Mom ended up coming home from work early to take me to my test yesterday and thank goodness because she had to pull over 3 times for me to get sick. I do okay after just taking it but about an hour and a half of taking my medicine I start to feel really nausous, usually about 1:30 I'm starting to get sick as a dog and feel like that until I go to bed. Makes for some really long days, especially with a 7 year old who doesn't understand.

We got to my test and got checked in, once they called me back she explained the test and then I went to change. I had to have dye injected into my arm and then sit in a chair with my breast in the machine for 10 minutes - 2 pictures of the right 2 of the left and 2 of the lymph nodes so I sat there for a total of 45 minutes. The whole time I was fighting to not be sick and twice between different shots I had to go to the bathroom to be sick.

After we finished up with that part the radiologist came in and talked to me, he said that something DID light up but it's very small (about 1 mm in size) that is doesn't light up in the classic way that cancer does right away but it does show activity of some sort so we have to check it out further. He can't say yes it's cancer or no it's not.

Next I went for the 3D ultrasound, this has been the most uncomfortable procedure as of yet mainly because of how hard they had to push down. Us small breasted people really feel that and it felt like they were going to break my breast bones. OUCH...

After another trip to the bathroom to be sick I got to finally get dressed and they let me go get mom so she could hear what they had to say. They were able to see the mass on the ultrasound so I'm having a biopsy on Friday guided by ultrasound. I'm not at all excited about this because basically when I leave I'll know nothing more than I know now, the results take 3-5 days to come back.

They seemed concerned but not overly concerned more cautious than anything because of my grandma's history. I will keep you all up to date on things as I know more.

By Pamt on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 - 09:28 am:

Hugs and prayers

By Dawnk777 on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 - 09:45 am:

Sending prayers.

By Bobbie~moderatr on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 - 10:27 am:

Thanks for letting us know. Take care, big hugs and keep us posted..

By Luvn29 on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 - 11:28 am:

It's good that they are being cautious. I will definitely keep you in my prayers. Just remember, the biggest number of breast biopsies come back normal. Doesn't make it any less scary, but maybe will help you think positive.

By Trina~moderator on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 - 11:32 am:

{{{HUGS}}} and prayers.

By Karen~admin on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 - 03:35 pm:

Ditto Adena. Prayers and positive vibes heading your way.

By Dana on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 - 05:40 pm:

My heart aches for you. Prayers sent.

By Crystal915 on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 - 08:44 pm:

(((((Christy)))) We're here for you, please don't hesitate to email me if you need to talk, or a shoulder to cry on!!! I was *SO* scared when they removed 2 lumps from my breast in 2006, the waiting for the surgery was the worst, not knowing what it could be. Hearing that they were nothing was like Atlas setting down the world, the relief was indescribable. I'm sure you will be fine, and no matter what, you'll get through this!!! Hang in there, hon!!!

By Conni on Wednesday, January 16, 2008 - 09:33 am:

(((Hugs)))

By Yjja123 on Wednesday, January 16, 2008 - 10:58 am:

I am sorry that you are going through this! ((((((Hugs and prayers ))))))

By Mrsheidi on Wednesday, January 16, 2008 - 11:23 am:

So sorry you're going through all of this! Throwing up isn't fun and then worrying on top of all that...ugh. I will say a prayer for you every day until we hear that it's nothing to worry about anymore (because that *is* going to be the result!) and you can cry tears of joy!!!
Keep us up to date on what's going on, okay?

{{{C}}}

By Wandilu on Wednesday, January 16, 2008 - 02:29 pm:

God Bless You, Sweety!! I'm very sorry that you are going thru this. I,too,will be praying for you and believing for a clean bill of health for you!!

By Tayjar on Wednesday, January 16, 2008 - 02:33 pm:

How are you doing today? I'm thinking of you and hope you get the good news you are praying for. (((Hugs)))

By Karen~admin on Wednesday, January 23, 2008 - 09:44 am:

Any news???

By Bobbie~moderatr on Wednesday, January 23, 2008 - 09:21 pm:

^^^^BUMP^^^^

By Dramamamma on Wednesday, January 23, 2008 - 10:12 pm:

called this afternoon to The Rose and got my test results, at first I got all nervous because she transferred me to someone else and then they were verifying all my personal information. THEN she asked if I'd talked to my referring doctor yet, I was sitting outside their office when I called but they hadn't opened up from lunch so I said no. Well she says we've faxed over the reports to them but I can give you the results over the phone if you'd like. ((BREATHE A SIGH OF RELIEF NOW))

The tests comes back there is a mass but it is BENIGN. I will be going back in 6 months for another mammogram just to make sure it hasn't gotten any bigger but as of right now ALL IS WELL.

Thank you all so very much for your prayers and positive thoughs on all this. Now I'm ready to tackle the abnormal pap problem and move on with all of this!

By Marcia on Wednesday, January 23, 2008 - 10:41 pm:

That's GREAT news!! What a relief!

By Crystal915 on Thursday, January 24, 2008 - 01:38 am:

Wonderful news!!!!

By Dawnk777 on Thursday, January 24, 2008 - 08:05 am:

That's great news!

By Happynerdmom on Thursday, January 24, 2008 - 08:23 am:

Oh, that's great, Christy! One less thing!!

By Karen~admin on Thursday, January 24, 2008 - 08:58 am:

Wonderful news, Christy! Woo Hoo!

By Tunnia on Thursday, January 24, 2008 - 10:04 am:

Great news!!! You've had so much on your plate lately, I can't imagine the relief you must feel having just one less thing to worry about.

By Yjja123 on Thursday, January 24, 2008 - 11:10 am:

I am so happy for you!

By Vicki on Thursday, January 24, 2008 - 01:01 pm:

Wonderful news!

By Mlee on Thursday, January 24, 2008 - 08:35 pm:

Whew! Great news!

By Bobbie~moderatr on Thursday, January 24, 2008 - 11:03 pm:

Oh that is wonderful news.. I read your possibly bad news first and I must say that Christy this is GREAT news.... Hold on to this for a bit... Don't let the job ruin this moment.

By Bea on Friday, January 25, 2008 - 01:18 am:

Wonderful news. Thank God!!!

By Bellajoe on Friday, January 25, 2008 - 07:45 am:

thank goodness!

By Dandjmom on Friday, January 25, 2008 - 08:23 am:

Wonderful

By Dramamamma on Friday, January 25, 2008 - 09:07 am:

Thank you everyone, it is a huge relief to have this out of the way!