April 25, 2008
Significant
Significant. That was the word the radiation oncologist I work with used when he read that the “focal asymmetry” was 2 cm. on the mammogram report. He than wanted the results from the previous mammogram and to talk to the radiologist directly who read the test. He popped up from the table and went to get him on the phone. Wow, I felt so lucky to have him on my team and to see his concern. As luck would have it , the radiologist is out of the office until Monday and the covering radiologist would not discuss another person’s report. Ugh, I guess I’m not suppose to know any other news.
My doctor was frustrated with the vagueness of the report, he agreed it didn’t really tell us anything. Good news that it didn’t show calcification. I knew that. Gosh, I wish I would have had him feel my breast. I think I’ll do that on Tuesday when I work with him. He also said he thought the focal asymmetry would probably be cystic; which is my hope and desire.
The other doctor I work with walked in on us and reassured us to stop worrying until I got the results of the ultrasound. He then said to me, that he understood my emotions. He said, “just wait until one of us have an elevated PSA.” Breast and prostate cancer patients make up approximately 60% of our patient population. It is scary to be here.
For me at this moment in time it is wonderful to feel and connect with the wonderful outpouring of love that I have been receiving. Thanks to everyone. It was wonderful to receive a love note from Amsterdam addressed to “My sweet southern girl.” Thank you everyone.
I’m looking forward to the weekend, spending time with new and old friends and of course the poodle.
Here’s something that might happen. When I went for my follow up mammogram and ultrasound they asked me to sign something that said I could also have a breast exam from the doctor if I would agree to pay if insurance did not. I didn’t ask how much (insurance rates or real rates) because it didn’t matter to me, I wanted an exam regardless of cost. It seems that some insurance says it’s too close in time to the first exam. I signed it. And that got me an exam and the chance to talk with someone who could explain everything. Insurance ended up paying, I guess, because I never got a bill. Somehow in my anxiety I showed up for my follow up late, I had the time wrong. That never happens to me. I threw a fit but it didn’t matter, I had to come back the next day, they had a machine down and a room full of people on time for their appointments.
I am SO on your support team. Good luck!
so you haven’t had results from you ultrasound yet? I’m glad you work with such good docs (even if the women are beyotches). Love you. Betsy
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