I Failed My Test,,,
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I agree with Tom and Bruce, Liz. But know that above and beyond everything else, we're all here for you and I'll keep you in my prayers. Let me know if you need anything or if I can help.
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Good news today, yes. Tomorrow?? Who knows,,, Doesn't look so good.
The calcifications themselves are rarely malignant,,, it's the fact that there are so many,,, and that they are in a 'cluster' which is bothersome.
One or two calcifications by themselves means there's an 80% chance things will remain benign. A cluster of calcifications drops those odds closer to 20%
A cluster is a precursor to a forming tumor. Mine,,, of course,,,, has not quite shown up yet,,, so, they can't biopsy what they can't see. They have to wait until it raises it's ugly head before they can chop it off. Unfortunately,,, there is nothing that can be done right now barring a full mastectomy.
Trust me,, I have researched this thoroughly,,, spoken to more than one doctor,,, and explored ALL available options.
So, while I may be "clean" today,,, the cluster is telling us of what's to come. It's like seeing the rolling, black clouds on the horizon an hour before the thunder storm shows up. You know it's just a matter of time before all Hell breaks loose.
I hate to sound so,,,, negative,,, but it's a cold hard fact,,, the storm is rolling in,,, and I have accepted it for what it is,,, for whatever it becomes,,, and I will plan for war in times of peace.
Besides, every woman in my family has suffered from breast cancer,,, 100% ~ can't beat those odds.
The good thing,,, is that the technology these days is phenomenal and this has been found at such an early stage that they can nip it before it metastasizes,,, once they are able to pin-point it,,, unlike my Grandma. Hers was found way too late.
So, now we wait.
Knowing it's there,,, knowing it's forming and growing,,, I can't even find words to express how invasive,,, how intrusive this feels.
I'm not going to post in this thread any more,,, but before I leave,,, I want to thank each and every one of you for your kind thoughts,,, for your warm wishes and for your heartfelt prayers.
I would dearly appreciate it if someone with the "powers that be" would lock this thread.
Thank you,,,
The calcifications themselves are rarely malignant,,, it's the fact that there are so many,,, and that they are in a 'cluster' which is bothersome.
One or two calcifications by themselves means there's an 80% chance things will remain benign. A cluster of calcifications drops those odds closer to 20%
A cluster is a precursor to a forming tumor. Mine,,, of course,,,, has not quite shown up yet,,, so, they can't biopsy what they can't see. They have to wait until it raises it's ugly head before they can chop it off. Unfortunately,,, there is nothing that can be done right now barring a full mastectomy.
Trust me,, I have researched this thoroughly,,, spoken to more than one doctor,,, and explored ALL available options.
So, while I may be "clean" today,,, the cluster is telling us of what's to come. It's like seeing the rolling, black clouds on the horizon an hour before the thunder storm shows up. You know it's just a matter of time before all Hell breaks loose.
I hate to sound so,,,, negative,,, but it's a cold hard fact,,, the storm is rolling in,,, and I have accepted it for what it is,,, for whatever it becomes,,, and I will plan for war in times of peace.
Besides, every woman in my family has suffered from breast cancer,,, 100% ~ can't beat those odds.
The good thing,,, is that the technology these days is phenomenal and this has been found at such an early stage that they can nip it before it metastasizes,,, once they are able to pin-point it,,, unlike my Grandma. Hers was found way too late.
So, now we wait.
Knowing it's there,,, knowing it's forming and growing,,, I can't even find words to express how invasive,,, how intrusive this feels.
I'm not going to post in this thread any more,,, but before I leave,,, I want to thank each and every one of you for your kind thoughts,,, for your warm wishes and for your heartfelt prayers.
I would dearly appreciate it if someone with the "powers that be" would lock this thread.
Thank you,,,
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