Mammograms and breast screening

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Ok my doctor is on hoildays. He is great but receptionist guards access. I have an appt. for Sept. 14. After thinking about that for a day I called back and said I was too anxious to wait that long and I needed to see another dr. receptionist said "oh your results are here" well yeah I knew that. Anotehr dr. was charged with reading test results and she called me back at the end of the day.

Good news. The shadow and lump they saw in January is gone. Likely due to it being a fluid filled sac and is reabsorbed. Very re-assured.

and next time at hospital I am also naming one of the walk-in drs as my other physician and then I will have 2 options for getting results.
 
This thread is bittersweet. I see CH's comments and feel sad that she's not here. I see positive results and feel glad for them. I've decided this is a good spot to share my news. I need the practice before I tell my sister and her husband tomorrow.

I noticed some changes in my breast recently. I got up the courage to go to a walk in last week. On Wednesday I had a mammogram, ultrasound and biopsy. The mammo and ultrasound results are in, and as I feared, it is very likely breast cancer. I have been referred to a surgeon who will contact me once he's seen the biopsy results. That should be within the next few days. Two weeks at the most. I'm very thankful we are in this area where I have family and friends as support. I've also been treated very well by the health professionals I've met. I'm confident this is a good place to be under the circumstances.

I'm scared. I'm also comforted knowing several survivors of breast and other cancers. I know there is hope. It will be a rough road for a few months.

Your prayers or well wishes are welcome. I do not like being centre of attention. I'm thinking I'll have to learn to deal with that part of this journey :(
 
@Northwind
I am thinking of you & your husband this evening, and your dog as well.
Telling our sisters is not easy. I am sure that her heart will break, and then, she will rally and she will be your amazing support.

We will have lots of time to talk and to sit quietly in room for all.
We will be here.

In the time of "knowing, but, not knowing", remember, the story being written is yours and yours alone.
The things your remember from 10, 20, 30 years ago are not the stories of today due to amazing improvements in treatment.

Remember, you are not alone.
 
Thanks @Pinga. You are one of the survivors who inspire me. I know that things have changed a lot since my mother was diagnosed 25 or so years ago. The changes have been for the better. It's still scary. I know you understand.

@PilgrimsProgress wrote a FB post recently that really hit home with me. This is why it did. It wasn't retirement.
 
Northwind, I didn't want to mention here the memories of your Mom, unless you did. I am thinking of the walks that you have done to raise funds, and the friends, who have done so as well. I wish that you weren't one that gains the benefits from all the research, yet you are, so I am thankful that research was done.

I am glad that you are not working and have time to do what you need to do, without the added worry of those you work to support.
I am thankful that you are where there is good care.
I am so thankful that you have family there.
I am so thankful that you let us know.

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Practical item

One of the first things recommended to me was to get a binder
In it, I had sections for my appointments:
a) tests required
b) appointment scheduled

I had sections for questions for oncologist for appointments

I had my poop chart which I tracked during chemo.
Hah, you laugh, but, helped me to ensure I was caring for myself. I wold record various items. I think it ws @Tabitha who may have shared the chart: Bristol stool chart · Faecal · Continence Foundation of Australia

I had my blood work, tracking how it was doing.

I also had my own notes, how I was doing.
 
Absolutely f*** cancer. Thanks Pinga. We really appreciate that this is happening after we've simplified our lives. Hubby has been amazing.

@ChemGal we don't have BC MCP (health card). They honour the Alberta card and totally understand why we don't want to go back to GP to see our family doc at this time of year. I imagine we'll "land" here and start the transition when the dust settles.
 
Absolutely f*** cancer. Thanks Pinga. We really appreciate that this is happening after we've simplified our lives. Hubby has been amazing.

@ChemGal we don't have BC MCP (health card). They honour the Alberta card and totally understand why we don't want to go back to GP to see our family doc at this time of year. I imagine we'll "land" here and start the transition when the dust settles.
I'm glad the interprovince thing has been smooth so far, I hope it stays that way!
 
Ah Northwind ... I'm so sorry to hear this news. Some other post of yours made me wonder what was up - and now I know. It is scary - of that I am certain. So glad you have good supports - and indeed treatment these days is pretty amazing. Just had a younger neighbour go through lumpectomy & radiation - doing really well. Same route for another neighbour a few years ago. I'm positive that chat with your sister will be difficult - and that she will embrace & support you. Grateful your mate is being amazing - and of course there is your pup. Sending prayers for courage and comfort and healing.
 
They seem to have access to my old BC records, at least at the hospital. When I checked in for the mammogram she asked me if an old phone number was valid. It doesn't seem that the doctor's office has that info. It was weird.
 
To add on to Pinga's stuff, I've found Flaredown to be really good for tracking symptoms. You can put in whatever you want, so you can name stools something funny if you like. Everything is on a 5 point scale not active :) to very active.

Only thing I found with it was what you want to track doesn't stick in - but I found a work around, once you add something to a pattern within the history section the symptom stays as something to track day to day.
 
Thanks so much @Carolla

I'm posting here because it is more private. I'll probably put something a bit vague on FB to explain why we're not doing the cross Canada trip..... after I've seen the surgeon
 
@ChemGal is that an App? I have the radiology reports for the mammo and the ultrasound. I'll probably get a binder or folder for info
 
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