results of MRI

I had an MRI of both breasts this morning. The radiologist called me with the results this afternoon. I wrote down everything he said. He said, "The MRI confirms our
suspicions of cancer. You have a 1.4x1.2x.09cm lump, a lot smaller than an inch, next to the muscle overlying the bone. There is no evidence of cancer anywhere else in the breast or in the left breast. There are no abnormalities in any lymph glands. The complicating factor for surgery is that the lump is close to the chest wall and
subtly touches the muscle and that makes it difficult to get clear margins when we remove the lump. Your surgeon will discuss that with you
and also discuss doing a biopsy before removing the lump by surgery."

A cancer survivor just emailed me and said for sure I will have chemo and radiation. I don't know about you, but I am sick of people telling me "for sure" what's going to happen before I hear it from my surgeon. I'm pissy today. :)

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Permalink Reply by Jenny M on October 15, 2008 at 4:53pm: You have a right to be pissy today, you had some startling news. My sister was diagnosed with breast cancer six months prior to my diagnosis. We had two very different cancers, and two very different treatments. She went through 6 months of radiation, I didn't need radiation. Everyone is different. Listen to your doc's surgeon, and oncologists, and of course your own body and intuition..

People have this innate need to help, or they think they are helping..... My favorite was oh no, I new someone who died from that.... Yeah, thanks, thats what I want to hear.

Hugs
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Permalink Reply by ddl on October 15, 2008 at 6:33pm: jenny M, thank you for your response. i haven't gotten the "i know someone who died from that," but i have been surprised by very negative responses, like, "I had an MRI and it was horrible! The dye made me so sick! I hope you're not claustrophobic!", etc. I had a very easy time in the MRI and the dye was not a problem. This experience is certainly making me more sensitive to my responses to other people when they come to me for comfort or just want me to listen. it's good to remember that there are so many different kinds of cancers and experiences. thank you.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Vicki C on October 15, 2008 at 7:33pm: wow I didn't even know they did MRI's with contrast (dye)???? I thought they only did CT Scans with dye...darn I learned something new today...yikes.

take care of yourself and listen to your doctors. those are the two things you need to do, and as I said below, just try to drown out the "noise".

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Permalink Reply by Jenny M on October 16, 2008 at 9:56am: I never had any issues with any of the scans. I actually plan my scans early in the morning, because the onle I get now, every three to six months, between all the steps, takes about 2 hours, and I generally fall asleep during it, its a nice little nap :)

My mom does the whole horror stories of MRI's, but I just look at all scans as small little moments I have to myself, to think, pray, sleep, or plot ways I am going to glue everyones mouths shut (hee-hee)

If you end up with Chemo........ demand the benedryl(man what an awesome sleep) mainlining benedryl is definitely the way to go.....

I did 12 mmonths of chemo, and I think I became addicted to benedryl. I am actually sad I don't get to take benedryl naps anymore...... So theres a positive spin, I miss chemo, and after not having to do my hair for a year, I kind of liked being bald:)

Hugs and kisses

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Permalink Reply by Carole on October 15, 2008 at 6:44pm: ddl,
be pissy today and then take action tomorrow. Do everything you need to do to get healthy. I too have BC and am going through chemo/radiation to make sure it does not come back.

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Permalink Reply by Caroline on October 15, 2008 at 7:02pm: Oh, I hate the people that say because my friend's cousin's neighbor's dog walker's uncle's bingo partner had this kind of cancer, you must need the same treatment... What do they know? They dont. Wait and see what your doctor's say. Every one is different and treatments have made vast progress in recent years so what was state of the art 2 years ago, may be way out of date. Good luck to you. (and yes you are totally entitled to be pissy when you want.); ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Austin from Earth! on October 15, 2008 at 7:02pm: It's okay to be pissy. Yell, scream, throw things! It'll feel good. :) As for the people who say you will definately ______fill in the blank... who the hell are they? Do they have M.D. behind their name? Pish posh! Listen to your doctors and your heart, and you will find the way right for you! You are in my thoughts and prayers. *hugs*; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Lisa Sayers on October 15, 2008 at 7:05pm: JennyM is right! Everybody is different! My 38 year old sister was diagnosed on September 11 and exactly two weeks later, I was diagnosed. But we are are two different journeys! Her cancer more advanced than mine and she needs chemo before they can even do surgery. I won't even know if my lymph nodes are involved until after my bi-lateral mastectomy which is next week.

Nobody can tell you "for sure" what is going to happen...because ultimately it is up to YOU! It is your body, your decision. I'm reading a great book right now...you may be interested in it. Waking the Warrior Goddess - Harnessing the Power of Nature & Natural Medicines to Achieve Extraordinary Health, by Christine Horner, MD.

And yes...you are allowed to be pissy any time you want!

Hugs to you!
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Permalink Reply by Bren from Rivendell on October 15, 2008 at 7:15pm: You are entitled to feel whatever you feel and respond and deal with the news any way you damn well like. I throw fits sometimes, sometimes I cry, sometimes I write, sometimes I get on here for days. If people don't get that, screw them. We all react differently.

Its your journey. Everyone has their own path to follow and their own voice to listen to. Take all blogs with a grain of distance, especially now. I have learned to, sometimes people just throw answers out without thinking. Passions can run high. I don't think it is all intentional, they may be having a rough day too. Some may be just pissy themselves.

We will love you regardless of what happens. If you need a friend, I'm here as well, as much or little as you desire. I will be praying for you. Bren (lotsa hugs and warm fuzzies to you sis-tah!); ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Vicki C on October 15, 2008 at 7:29pm: You do have a total right to be pissy today. You've had a really crappy day. I am so sorry for your news and I'll be praying for your total healing. Drown out the rest of the stuff the best you can. We're here to support you.
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Permalink Reply by Sandra on October 15, 2008 at 8:56pm: When I was diagnosed a year ago, my breast surgeon sat me down and said something like, "just because someone has breast cancer once doesn't make her an expert. Listen to the experts, those who have seen this thousands of time in many different forms and people, and then decide what makes sense for you." I think of that often. I send healing wishes your way and wish for you the clarity to decide what is best for you and the healing love of friends and family.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by crazysexylifecoach on October 15, 2008 at 9:41pm: ddl-
i will echo lots of smart loving people who have already responded and who get it. you are the master of your fate. listen to your docs i agree, then get educated and ask lots of questions the YOU decide. lay people try there best but most don't have a clue. i loved the friend who burst into tears in my face like a month after my diagnosis-i literally said,"oh my gosh what's wrong??!!" before i realized she was thinking of my demise ...that was 10 years ago. we are here...you are here...today is for feeling however you do...tomorrow starts your plan of action.
you are powerful
you are loved
you have a fabulous posse behind you
love love love
your cs LIFE COACH
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