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Annie I just saw this.. I am praying for you and your family. I am a cancer survivor. I put everything in God’s loving hands while I went through everything involved with cancer. Please try to rest in His peace..Thank you all so very much for your kind words, thoughts, and prayers.
I know they will give me the strength I need to get through whatever this turns out to be.
I'm still holding out for a benign "something."
The latest news in my saga is Oregon Health Science University has lost my films.
Yesterday was a difficult stressful day, but all of these hugs and loving messages helped me through it, so thank you.
I love this community! I feel this forum is like a group of brothers and sisters, truly.
We may disagree with each other on occasion, but when one of us needs help, we rally, and there's no price that can be put on that type of support.
My youngest son has taken the week off to go with me to appointments.
Right now, I'm praying they find my films this morning so I don't have to get another mammogram and ultrasound, but if I DO, then I believe it's for a reason. If they CAN find my films, which WERE delivered to OHSU yesterday morning per FedEX overnight mail, but then disappeared, I'm hoping for a biopsy on Monday.
I'll keep you posted.
Thank you again from the bottom of my heart for your thoughts, prayers, and advice.
Annie
Hi Annie - I'm a breast cancer survivor. I understand your fears and the worst part of all of it is the unknown. I pray that any biopsy is negative - it could be many things and right now, you just don't know. Try not to "go down the rabbit hole" - that's hard, I know, but stay positive. Once you know one way or the other, then you can face forward and go on.So Joe and I have tickets to Madrid for March 3. From there we hope to bus to Zafra and walk to Astorga.
However . . . Christmas night I quite accidentaly discovered a large lump in my left breast.
At the risk of TMI, I was lying on my side and ran my hand up my body and there the sucker was!
I do regular shower checks but I guess it was hiding under the breast tissue.
Feels like it's right on my rib.
It feels about the size of a 22 shell - maybe 1 inch long and .5 inch in width.
It's quite large, I think, and I have no idea how long it's been there.
I have noticed the past year my left arm constantly going numb.
I had mentioned that to another doctor but nobody suggested a mammogram then.
I'm waffling between being strangely calm and having freak-out moments of fear.
I've had a mammogram and ultrasound on Friday in Palm Desert. They wanted to do a biopsy right away. However, I then discovered my Oregon Health Plan would not cover me in California. So I've had my records and films transferred to OHSU in Portland, Oregon and I flew up here on Sunday. I'm staying at Joe's condo and waiting, waiting, waiting to hear back from OHSU so I can have a biopsy and HOPEFULLY find out this is something benign.
Seems like it's been one thing after another this past couple of years.
This one has thrown me for a loop.
So... I'm humbly asking three things from my pilgrim friends...
1. Prayers or positive energy please that this is a benign growth.
2. Prayers that the doctors here in Portland will "get on it" and speed up the biopsy and diagnosis process.
3. If any of you have gone through this, I'd appreciate hearing your stories and advice or help or ??? I'm doing my best to stay calm, but this danged thing is throbbing now and each day feels like an eternity of not knowing.
I'm hoping we can get this resolved and I can still walk in March.
Thanks Pilgrims, for any encouragement you can give.
Annie
PS: Mods, I wasn't sure where to post this so move it if necessary.
So Joe and I have tickets to Madrid for March 3. From there we hope to bus to Zafra and walk to Astorga.
However . . . Christmas night I quite accidentaly discovered a large lump in my left breast.
At the risk of TMI, I was lying on my side and ran my hand up my body and there the sucker was!
I do regular shower checks but I guess it was hiding under the breast tissue.
Feels like it's right on my rib.
It feels about the size of a 22 shell - maybe 1 inch long and .5 inch in width.
It's quite large, I think, and I have no idea how long it's been there.
I have noticed the past year my left arm constantly going numb.
I had mentioned that to another doctor but nobody suggested a mammogram then.
I'm waffling between being strangely calm and having freak-out moments of fear.
I've had a mammogram and ultrasound on Friday in Palm Desert. They wanted to do a biopsy right away. However, I then discovered my Oregon Health Plan would not cover me in California. So I've had my records and films transferred to OHSU in Portland, Oregon and I flew up here on Sunday. I'm staying at Joe's condo and waiting, waiting, waiting to hear back from OHSU so I can have a biopsy and HOPEFULLY find out this is something benign.
Seems like it's been one thing after another this past couple of years.
This one has thrown me for a loop.
So... I'm humbly asking three things from my pilgrim friends...
1. Prayers or positive energy please that this is a benign growth.
2. Prayers that the doctors here in Portland will "get on it" and speed up the biopsy and diagnosis process.
3. If any of you have gone through this, I'd appreciate hearing your stories and advice or help or ??? I'm doing my best to stay calm, but this danged thing is throbbing now and each day feels like an eternity of not knowing.
I'm hoping we can get this resolved and I can still walk in March.
Thanks Pilgrims, for any encouragement you can give.
Annie
PS: Mods, I wasn't sure where to post this so move it if necessary.
So Joe and I have tickets to Madrid for March 3. From there we hope to bus to Zafra and walk to Astorga.
However . . . Christmas night I quite accidentaly discovered a large lump in my left breast.
At the risk of TMI, I was lying on my side and ran my hand up my body and there the sucker was!
I do regular shower checks but I guess it was hiding under the breast tissue.
Feels like it's right on my rib.
It feels about the size of a 22 shell - maybe 1 inch long and .5 inch in width.
It's quite large, I think, and I have no idea how long it's been there.
I have noticed the past year my left arm constantly going numb.
I had mentioned that to another doctor but nobody suggested a mammogram then.
I'm waffling between being strangely calm and having freak-out moments of fear.
I've had a mammogram and ultrasound on Friday in Palm Desert. They wanted to do a biopsy right away. However, I then discovered my Oregon Health Plan would not cover me in California. So I've had my records and films transferred to OHSU in Portland, Oregon and I flew up here on Sunday. I'm staying at Joe's condo and waiting, waiting, waiting to hear back from OHSU so I can have a biopsy and HOPEFULLY find out this is something benign.
Seems like it's been one thing after another this past couple of years.
This one has thrown me for a loop.
So... I'm humbly asking three things from my pilgrim friends...
1. Prayers or positive energy please that this is a benign growth.
2. Prayers that the doctors here in Portland will "get on it" and speed up the biopsy and diagnosis process.
3. If any of you have gone through this, I'd appreciate hearing your stories and advice or help or ??? I'm doing my best to stay calm, but this danged thing is throbbing now and each day feels like an eternity of not knowing.
I'm hoping we can get this resolved and I can still walk in March.
Thanks Pilgrims, for any encouragement you can give.
Annie
PS: Mods, I wasn't sure where to post this so move it if necessary.
So Joe and I have tickets to Madrid for March 3. From there we hope to bus to Zafra and walk to Astorga.
However . . . Christmas night I quite accidentaly discovered a large lump in my left breast.
At the risk of TMI, I was lying on my side and ran my hand up my body and there the sucker was!
I do regular shower checks but I guess it was hiding under the breast tissue.
Feels like it's right on my rib.
It feels about the size of a 22 shell - maybe 1 inch long and .5 inch in width.
It's quite large, I think, and I have no idea how long it's been there.
I have noticed the past year my left arm constantly going numb.
I had mentioned that to another doctor but nobody suggested a mammogram then.
I'm waffling between being strangely calm and having freak-out moments of fear.
I've had a mammogram and ultrasound on Friday in Palm Desert. They wanted to do a biopsy right away. However, I then discovered my Oregon Health Plan would not cover me in California. So I've had my records and films transferred to OHSU in Portland, Oregon and I flew up here on Sunday. I'm staying at Joe's condo and waiting, waiting, waiting to hear back from OHSU so I can have a biopsy and HOPEFULLY find out this is something benign.
Seems like it's been one thing after another this past couple of years.
This one has thrown me for a loop.
So... I'm humbly asking three things from my pilgrim friends...
1. Prayers or positive energy please that this is a benign growth.
2. Prayers that the doctors here in Portland will "get on it" and speed up the biopsy and diagnosis process.
3. If any of you have gone through this, I'd appreciate hearing your stories and advice or help or ??? I'm doing my best to stay calm, but this danged thing is throbbing now and each day feels like an eternity of not knowing.
I'm hoping we can get this resolved and I can still walk in March.
Thanks Pilgrims, for any encouragement you can give.
Annie
PS: Mods, I wasn't sure where to post this so move it if necessary.
So Joe and I have tickets to Madrid for March 3. From there we hope to bus to Zafra and walk to Astorga.
However . . . Christmas night I quite accidentaly discovered a large lump in my left breast.
At the risk of TMI, I was lying on my side and ran my hand up my body and there the sucker was!
I do regular shower checks but I guess it was hiding under the breast tissue.
Feels like it's right on my rib.
It feels about the size of a 22 shell - maybe 1 inch long and .5 inch in width.
It's quite large, I think, and I have no idea how long it's been there.
I have noticed the past year my left arm constantly going numb.
I had mentioned that to another doctor but nobody suggested a mammogram then.
I'm waffling between being strangely calm and having freak-out moments of fear.
I've had a mammogram and ultrasound on Friday in Palm Desert. They wanted to do a biopsy right away. However, I then discovered my Oregon Health Plan would not cover me in California. So I've had my records and films transferred to OHSU in Portland, Oregon and I flew up here on Sunday. I'm staying at Joe's condo and waiting, waiting, waiting to hear back from OHSU so I can have a biopsy and HOPEFULLY find out this is something benign.
Seems like it's been one thing after another this past couple of years.
This one has thrown me for a loop.
So... I'm humbly asking three things from my pilgrim friends...
1. Prayers or positive energy please that this is a benign growth.
2. Prayers that the doctors here in Portland will "get on it" and speed up the biopsy and diagnosis process.
3. If any of you have gone through this, I'd appreciate hearing your stories and advice or help or ??? I'm doing my best to stay calm, but this danged thing is throbbing now and each day feels like an eternity of not knowing.
I'm hoping we can get this resolved and I can still walk in March.
Thanks Pilgrims, for any encouragement you can give.
Annie
PS: Mods, I wasn't sure where to post this so move it if necessary.
So Joe and I have tickets to Madrid for March 3. From there we hope to bus to Zafra and walk to Astorga.
However . . . Christmas night I quite accidentaly discovered a large lump in my left breast.
At the risk of TMI, I was lying on my side and ran my hand up my body and there the sucker was!
I do regular shower checks but I guess it was hiding under the breast tissue.
Feels like it's right on my rib.
It feels about the size of a 22 shell - maybe 1 inch long and .5 inch in width.
It's quite large, I think, and I have no idea how long it's been there.
I have noticed the past year my left arm constantly going numb.
I had mentioned that to another doctor but nobody suggested a mammogram then.
I'm waffling between being strangely calm and having freak-out moments of fear.
I've had a mammogram and ultrasound on Friday in Palm Desert. They wanted to do a biopsy right away. However, I then discovered my Oregon Health Plan would not cover me in California. So I've had my records and films transferred to OHSU in Portland, Oregon and I flew up here on Sunday. I'm staying at Joe's condo and waiting, waiting, waiting to hear back from OHSU so I can have a biopsy and HOPEFULLY find out this is something benign.
Seems like it's been one thing after another this past couple of years.
This one has thrown me for a loop.
So... I'm humbly asking three things from my pilgrim friends...
1. Prayers or positive energy please that this is a benign growth.
2. Prayers that the doctors here in Portland will "get on it" and speed up the biopsy and diagnosis process.
3. If any of you have gone through this, I'd appreciate hearing your stories and advice or help or ??? I'm doing my best to stay calm, but this danged thing is throbbing now and each day feels like an eternity of not knowing.
I'm hoping we can get this resolved and I can still walk in March.
Thanks Pilgrims, for any encouragement you can give.
Annie
PS: Mods, I wasn't sure where to post this so move it if necessary.
The 'Duro' often goes on, also after reaching Santiago, wheter we want it or not. My thoughts are with you. I pray to Christ.So Joe and I have tickets to Madrid for March 3. From there we hope to bus to Zafra and walk to Astorga.
However . . . Christmas night I quite accidentaly discovered a large lump in my left breast.
At the risk of TMI, I was lying on my side and ran my hand up my body and there the sucker was!
I do regular shower checks but I guess it was hiding under the breast tissue.
Feels like it's right on my rib.
It feels about the size of a 22 shell - maybe 1 inch long and .5 inch in width.
It's quite large, I think, and I have no idea how long it's been there.
I have noticed the past year my left arm constantly going numb.
I had mentioned that to another doctor but nobody suggested a mammogram then.
I'm waffling between being strangely calm and having freak-out moments of fear.
I've had a mammogram and ultrasound on Friday in Palm Desert. They wanted to do a biopsy right away. However, I then discovered my Oregon Health Plan would not cover me in California. So I've had my records and films transferred to OHSU in Portland, Oregon and I flew up here on Sunday. I'm staying at Joe's condo and waiting, waiting, waiting to hear back from OHSU so I can have a biopsy and HOPEFULLY find out this is something benign.
Seems like it's been one thing after another this past couple of years.
This one has thrown me for a loop.
So... I'm humbly asking three things from my pilgrim friends...
1. Prayers or positive energy please that this is a benign growth.
2. Prayers that the doctors here in Portland will "get on it" and speed up the biopsy and diagnosis process.
3. If any of you have gone through this, I'd appreciate hearing your stories and advice or help or ??? I'm doing my best to stay calm, but this danged thing is throbbing now and each day feels like an eternity of not knowing.
I'm hoping we can get this resolved and I can still walk in March.
Thanks Pilgrims, for any encouragement you can give.
Annie
PS: Mods, I wasn't sure where to post this so move it if necessary.
So Joe and I have tickets to Madrid for March 3. From there we hope to bus to Zafra and walk to Astorga.
However . . . Christmas night I quite accidentaly discovered a large lump in my left breast.
At the risk of TMI, I was lying on my side and ran my hand up my body and there the sucker was!
I do regular shower checks but I guess it was hiding under the breast tissue.
Feels like it's right on my rib.
It feels about the size of a 22 shell - maybe 1 inch long and .5 inch in width.
It's quite large, I think, and I have no idea how long it's been there.
I have noticed the past year my left arm constantly going numb.
I had mentioned that to another doctor but nobody suggested a mammogram then.
I'm waffling between being strangely calm and having freak-out moments of fear.
I've had a mammogram and ultrasound on Friday in Palm Desert. They wanted to do a biopsy right away. However, I then discovered my Oregon Health Plan would not cover me in California. So I've had my records and films transferred to OHSU in Portland, Oregon and I flew up here on Sunday. I'm staying at Joe's condo and waiting, waiting, waiting to hear back from OHSU so I can have a biopsy and HOPEFULLY find out this is something benign.
Seems like it's been one thing after another this past couple of years.
This one has thrown me for a loop.
So... I'm humbly asking three things from my pilgrim friends...
1. Prayers or positive energy please that this is a benign growth.
2. Prayers that the doctors here in Portland will "get on it" and speed up the biopsy and diagnosis process.
3. If any of you have gone through this, I'd appreciate hearing your stories and advice or help or ??? I'm doing my best to stay calm, but this danged thing is throbbing now and each day feels like an eternity of not knowing.
I'm hoping we can get this resolved and I can still walk in March.
Thanks Pilgrims, for any encouragement you can give.
Annie
PS: Mods, I wasn't sure where to post this so move it if necessary.
Prayers on their way!So Joe and I have tickets to Madrid for March 3. From there we hope to bus to Zafra and walk to Astorga.
However . . . Christmas night I quite accidentaly discovered a large lump in my left breast.
At the risk of TMI, I was lying on my side and ran my hand up my body and there the sucker was!
I do regular shower checks but I guess it was hiding under the breast tissue.
Feels like it's right on my rib.
It feels about the size of a 22 shell - maybe 1 inch long and .5 inch in width.
It's quite large, I think, and I have no idea how long it's been there.
I have noticed the past year my left arm constantly going numb.
I had mentioned that to another doctor but nobody suggested a mammogram then.
I'm waffling between being strangely calm and having freak-out moments of fear.
I've had a mammogram and ultrasound on Friday in Palm Desert. They wanted to do a biopsy right away. However, I then discovered my Oregon Health Plan would not cover me in California. So I've had my records and films transferred to OHSU in Portland, Oregon and I flew up here on Sunday. I'm staying at Joe's condo and waiting, waiting, waiting to hear back from OHSU so I can have a biopsy and HOPEFULLY find out this is something benign.
Seems like it's been one thing after another this past couple of years.
This one has thrown me for a loop.
So... I'm humbly asking three things from my pilgrim friends...
1. Prayers or positive energy please that this is a benign growth.
2. Prayers that the doctors here in Portland will "get on it" and speed up the biopsy and diagnosis process.
3. If any of you have gone through this, I'd appreciate hearing your stories and advice or help or ??? I'm doing my best to stay calm, but this danged thing is throbbing now and each day feels like an eternity of not knowing.
I'm hoping we can get this resolved and I can still walk in March.
Thanks Pilgrims, for any encouragement you can give.
Annie
PS: Mods, I wasn't sure where to post this so move it if necessary.
POSITIVE THOUGHTS FROM AUSTRALIASo Joe and I have tickets to Madrid for March 3. From there we hope to bus to Zafra and walk to Astorga.
However . . . Christmas night I quite accidentaly discovered a large lump in my left breast.
At the risk of TMI, I was lying on my side and ran my hand up my body and there the sucker was!
I do regular shower checks but I guess it was hiding under the breast tissue.
Feels like it's right on my rib.
It feels about the size of a 22 shell - maybe 1 inch long and .5 inch in width.
It's quite large, I think, and I have no idea how long it's been there.
I have noticed the past year my left arm constantly going numb.
I had mentioned that to another doctor but nobody suggested a mammogram then.
I'm waffling between being strangely calm and having freak-out moments of fear.
I've had a mammogram and ultrasound on Friday in Palm Desert. They wanted to do a biopsy right away. However, I then discovered my Oregon Health Plan would not cover me in California. So I've had my records and films transferred to OHSU in Portland, Oregon and I flew up here on Sunday. I'm staying at Joe's condo and waiting, waiting, waiting to hear back from OHSU so I can have a biopsy and HOPEFULLY find out this is something benign.
Seems like it's been one thing after another this past couple of years.
This one has thrown me for a loop.
So... I'm humbly asking three things from my pilgrim friends...
1. Prayers or positive energy please that this is a benign growth.
2. Prayers that the doctors here in Portland will "get on it" and speed up the biopsy and diagnosis process.
3. If any of you have gone through this, I'd appreciate hearing your stories and advice or help or ??? I'm doing my best to stay calm, but this danged thing is throbbing now and each day feels like an eternity of not knowing.
I'm hoping we can get this resolved and I can still walk in March.
Thanks Pilgrims, for any encouragement you can give.
Annie
PS: Mods, I wasn't sure where to post this so move it if necessary.
Sending prayers and lots of LOVE and HUGS to accompany you through this challenging time. God bless you!!So Joe and I have tickets to Madrid for March 3. From there we hope to bus to Zafra and walk to Astorga.
However . . . Christmas night I quite accidentaly discovered a large lump in my left breast.
At the risk of TMI, I was lying on my side and ran my hand up my body and there the sucker was!
I do regular shower checks but I guess it was hiding under the breast tissue.
Feels like it's right on my rib.
It feels about the size of a 22 shell - maybe 1 inch long and .5 inch in width.
It's quite large, I think, and I have no idea how long it's been there.
I have noticed the past year my left arm constantly going numb.
I had mentioned that to another doctor but nobody suggested a mammogram then.
I'm waffling between being strangely calm and having freak-out moments of fear.
I've had a mammogram and ultrasound on Friday in Palm Desert. They wanted to do a biopsy right away. However, I then discovered my Oregon Health Plan would not cover me in California. So I've had my records and films transferred to OHSU in Portland, Oregon and I flew up here on Sunday. I'm staying at Joe's condo and waiting, waiting, waiting to hear back from OHSU so I can have a biopsy and HOPEFULLY find out this is something benign.
Seems like it's been one thing after another this past couple of years.
This one has thrown me for a loop.
So... I'm humbly asking three things from my pilgrim friends...
1. Prayers or positive energy please that this is a benign growth.
2. Prayers that the doctors here in Portland will "get on it" and speed up the biopsy and diagnosis process.
3. If any of you have gone through this, I'd appreciate hearing your stories and advice or help or ??? I'm doing my best to stay calm, but this danged thing is throbbing now and each day feels like an eternity of not knowing.
I'm hoping we can get this resolved and I can still walk in March.
Thanks Pilgrims, for any encouragement you can give.
Annie
PS: Mods, I wasn't sure where to post this so move it if necessary.
POSITIVE THOUGHTS FROM AUSTRALIA
Praying that all will be wellSo Joe and I have tickets to Madrid for March 3. From there we hope to bus to Zafra and walk to Astorga.
However . . . Christmas night I quite accidentaly discovered a large lump in my left breast.
At the risk of TMI, I was lying on my side and ran my hand up my body and there the sucker was!
I do regular shower checks but I guess it was hiding under the breast tissue.
Feels like it's right on my rib.
It feels about the size of a 22 shell - maybe 1 inch long and .5 inch in width.
It's quite large, I think, and I have no idea how long it's been there.
I have noticed the past year my left arm constantly going numb.
I had mentioned that to another doctor but nobody suggested a mammogram then.
I'm waffling between being strangely calm and having freak-out moments of fear.
I've had a mammogram and ultrasound on Friday in Palm Desert. They wanted to do a biopsy right away. However, I then discovered my Oregon Health Plan would not cover me in California. So I've had my records and films transferred to OHSU in Portland, Oregon and I flew up here on Sunday. I'm staying at Joe's condo and waiting, waiting, waiting to hear back from OHSU so I can have a biopsy and HOPEFULLY find out this is something benign.
Seems like it's been one thing after another this past couple of years.
This one has thrown me for a loop.
So... I'm humbly asking three things from my pilgrim friends...
1. Prayers or positive energy please that this is a benign growth.
2. Prayers that the doctors here in Portland will "get on it" and speed up the biopsy and diagnosis process.
3. If any of you have gone through this, I'd appreciate hearing your stories and advice or help or ??? I'm doing my best to stay calm, but this danged thing is throbbing now and each day feels like an eternity of not knowing.
I'm hoping we can get this resolved and I can still walk in March.
Thanks Pilgrims, for any encouragement you can give.
Annie
PS: Mods, I wasn't sure where to post this so move it if necessary.
My friend went though what you are experiencing and simply raved about her Nurse Navigator. They work magic for you!! Best of luck!UPDATE: Saw the doctor today. He scheduled a biopsy for NEXT Tuesday. I was disappointed it was going to take so long, but what can you do? A few hours later a Nurse "Navigator" called me. I told her my story. She put me on hold and came back with a better appointment. I now have a biopsy appointment for 2 pm FRIDAY. She is going to work on getting me in even sooner. Very nice lady. I took my images to their records department and waited while they uploaded them. (Not letting them out of my hands again). So that's where things are now.
I can't thank you all enough for your prayers.
They are working!
For those of you who have been through this - God Bless You!
I think the waiting is the worst part for me so far -but now I see some light at the end of the tunnel.
Hanging in there...
Annie
UPDATE: Saw the doctor today. He scheduled a biopsy for NEXT Tuesday. I was disappointed it was going to take so long, but what can you do? A few hours later a Nurse "Navigator" called me. I told her my story. She put me on hold and came back with a better appointment. I now have a biopsy appointment for 2 pm FRIDAY. She is going to work on getting me in even sooner. Very nice lady. I took my images to their records department and waited while they uploaded them. (Not letting them out of my hands again). So that's where things are now.
I can't thank you all enough for your prayers.
They are working!
For those of you who have been through this - God Bless You!
I think the waiting is the worst part for me so far -but now I see some light at the end of the tunnel.
Hanging in there...
Annie
What @henrythedog just said.
Brava, peregrina!
Y abrazos fuerte....
Please tell us the time and we can all be there for you with prayers and well-wishing.
Right now it is scheduled for 2 pm on Friday, Pacific Time. Thank you!
On my calendar...now it is scheduled for 2 pm on Friday, Pacific Time. Thank you!
Annie,I only found your story today,and my thoughts and prayers are with you.My wife went through the same journey you are about to undertake and there is light at the end of the trail thank God.It may take longer than you hope but keep strong and know that all of us on the forum are sending you our prayers and love.God Bless.UPDATE: Saw the doctor today. He scheduled a biopsy for NEXT Tuesday. I was disappointed it was going to take so long, but what can you do? A few hours later a Nurse "Navigator" called me. I told her my story. She put me on hold and came back with a better appointment. I now have a biopsy appointment for 2 pm FRIDAY. She is going to work on getting me in even sooner. Very nice lady. I took my images to their records department and waited while they uploaded them. (Not letting them out of my hands again). So that's where things are now.
I can't thank you all enough for your prayers.
They are working!
For those of you who have been through this - God Bless You!
I think the waiting is the worst part for me so far -but now I see some light at the end of the tunnel.
Hanging in there...
Annie
Thank your for posting the time. That was at 2 pm West Coast time and 11am, NY time. 6am London time.... WE ARE WITH YOU!
I've been through this ...the waiting is not helpful, but I like to think of it like this : We don't want God to make some rush plan. We want Him to survey all of His best possibilities and give them a day or two to clear their schedule. He's got a fabulous care plan in the making for you Dear Annie and it's best ( although trying ) to give it all a little time to come together. The right people will come your way, with the perfect plan at the right time...all will unfold as it should. Until then, you are in my prayers because I know this is the tough part.UPDATE: Saw the doctor today. He scheduled a biopsy for NEXT Tuesday. I was disappointed it was going to take so long, but what can you do? A few hours later a Nurse "Navigator" called me. I told her my story. She put me on hold and came back with a better appointment. I now have a biopsy appointment for 2 pm FRIDAY. She is going to work on getting me in even sooner. Very nice lady. I took my images to their records department and waited while they uploaded them. (Not letting them out of my hands again). So that's where things are now.
I can't thank you all enough for your prayers.
They are working!
For those of you who have been through this - God Bless You!
I think the waiting is the worst part for me so far -but now I see some light at the end of the tunnel.
Hanging in there...
Annie
Today's the day.Right now it is scheduled for 2 pm on Friday, Pacific Time.
Today's the day.
Thinking of you, Annie. When you're in your appointment, it'll be a bit before dawn here. And I'll be offering prayers of well-wishing...deep breath, and may it all go well!
Thank you and everyone for your good thoughts and prayers!
There's snow on the ground and the air is silent and still this morning.
It will be 3-5 days before hearing back.
I'm strangely calm and hoping for the best outcome.
We’re walking this Camino with you, Annie. Sending love and prayers.Right now it is scheduled for 2 pm on Friday, Pacific Time. Thank you!
I was thinking the same thing, too. Annie definately came to my mind first.Still thinking about you Annie. Can you distract yourself by helping out Rachael on this thread?
Not quite @Marbe2 - you have the time zones backwards I think. NY and London (and most places!) are ahead of the West Coast. So 2pm Friday Pacific time is actually 5pm in New York and 10pm in London. And 11am Saturday morning over here in NZ! Also 9am Saturday in Sydney, 8am in Brisbane, for eastern Aussies.
Will be thinking of you Saturday morning our time Annie, and until then too, while you deal with the waiting.
❤❤
Thank you all again.
Just got home from the biopsy.
Negotiated with the doctor and had only 1 instead of 3.
Promised to come in for the others if anything was found.
Also negotiated out of having the titanium clip put in.
It didn't hurt but I wouldn't call it fun.
They took about 6 samples.
Now comes more waiting.
I should know something by Wednesday or Thursday.
Gonna go ice my boob
and watch ALONE on the tube.
Hey, I made a rhyme!
Sending you positive healing light Annie and hoping and praying that all will be well with this unexpected glitch.......I am glad that you have had the Mamogram.....hopefully the rest of treatment will follow soon and all will be well. Gentle Hugs.So Joe and I have tickets to Madrid for March 3. From there we hope to bus to Zafra and walk to Astorga.
However . . . Christmas night I quite accidentaly discovered a large lump in my left breast.
At the risk of TMI, I was lying on my side and ran my hand up my body and there the sucker was!
I do regular shower checks but I guess it was hiding under the breast tissue.
Feels like it's right on my rib.
It feels about the size of a 22 shell - maybe 1 inch long and .5 inch in width.
It's quite large, I think, and I have no idea how long it's been there.
I have noticed the past year my left arm constantly going numb.
I had mentioned that to another doctor but nobody suggested a mammogram then.
I'm waffling between being strangely calm and having freak-out moments of fear.
I've had a mammogram and ultrasound on Friday in Palm Desert. They wanted to do a biopsy right away. However, I then discovered my Oregon Health Plan would not cover me in California. So I've had my records and films transferred to OHSU in Portland, Oregon and I flew up here on Sunday. I'm staying at Joe's condo and waiting, waiting, waiting to hear back from OHSU so I can have a biopsy and HOPEFULLY find out this is something benign.
Seems like it's been one thing after another this past couple of years.
This one has thrown me for a loop.
So... I'm humbly asking three things from my pilgrim friends...
1. Prayers or positive energy please that this is a benign growth.
2. Prayers that the doctors here in Portland will "get on it" and speed up the biopsy and diagnosis process.
3. If any of you have gone through this, I'd appreciate hearing your stories and advice or help or ??? I'm doing my best to stay calm, but this danged thing is throbbing now and each day feels like an eternity of not knowing.
I'm hoping we can get this resolved and I can still walk in March.
Thanks Pilgrims, for any encouragement you can give.
Annie
PS: Mods, I wasn't sure where to post this so move it if necessary.
Thank you all again.
Just got home from the biopsy.
Negotiated with the doctor and had only 1 instead of 3.
Promised to come in for the others if anything was found.
Also negotiated out of having the titanium clip put in.
It didn't hurt but I wouldn't call it fun.
They took about 6 samples.
Now comes more waiting.
I should know something by Wednesday or Thursday.
Gonna go ice my boob
and watch ALONE on the tube.
Hey, I made a rhyme!
Annie, you most certainly have my prayers. God love you.So Joe and I have tickets to Madrid for March 3. From there we hope to bus to Zafra and walk to Astorga.
However . . . Christmas night I quite accidentaly discovered a large lump in my left breast.
At the risk of TMI, I was lying on my side and ran my hand up my body and there the sucker was!
I do regular shower checks but I guess it was hiding under the breast tissue.
Feels like it's right on my rib.
It feels about the size of a 22 shell - maybe 1 inch long and .5 inch in width.
It's quite large, I think, and I have no idea how long it's been there.
I have noticed the past year my left arm constantly going numb.
I had mentioned that to another doctor but nobody suggested a mammogram then.
I'm waffling between being strangely calm and having freak-out moments of fear.
I've had a mammogram and ultrasound on Friday in Palm Desert. They wanted to do a biopsy right away. However, I then discovered my Oregon Health Plan would not cover me in California. So I've had my records and films transferred to OHSU in Portland, Oregon and I flew up here on Sunday. I'm staying at Joe's condo and waiting, waiting, waiting to hear back from OHSU so I can have a biopsy and HOPEFULLY find out this is something benign.
Seems like it's been one thing after another this past couple of years.
This one has thrown me for a loop.
So... I'm humbly asking three things from my pilgrim friends...
1. Prayers or positive energy please that this is a benign growth.
2. Prayers that the doctors here in Portland will "get on it" and speed up the biopsy and diagnosis process.
3. If any of you have gone through this, I'd appreciate hearing your stories and advice or help or ??? I'm doing my best to stay calm, but this danged thing is throbbing now and each day feels like an eternity of not knowing.
I'm hoping we can get this resolved and I can still walk in March.
Thanks Pilgrims, for any encouragement you can give.
Annie
PS: Mods, I wasn't sure where to post this so move it if necessary.
Annie, you remain in my prayers.Appointment for full results is this morning at 9:30. It’s 2 am now and I’m awake. Not really worried. Just mulling over options. I have decided whatever the outcome, with MCS I’m more likely to take a more natural path. I did learn the biopsy was not normal but will learn more specifics today. Except for a 5 minute panic I am holding on to hope. I’ll report back as soon as I know something.
I love you all and am humbled by all the beautiful support.
Annie
I sort of feel like a pest posting all of this, but I'm not a person to keep things inside, and saying all this out loud (well, typing it out loud)really does help me to relieve stress. So far I'm still calm. Just feeling a little frustration at the waiting.
Annie
What would upset us is not keeping us informed.So I had a bit of a frustrating day.
I went to my doctor's appointment yesterday morning and came back not knowing any more than I already know.
He did not have a lab report.
Someone from the lab had called and given a preliminary report, telling him there was a "high probability" it was cancer. I have no idea how they knew this because I'm not a lab person, but that says to me there is another probability it might NOT be cancer and that's what I'm hoping for.
He promised to call me when he had a firm diagnosis.
I told him I did NOT plan to do chemo or radiation or surgery, no matter the diagnosis.
He made me promise to at least speak with the Oncologist and Breast Surgeon if it WAS malignant to hear my options. I agreed to at least listen.
I asked him about my upcoming Camino.
By then I will have heard all my options and 5-6 weeks of walking will give me time to think.
He agreed that would be fine.
So I have kept my reservations on the VDLP.
The only thing that might change is hopping up to the CF if I don't feel I can carry my pack.
Thanks again for all your prayers and good wishes.
I will report back when I know something.
I sort of feel like a pest posting all of this, but I'm not a person to keep things inside, and saying all this out loud (well, typing it out loud)really does help me to relieve stress. So far I'm still calm. Just feeling a little frustration at the waiting.
Annie
@Anniesantiago , Annie, I do not share this little story with many, but I think you might find something in hearing it. Two years ago I made plans to walk the Camino Portuguese. 6 weeks before my planned trip, I tried getting out of my bed and fell to the floor with searing pain in my right knee. I couldn't even stand, let alone walk. My son brought me to the ER, and after a long cascade of tests, X-rays, CT scans and MRI, an orthopedic surgeon told me I had a solid tumor the size of a marble under my kneecap / between the joints. I had not fallen, I had no previous pain/limitations. How can one get a marble in their knee instantly. All they could say was it was solid, not blood/fat/tissue/cartilage...solid. They wanted to schedule surgery and said I would need 3 months plus to recover and it may be more involved than just a removal if it was malignant.So I had a bit of a frustrating day.
I went to my doctor's appointment yesterday morning and came back not knowing any more than I already know.
He did not have a lab report.
Someone from the lab had called and given a preliminary report, telling him there was a "high probability" it was cancer. I have no idea how they knew this because I'm not a lab person, but that says to me there is another probability it might NOT be cancer and that's what I'm hoping for.
He promised to call me when he had a firm diagnosis.
I told him I did NOT plan to do chemo or radiation or surgery, no matter the diagnosis.
He made me promise to at least speak with the Oncologist and Breast Surgeon if it WAS malignant to hear my options. I agreed to at least listen.
I asked him about my upcoming Camino.
By then I will have heard all my options and 5-6 weeks of walking will give me time to think.
He agreed that would be fine.
So I have kept my reservations on the VDLP.
The only thing that might change is hopping up to the CF if I don't feel I can carry my pack.
Thanks again for all your prayers and good wishes.
I will report back when I know something.
I sort of feel like a pest posting all of this, but I'm not a person to keep things inside, and saying all this out loud (well, typing it out loud)really does help me to relieve stress. So far I'm still calm. Just feeling a little frustration at the waiting.
Annie
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