It's a cyst. Nothing but fluid, no need to aspirate. No need to panic. It's just a cyst.
Thank God.
It was hard waiting for the news, especially when the technician did the ultrasound, left the room to consult with the doctor and then came back and told me to get dressed. The doctor will give you the results, she told me.
And she came into the room smiling.
Relief.
I scheduled the next mammogram before I left the office for November. And I'm hoping for the same results. Nothing.
And now a news report says women more women are skipping mammograms. That's not smart. While it's difficult to get appointments and you often have to wait for months, it's worth it. If there is a problem, early detection is still the best route to a solution.
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Sandra:
Just wanted to comment on the cyst episode the same thing happened to me. I had just finished chemo and was in the process of having the testing done to start the radiation, when I felt the cyst. It actually threw me over the edge. I went to the oncologist who sent me for an ultrasound, but they insisted on doing a mammogram first. The radiologist came and told me just a cyst. The oncologist got me an emergency appt. with the surgeon who aspirate it and thankfully everything was fine ... but it did delay the start of radiation by about 10 days. It's now been 18 months - so far, so good!
Posted by Bonnie | May 16, 2007 2:03 PM
Posted on May 16, 2007 14:03
Hi! I came across your blog earlier this year because I was searching for a group of women or someone who could offer my co-worker (who turned 40 in June 2006) some comfort. T was diagnosed with breast cancer and had a double mass in April. I have to tell you, I am scared for her and don't really know how to comfort her, so I praying everyday for both of you. I pointed T in the direction of your blog - hoping you could give her the comfort and encouragement she needs. I think she wrote you early in your blogging.
I just wanted to say Hi! and let you know I think you're an inspiration to all women - of all nationalities - everything that I have read throughout your entire blogging has been nothing but graceful.
God bless you abundantly!
Posted by Cecelia | May 21, 2007 2:56 PM
Posted on May 21, 2007 14:56