Dear DU, I would like you to keep me in your thoughts, good vibes or prayers. I had a mammogram that showed abnormal,
Tomorrow, I am to receive two tests ==a different type of mammogram and a CAT Scan. I also have pain in my lymph glands in my neck and underarms. Thank you. Love, Deb.
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About a third of our call-back mammos are for additional views and/or additional studies, usually ultrasounds, Most of those call backs turn out to be something benign. Try not to worry too much, although I know it's difficult.
Nowadays the treatments are so much better, even better than when I went through it. And it’s been 19 years for me after they found stage 3 and I’m still here. 🙂.
Like others above, I have been called back after an abnormal mammogram, and everything was normal in the subsequent tests. But the stress in the meantime is the worst.
Sending all sorts of positive thoughts your way.
Take a big breath, the next step will give you more information. In the meantime, we all wish you the best.
I've had a mammogram and a pelvic CT scan that showed possible lymph node issues. They watched me closely (every 3mo for a year) to see if the nodes continued to enlarge. When they didn't, they labeled them as 'reactive lymph nodes' and said the breast pain (which had gone away over time) was due to pressure on a nerve. Now when I have a mammogram, they always do the 'enhanced' imaging version.
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You must be distressed as can be. Hopefully, whatever was abnormal in your mammogram will be something that is manageable. We DUers adore you and are rooting for you to get this behind you ASAP.
Hugs!
am tired but I come here every day to read, laugh and be with my DU family.
And that was many years ago. There's been a lot of advances since then.
So, first let's hope it's not cancer.
But even if it is, you'll beat it. The whole Lounge will be behind you!
I truly understand how scary this moment is for you. Please take care of yourself as you pass through this moment.
Lean on us!
You matter!
You have the support and good wishes from everyone here. For what it's worth, my lymph nodes from my ears and down my neck have been swollen for years, yes years. So far, so good.
Please keep us posted.
back for another look. Dense breasts, fibrous and lipomas! Positive vibes coming your way for a good outcome. Detection and treatment (if needed) is so much better now .
tests come back negative for anything. We need you. God bless you, deb.
Sending you my best wishes for a good outcome! I’m on the west coast, so they may take a while to get there.
As someone else said, sometimes there is a false positive, or something that looks odd but turns out to be nothing. Hoping that is the case for you, Deb.
Most abnormal mammograms usually tend to be nothing serious. I'm glad that you're getting checked out.
I'm also wondering if you have changed brands with laundry detergent, body soap, perfumes or deodorant. Anything that you would have an allergic painful reaction to both your neck and armpits.
I ask because I had a bad reaction to a new deodorant awhile back and it took about a month for it to be extremely painful in my armpit Although I didn't experience the pain in my neck.
I actually found a Reddit sub about the stinging armpit pain that I was experiencing. There were several complaints about the very same deodorant that I had switched to causing stinging armpit and in the same armpit.
The brand was Dove and I immediately stopped using it. I haven't experienced any pain since then.
My entire point is to rule out any allergic reactions to any new products that you might have switched to recently.
I wish you the best, Debbie.
mamagrams , but was too busy taking care of my sister and Rich to make an appointment. That was dumb.
Sorry to read this challenge you're facing. Of course, the DU Community will have your back; it always does. Good thoughts, blessings, vibes, sacrifices to the Goddesses, whatever it takes.
Keep the faith.
Prayers have been offered and sacrifices have been performed!
(Okay, the last one is not true, but we would!!)
Your threads in the Lounge always brighten my day. You are appreciated. My thoughts are with you.
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I will keep a good thought that it all turns out well. You are such a valued member of our DU family. I know that I speak for many others when I say you brighten my day with your posts. I'll be thinking of you tomorrow and hoping for the best.
Much love always,
MIButterfly
It will always be better to know than be in denial and fear.
Be still. Relax your shoulders. Close your eyes, listen to your breathing, and breathe. Have courage. You're going to be okay.
That must be scary to go through. Keeping you in my heart sister
I hope you pass with more flying colors than any of us got in grade school!!!
I'l bet every DUer who reads or heard about this will be sending gentle reminders to God to keep you safely held in the palm of His hand.
My thoughts are with you, and I hope that further tests show something benign. But we are with you no matter what.
I went through the same thing a couple of weeks ago and it turned out to be nothing. I'm hoping it will be the same for you.