When the doctor entered the room with the technician, I tensed up waiting to hear his findings. I didn't think it was going to be good when two people walked in. Good news is, the cyst in my left breast hasn't grown in the past six months. The doctor told me that although it appeared to be benign, he wanted to watch it carefully.The word "appears" brought the alarmist out in me. I have seen too many young woman my age affected by this horrible disease to be okay with waiting six months. "Appearing" to be benign isn't good enough for me and I refuse to sit around and wait for something that can easily be taken care of -grow and turn into something that won't be as easy to treat.
I scheduled an appointment for a biopsy. So far, I've been as pro active about this situation as I can- I'm not stopping now!
The doctor was actually surprised by my request, but also praised my aggressive decision making. I'm doing this for my family, for my kids, for my grandmother who is watching me from heaven...and, for myself.
Hopefully the biopsy proves the doctor right.
Thank you all for your kind words and support. I will keep the updates coming.
Please be as active in your health as I am. You only get one shot at this crazy thing called life. Take care of it.
Good for you! I will remember your example if I ever find myself in that situation. Too often I just follow the advice given to me. It seems obvious to go ahead and biopsy it -- now that you've said it.
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Have a great weekend. Stopping by from SITS.
Prayers and best wishes sent your way...
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