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vajanie posted:
Hi, I'm new here, just diagnosed 2 days with two breast tumors, non-specific type at the moment. One is in-situ with a high level of malignant cells, the other larger tumor is invasive with an intermediate level of malignancy. I'm having MRI's next week and seeing a breast specialist in August. These findings came from a normal screening mammogram. There was nothing on last year's. Naturally, I have many questions and am quite confused at the moment, but have lots of family support. I know that the support is invaluable but feel I would like to talk to others going through the process I've just begun. Forgot to add that I'm 67.
One specific question I wanted to ask, does it seem too long to wait for an appointment for 3 weeks? My husband is rather frantic about the wait because he fears that's 3 weeks it has to spread. I understand that I'm not this doctor's only patient and many are ahead of me, but does anyone have any opinion on this?
Many thanks for any and all help and sending good wishes and positive thoughts to all.
One specific question I wanted to ask, does it seem too long to wait for an appointment for 3 weeks? My husband is rather frantic about the wait because he fears that's 3 weeks it has to spread. I understand that I'm not this doctor's only patient and many are ahead of me, but does anyone have any opinion on this?
Many thanks for any and all help and sending good wishes and positive thoughts to all.
3 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Just DiagnosedHi, I'm new here, just diagnosed 2 days with two breast tumors, non-specific type at the moment. One is in-situ with a high level of malignant cells, the other larger tumor is invasive with an intermediate level of malignancy. I'm having MRI's next week and seeing a breast specialist in August. These findings came from a normal screening mammogram. There was nothing on last year's. Naturally, I have many questions and am quite confused at the moment, but have lots of family support. I know that the support is invaluable but feel I would like to talk to others going through the process I've just begun. Forgot to add that I'm 67.<br /><br />One specific question I wanted to ask, does it seem too long to wait for an appointment for 3 weeks? My husband is rather frantic about the wait because he fears that's 3 weeks it has to spread. I understand that I'm not this doctor's only patient and many are ahead of me, but does anyone have any opinion on this? <br /><br />Many thanks for any and all help and sending good wishes and positive thoughts to all.
mhall6252 responded:
Welcome, Vajanie! Sorry you needed to find us, but glad that you did. I am 62, so we are close in age.
Waiting a few weeks for all your appointments is not unusual at all. And it's worth it to get the right doctors. I made the mistake of thinking I needed to hurry for a biopsy, and I later regretted that I didn't wait another week for the breast surgeon. Most of the time, cancer doesn't grow that quickly. So it really shouldn't make a difference in your treatment plan.
I have a blog at www.mch-breastcancer.blogspot.com
that might help you and answer some questions for you. You can also ask here and we'll all jump in and do our best to support you through this journey.
Hugs,
Michelle
Waiting a few weeks for all your appointments is not unusual at all. And it's worth it to get the right doctors. I made the mistake of thinking I needed to hurry for a biopsy, and I later regretted that I didn't wait another week for the breast surgeon. Most of the time, cancer doesn't grow that quickly. So it really shouldn't make a difference in your treatment plan.
I have a blog at www.mch-breastcancer.blogspot.com
that might help you and answer some questions for you. You can also ask here and we'll all jump in and do our best to support you through this journey.
Hugs,
Michelle
Michelle
Read my blog at www.mch-breastcancer.blogspot.com
Smile and the world smiles with you!
Read my blog at www.mch-breastcancer.blogspot.com
Smile and the world smiles with you!
Report This| Share this:Just DiagnosedWelcome, Vajanie! Sorry you needed to find us, but glad that you did. I am 62, so we are close in age. <br /> <br />Waiting a few weeks for all your appointments is not unusual at all. And it's worth it to get the right doctors. I made the mistake of thinking I needed to hurry for a biopsy, and I later regretted that I didn't wait another week for the breast surgeon. Most of the time, cancer doesn't grow that quickly. So it really shouldn't make a difference in your treatment plan.<br /> <br />I have a blog at <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.mch-breastcancer.blogspot.com/">www.mch-breastcancer.blogspot.com</a> <br /> <br />that might help you and answer some questions for you. You can also ask here and we'll all jump in and do our best to support you through this journey.<br /> <br />Hugs,<br />Michelle
Welcome Vajanie,
I am sorry that you have been diagnosed, but this website is full of wonderful people who know what you are feeling and can help you.
I was 67 when diagnosed 2 years ago from my annual mammo. Please know that 1 in 3 women over the age of 50 will be diagnosed with bc. It is very common in what they call the "aging breast." It is also thought that (unless you have a very aggressive form of bc like inflammatory bc) the tumor when finally found on the mammo has been growing for at least 10 years before they are picked up on a mammo.
Rest assured that waiting 3 weeks will not make any difference. If the doctors even suspected that you had an aggressive form of bc they would be scheduling these tests immediately.
I was diagnosed with stage 1 invasive ductal carcinoma at the age of 67 in Feb. 2010 and had a lumpectomy on March 25, 2010, began chemo on May 24, 2010 and began radiation in October 2010.
So at this point - you need to get copies of all tests and reports, make a list of all questions and concerns you have to discuss with your surgeon, and make sure you are totally confident in and comfortable with your surgeon. If not please go for a second or third opinion as needed. Know your options BEFOREHAND - lumpectomy or mastectomy. If that choice is yours to make, please know that only you must be comfortable with the choice made. There is no right or wrong choice - just the one that gives you peace of mind. Do not be influenced by well meaning family or friends who tell you what you SHOULD do. It is your body and your life and your choices to make.
You will find ladies here who have opted for lumpectomies instead of mastectomies or the other way around, different types of reconstruction or no reconstruction, chemo or no chemo, and Tamoxifen or no Tamoxifen.
I made the best choices for me - which may be different for you even though we are the same age.
So - take a deep breath, and slow down and do research so you can ask questions and let us know what you decide.
We are always here to help you - so please don't hesitate to post any time you need our support.
Also know that we have one wonderful husband Mark who posts here often and he might be able to help your husband deal with your diagnosis.
Much good luck,
Judy
I am sorry that you have been diagnosed, but this website is full of wonderful people who know what you are feeling and can help you.
I was 67 when diagnosed 2 years ago from my annual mammo. Please know that 1 in 3 women over the age of 50 will be diagnosed with bc. It is very common in what they call the "aging breast." It is also thought that (unless you have a very aggressive form of bc like inflammatory bc) the tumor when finally found on the mammo has been growing for at least 10 years before they are picked up on a mammo.
Rest assured that waiting 3 weeks will not make any difference. If the doctors even suspected that you had an aggressive form of bc they would be scheduling these tests immediately.
I was diagnosed with stage 1 invasive ductal carcinoma at the age of 67 in Feb. 2010 and had a lumpectomy on March 25, 2010, began chemo on May 24, 2010 and began radiation in October 2010.
So at this point - you need to get copies of all tests and reports, make a list of all questions and concerns you have to discuss with your surgeon, and make sure you are totally confident in and comfortable with your surgeon. If not please go for a second or third opinion as needed. Know your options BEFOREHAND - lumpectomy or mastectomy. If that choice is yours to make, please know that only you must be comfortable with the choice made. There is no right or wrong choice - just the one that gives you peace of mind. Do not be influenced by well meaning family or friends who tell you what you SHOULD do. It is your body and your life and your choices to make.
You will find ladies here who have opted for lumpectomies instead of mastectomies or the other way around, different types of reconstruction or no reconstruction, chemo or no chemo, and Tamoxifen or no Tamoxifen.
I made the best choices for me - which may be different for you even though we are the same age.
So - take a deep breath, and slow down and do research so you can ask questions and let us know what you decide.
We are always here to help you - so please don't hesitate to post any time you need our support.
Also know that we have one wonderful husband Mark who posts here often and he might be able to help your husband deal with your diagnosis.
Much good luck,
Judy
Report This| Share this:Just DiagnosedWelcome Vajanie,<br />I am sorry that you have been diagnosed, but this website is full of wonderful people who know what you are feeling and can help you.<br />I was 67 when diagnosed 2 years ago from my annual mammo. Please know that 1 in 3 women over the age of 50 will be diagnosed with bc. It is very common in what they call the "aging breast." It is also thought that (unless you have a very aggressive form of bc like inflammatory bc) the tumor when finally found on the mammo has been growing for at least 10 years before they are picked up on a mammo.<br />Rest assured that waiting 3 weeks will not make any difference. If the doctors even suspected that you had an aggressive form of bc they would be scheduling these tests immediately.<br />I was diagnosed with stage 1 invasive ductal carcinoma at the age of 67 in Feb. 2010 and had a lumpectomy on March 25, 2010, began chemo on May 24, 2010 and began radiation in October 2010.<br />So at this point - you need to get copies of all tests and reports, make a list of all questions and concerns you have to discuss with your surgeon, and make sure you are totally confident in and comfortable with your surgeon. If not please go for a second or third opinion as needed. Know your options BEFOREHAND - lumpectomy or mastectomy. If that choice is yours to make, please know that only you must be comfortable with the choice made. There is no right or wrong choice - just the one that gives you peace of mind. Do not be influenced by well meaning family or friends who tell you what you SHOULD do. It is your body and your life and your choices to make. <br />You will find ladies here who have opted for lumpectomies instead of mastectomies or the other way around, different types of reconstruction or no reconstruction, chemo or no chemo, and Tamoxifen or no Tamoxifen.<br />I made the best choices for me - which may be different for you even though we are the same age. <br />So - take a deep breath, and slow down and do research so you can ask questions and let us know what you decide. <br />We are always here to help you - so please don't hesitate to post any time you need our support.<br />Also know that we have one wonderful husband Mark who posts here often and he might be able to help your husband deal with your diagnosis.<br />Much good luck,<br />Judy
Whoops - My mistake I should have posted that 1 in 8 (not 1 in 3) women over the age of 50 will be diagnosed withbc.
Judy
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Report This| Share this:Just DiagnosedWhoops - My mistake I should have posted that 1 in 8 (not 1 in 3) women over the age of 50 will be diagnosed withbc.<br />Judy
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