Last post I mention that I had a Mammogram for the first time three weeks before my birthday. They found a "mass" in my right breast, and I had to wait over a month for my next follow-up appointment. So I went to the follow-up appointment for additional testing, and during the Sonogram of the right breast they found the "abnormal mass." The Radiologist then hands me a yellow folder with the information concerning the abnormality of this "mass." She then proceeds to inform me that I need a Biopsy as soon as possible; with the contact information needed to make the appointment - all in this yellow folder. I take a deep breath and during my walk home, so many things are swimming around in my head. First - was to get home and eat before I drop (as well as my sugar), make the biopsy appointment, and pick-up the kids. Beyond that I could not think! My thoughts are numb as well as my emotions.
This all happened Wednesday morning and by the evening my PCP was calling to check up on me. She had seen the results from the additional Mammogram and the Sonogram, and wanted to make sure I made the appointment for the Biopsy. Not to mention she gives me a number for a referral for the Breast Surgeon? As I speak to the receptionist at the Breast Surgeon's office, she informs me I can not make an appointment for the Beast Specialist/Surgeon without a diagnosis from the results of the Biopsy. Apparently my PCP is anticipating surgery as a result from the Dx from the Biopsy and wanted to put a rush on everything. So of course this all has me wondering - is there something they are speculating without informing me?! And do I really want to know!
This is all nerve wrecking and has my stomach performing flip-flops. My Biopsy is scheduled for Friday which gives me the 24-48 hours of rest I need over the weekend before the following school week. Not to mention, the upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday...
The last thing I want to hear is the I have the Big C right before Christmas...
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