Hi. I was diagnosed with a tumour via a routine mammogram 2.7mm HER 2 negative in the right I have neurofibromatosis type 1 which causes tumours to grow on nerves and I have them in my breasts. At the appointment to discuss the results the dr felt the tumour and sent me for an mri. The mri showed two more in the left and one in the right. I have to have another biopsy and I have had a whole body scan. The consultant said spread is unlikely as my armpits are clear. I live on my own and have no relatives and worry constantly. The nurse said the doctor would not have said this if he thought otherwise. These did not show up in the mammogram we get from work in October. I have to wait till Thursday next week and he said he would ring earlier if he gets the results. I am terrified. I had my eyes tested today and they had changed and there was atrophy. Every ache and pain and buzz makes me think it is bad.
HelloJulis54321, I am sorry to hear that you are worrying so much. It is a rough time as the not knowing is very stressful. I also worried and even though I knew rationally that it was not helping me stopping it was not easy. I actually lost 12 pounds just going through all the diagnostic testing.
It is a good sign that your lymph nodes in the underarm is clear. Thankful for all the positive things. Your tumor is small too so another positive. I know it is not easy to look at the positive things right now but if you write these things down it is an affirmation.
Hugs sent to you and pray that you get good results next week.
Barbara
Thanks hopefulBarb. I meant 2.7cm. I am a bit away with the fairies. I have been deliberately losing weight recently and have lost a stone. I worry now it is the cancer. I don’t think it is but it could be. I did it to lower my chloresterol and it worked. I have been told to stop dieting now. I live on my own so have been thinking too much. I will try journalling thank you
I also watched a couple of funny movies. Peter Sellers in Being There, Bridesmaids, Full Monty.
Also watched Dirty Dancing with Patrick Swayze and although not a comedy makes me feel good.
There is so much support on this site so just ask away.
I also love Dr Liz O’Riordan on YouTube. She is so fabulous.
Take care and good luck
Barbara
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