Question:
I am about to schedule wls and just found out I have a breast mass (looks cancerous)
has anyone had to deal with this? — ntssmith (posted on July 12, 2008)
July 12, 2008
OMG, I am so sorry you are having to go through this right now. Please
know that I am thinking of you and saying a prayer for you right now.
No, I haven't had to go through this stressfull situation, however, my
mammograms are always abnormal.... I just have to have them very frequently
and watched very closely.
Will you be having a biopsy or some type of surgery? If so, please leave a
follow up message to let us know how you are doing.
Please focus on staying positive, be prepared to be strong and fight.
We're here, just a note away. My e-mail is [email protected] if you
need/want to talk. I'd be honored to hear from you.
Good luck,
Dawn Vickers, RN, BLC, CLC
— DawnVic
July 12, 2008
Dear Karen, I'll bet your imagination is running wild right now. You said
"looks cancerous" but not IS cancerous. Don't borrow trouble.
I had two abnormal PAP Smears and then had to have a cervical biopsy
before WLS. I was in the same waiting game. It could be nothing but a
mass though. Hold on to that thought. Take one day at a time and walk
through the steps the docs tell you to take. Live every day to the fullest
no matter the outcome. Life is short. Continue to schedule WLS and prep
for it. You can always cancel if need be. Look to the future with
optimism and hope. If you would like to vent or need a shoulder, feel free
to personal message me. I'll get back to you within hours. Laura
— waterlover
July 12, 2008
Thank God it was discovered so that you can focus on the treatment for this
before the weight loss surgery.
IF it is cancerous, there is a 95% survival rate. See an Oncologist
imediately, because sometimes they recommend chemotherapy before surgery,
and radiation afterwards, depending on the diagnosis.
— nancycarle
July 12, 2008
Karen, I don't have any answers for you, just wanted you to know you are in
my thoughts and prayers.....
Renee
— Nee P
July 12, 2008
Karen,
I had breast cancer and have since had RNY. Don't be scared, it needs to
be confirmed by either a biopsy or lumpectomy. If it is cancer, then you
need to take care of that first and then have WLS. You can contact me
anytime for support or just to vent. Good luck to you!
Ana Villa, RN
— nursevilla
July 12, 2008
I was diagnosed with Chronic Lymphocitic Leukemia in October of 2005.
While my cancer is still very active, it is stable. I will live with this
cancer for the rest of my life (which I plan to be 30+ or more years). My
oncologist was very opposed to the RNY surgery I had just a couple of weeks
ago. She finally came around after having multiple conversations with
multiple doctors and understanding that there are no true contraindications
for the type of cancer I have and the surgery I had.
My advice to you is to deal with the cancer first!!! You already have too
much to deal with emotionally and physically to be thinking of wls. Before
anything else, get a confirmation on the diagnosis, then get a second
opinion. If it is cancer, deal with it first!!! This can wait!
Heidi
— [Deactivated Member]
July 12, 2008
4 out of 5 biopsies of breast lumps come back benign. Try not to worry!
Just get it tested and go from there. It's probably nothing. If it is
breast cancer, treatments have come a long way! Good luck to you.
~Anna, breast cancer survivor and soon-to-be DS'er!
— Anna G.
July 13, 2008
Just stay positive, I am also a breast cancer survivor. 10 years
ago I was told that... But, You just need to take care of your self right
now.. I am not going to tell you not to worry, because you will, I do
know what you are going though, It is very hard to do the waiting game,
that is the worse.. Just try to stay upbeat and I know everything will turn
out for the best.
Keep us posted.....
— Hlfpint40
July 13, 2008
I have no experience w/breast cancer or masses....I just wanted to wish you
luck in finding out what it is and getting the proper treatment. Good
luck...and please reach out and hold our hands if you need to. There are a
lot of people here who will be pulling for you.
Holly
— Hollywog
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