers,
Jenna
Report This| Share this:Mammogram and BiopsyHi Mei Ling,<br />I am glad you are keeping busy. That will help pass the time because waiting is so very difficult.<br />You are a wonderful daughter to step in and do so much!<br /> <br />Blessings and prayers,<br />Jenna
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brcansur replied to meiling2012's response:
Mei Ling,

Hello and welcome I want to add that I am also sending my prayers to your Mum and family hopeing all goes well and her results come back neg. Any mother would be very proud to say you are their daughter you are a very good daughter. You both did the right thing by getting to the doctor right away when noticing something different in the breast. Keep up the great job and great attitude you are both doing great work together. I am sending all good wishes for you and your mum my prayers are with you both. May you have a great weekend and day at the wedding angel hugs Roberta,
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Report This| Share this:Mammogram and BiopsyMei Ling,<br /> <br />Hello and welcome I want to add that I am also sending my prayers to your Mum and family hopeing all goes well and her results come back neg. Any mother would be very proud to say you are their daughter you are a very good daughter. You both did the right thing by getting to the doctor right away when noticing something different in the breast. Keep up the great job and great attitude you are both doing great work together. I am sending all good wishes for you and your mum my prayers are with you both. May you have a great weekend and day at the wedding angel hugs Roberta,
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meiling2012 replied to brcansur's response:
Hi Roberta,

Thanks for your prayers.

With everyone's blessings and prayers, both mum and I are feeling very positive about this whole episode.

Have a great weekend and bless you,
Mei Ling
Report This| Share this:Mammogram and BiopsyHi Roberta,<br /><br />Thanks for your prayers. <br /><br />With everyone's blessings and prayers, both mum and I are feeling very positive about this whole episode.<br /><br />Have a great weekend and bless you,<br />Mei Ling
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meiling2012 responded:
Mum and I are back home in Kuala Lumpur. I just called the laboratory and they told me that the results will only be available by this Saturday - meaning another 5 days to wait.

Our Singapore trip was good - and my aunts told my mum not to worry yet.

I am applying "law of attraction" to bring good energy to mum and to visualize good happenings. I pray and hope for mum to be fine, healthy and to enjoy her golden years with me and my family.

Thank you for everyone's concern and please continue to keep her in your prayers.

Bless you,
Mei Ling
Report This| Share this:Mammogram and BiopsyMum and I are back home in Kuala Lumpur. I just called the laboratory and they told me that the results will only be available by this Saturday - meaning another 5 days to wait.<br /><br />Our Singapore trip was good - and my aunts told my mum not to worry yet. <br /><br />I am applying "law of attraction" to bring good energy to mum and to visualize good happenings. I pray and hope for mum to be fine, healthy and to enjoy her golden years with me and my family.<br /><br />Thank you for everyone's concern and please continue to keep her in your prayers.<br /><br />Bless you,<br />Mei Ling
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meiling2012 responded:
Soon after I wrote the previous reply, I got a call from the lab asking me to take the biopsy report. I went over with mum and they handed me the report. There was no doctor to explain the details so I called my aunt (whom was a nurse) to interpret the results.

Sad to say... it is cancerous.

Now, we are waiting to see the doctor tomorrow so that he can give us a letter of referral to seek treatment in a government-funded hospital. I am not delaying even for one day - I'm going to make sure that mum gets immediate medical attention and be healthy again.

Mum is sad, but I told her to be positive and not even let one negative thought in her head. I will be with her in whatever way she requires and I pray and hope that she recovers soon.

Please pray for mum to be strong, positive and that she gets well soon. There is nothing I want now other than mum to be healthy and happy again.
Report This| Share this:Mammogram and BiopsySoon after I wrote the previous reply, I got a call from the lab asking me to take the biopsy report. I went over with mum and they handed me the report. There was no doctor to explain the details so I called my aunt (whom was a nurse) to interpret the results.<br /><br />Sad to say... it is cancerous. <br /><br />Now, we are waiting to see the doctor tomorrow so that he can give us a letter of referral to seek treatment in a government-funded hospital. I am not delaying even for one day - I'm going to make sure that mum gets immediate medical attention and be healthy again.<br /><br />Mum is sad, but I told her to be positive and not even let one negative thought in her head. I will be with her in whatever way she requires and I pray and hope that she recovers soon. <br /><br />Please pray for mum to be strong, positive and that she gets well soon. There is nothing I want now other than mum to be healthy and happy again.
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judyfams replied to meiling2012's response:
Mei Ling,
So sorry to hear about your mum. Try to remain positive - hopefully her cancer was caught early.
There are many different treatments available for your mum and you can discuss them with her doctor and your aunt.
Please let us know what the doctors say today. We are all praying for your mum, and are always here to help and listen. We all understand what you are going through - so come here aand know that you will find compassion and understanding from all the ladies here.
Many positive cyber thoughts going your way.
Judy
Report This| Share this:Mammogram and BiopsyMei Ling,<br />So sorry to hear about your mum. Try to remain positive - hopefully her cancer was caught early.<br />There are many different treatments available for your mum and you can discuss them with her doctor and your aunt.<br />Please let us know what the doctors say today. We are all praying for your mum, and are always here to help and listen. We all understand what you are going through - so come here aand know that you will find compassion and understanding from all the ladies here.<br />Many positive cyber thoughts going your way.<br />Judy
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