Thursday, June 20, 2013

THE NEWS ISN'T BAD BUT IT ISN'T GOOD

I got "the call" yesterday but I couldn't call her back before they closed. Yes, for those of you following my blog, the call about my breast MRI. Breast cancer runs in my family and a few years ago I had a minor scare (didn't seem minor at the time) when I got "the call" after a mammogram. "The call" consists of a woman telling you she got the results of your ____test and there was a spot, abnormality, etc. that made the radiologist/doctor want you to come in for another test. Can you come in as soon as possible? We need to do a biopsy, ultrasound, MRI, etc.

The message she left seemed benign enough so I didn't think too much about it. I have been free and clear for a few years now. I wore the tiara. I had The Power of the Tiara.

This morning I called her back and got news I was not expecting. They found something. A small something but something. Probably nothing, maybe a shadow but something. Could be fibrous matter but something. It is so small the radiologist said if I wanted to skip the testing I could but something. 

The radiologist saw that last time I had three ultrasound guided biopsies in one day and said I had already gone through a lot so if I wanted to wait and see I could. NO! I don't care. I want it tested. The doctor agreed with me. 

So on the 10th I get to lie flat on my stomach while in a MRI machine while they do a needle biopsy.  And they will find nothing like last time and I will go on with my life. 

Thank you for your kind thoughts.  The 10th can't come soon enough!

Until tomorrow...
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  1. AnonymousJune 21, 2013 at 4:04 AM

    Thinking of you and sending good wishes tour way.
    Hugs
    Lorna x

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  2. L."Wren" VandeverJune 21, 2013 at 1:31 PM

    They say "it's nothing to worry about, not really, so don't stress out..." but of course you do because, well, CANCER. It's just got to be about the scariest thing any woman can face. So yes. Intellectually we know they're right, that we shouldn't worry because the test frequently returns false results, like shadows, but emotionally, in that small quiet place in our mind's heart where we really live, we're terrified.

    I understand, Adrienne. I hope the time flies between now and the test. I hope what they find is nothing, or if it's something, it's benign. Sending all the calm and courage I can your way, m'dear.

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    1. adrienneJuly 12, 2013 at 11:26 PM

      Thank you. Hey the best way to keep your mind off CANCER is to fall on a cruise and get a MRSA infection. I forgot I had the test at all!

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  3. LanaJune 26, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    I have had a biopsy done before and I know they are not pleasant. I am sorry that this is bring new stress to your life. I am thinking of you and praying for the best.

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    1. adrienneJuly 7, 2013 at 2:57 PM

      thank you Lana. I think I removed the stress by having an accident and tripping over a bucket on our vacation and injuring my knee and getting a staph infection! I completely forgot about the biopsy!! They say if it isn't one thing it is another! Story of my life. Thanks for your kind words and think of me on the 10th.

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  4. L."Wren" VandeverJune 30, 2013 at 10:17 PM

    Hi, Adrienne...
    I've missed your posts lately. I hope all is well and that you'll be back soon. Take care--I'm sending calm and comfort your way.

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    1. adrienneJuly 7, 2013 at 2:54 PM

      Thanks Wren, you will shortly find out why. We have been away on a vacation. We were on a cruise with limited internet. There is a HUGE post coming your way. I have to catch up on everyone's posts from when I was away. Hope you are well.

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