Health Scare - YouLookFab Forum

Hello my lovely YLF'ers. It's been way too long.

I was hoping to come back in the New year with some good news or with high spirits, but alas it doesn't seem that way. I recently had a mammogram back in December, and unfortunately I recieved dreaded call-back for an ultrasound which was done yesterday. The ultrasound showed a 2mm mass on my right breast. The radiologist did say the mass was small and had smooth edges so that was good news, but I have to get a biopsy which is scheduled for next week.

I'm not sure how to feel or what to say. I'm just flabbergasted that this could happen to me because breast cancer does not run my family. From what I've read, 85% of breast is cancer is not genetic so I'm just a random person who is unlucky enough to have to go through this.

I'm trying to stay positive since we don't know if this is cancerous, but gosh there are so many thoughts in my head right now. Thank you for letting me vent. I just need to keep myself busy for the next few weeks.

Thank you all for listening and will send updates soon.

Best,

Naz

1 week ago

kellygirl

Veteran

Oh, that's so stressful! I'm sorry that you have to deal with this. I hope that everything goes well next week. Good for you for keeping up with your mammograms.

JAileen

I’m so sorry. I’ve had to have an ultrasound after a mammogram. It was scary, the time between the two procedures, especially since my grandmother died of breast cancer. Mine turned out to be nothing, snd hopefully yours will too.

Suz

(website)

Oh, Naz -- I am so sorry to hear this. It is indeed very scary. However, I am hopeful for you. Quite often these call backs are out of an abundance of caution, as they say. Crossing fingers for you!

Peri

So sorry you have this to have to worry about, and for that length of time. Waiting is awful and I would wish for you that they could have gotten you in sooner.

I will add my experience along with others...I've been called back and followed the same ultrasound/biopsy path. Verdict, calcium deposits. It's impossible not to worry but I want to give you proof that yes, the answer could be "nothing". That's what I will hope for you.

Angie

Fashion Stylist

Dear Naz, of course, this is stressful, and waiting for results is awful. I sympathize and wish it was different. Feel free to lean on this forum for support, reassurance, empathy and strength. We are here for you. xo

I echo Suz and Peri. I'm hopeful for you. The results could be clear and nothing. I've had these post mammogram callbacks, scares, and ultrasounds at least twice - and so far, so good. One was also some type of calcium deposit, and the other was a benign cyst that burst.

Hang in there, and keep yourself very distracted.

Irina

I’m so sorry you have to deal with such scary situations. I hope it’s a false alarm. Best wishes and hugs!

citygirldc

kellygirl - Thank you.

JAileen - Thank you for the reassurance.

Suz - Fingers and toes crossed.

Peri - Calcium deposits? That's good to know. I did have calcim deposits back when but they didn't show up this time around.

Angie - The waiting is the hard part. At least the procedure is next week, so I don't have too long of a wait.

I knew I could count on you and these wonderful women here for support. It's just so unfair to have to go through this, but as Mel Robbins says, "Life is unfair and things happen." We can only control what we can control."

Irina - Hugs back.

Kate

Like JAileen, I had a callback and ultrasound. Fortunately, all. clear. But the waiting between the two was horrible (health anxiety sufferer). I'm so sorry you have to go through this, but hang in there, and don't let yourself catastrophize. Big hugs!

Jaime

The wait is so terrible. Crossing my fingers for a good result.

tam

Active Member

Try to stay busy and don't google - my grandmother always said no need to worry until you have the full story and once you do have the full story the worry goes away. Hang in there- full story will be known in due time. Hugs as you wait.

slim cat

Very stressful time - stay as busy as possible. I hope it will be "all clear" results - hugs.

RobinF

Oh no, sounds very scary. Fingers crossed it all comes out clear!

Kate - I know the feeling. I'm trying not to doom scroll google but I'd like to be prepared for possible bad news.

Jaime - Thank you.

tam - you are so right. I am going to keep busy.

slim cat - thank you. Wishing and hoping for the best.

RobinF - Thank you.

Sisi

Nice to see you, Citygirl! Looking forward to hearing from you with good news! And I wholeheartedly agree with Tam! Hugs.

Debbie

The waiting is the worse part. I have at a number of these callbacks as I have very dense breast tissue. I am not going to tell you not to worry because that’s impossible.

Please update us. I am sending you positive thoughts.

Janet

Naz, I'm sorry for the scare! I hope the biopsy shows nothing of further concern. I have been scared by those callbacks for additional screening because I have dense tissue and a tendency towards cysts, but my GYN always makes sure my screening orders are for the newer ultrasound procedures, which has eased my mind. Still, it's worrisome.

Please let us know how it goes. Sending hugs and good wishes for an all-clear!

Glory

I am so sorry you are going through this. It is scary and causes so much concern and anxiety. We are all in your corner, keeping you in our thoughts.

Helena

Not knowing is so scary ... Positive vibes that others are right and this is an abundance of caution situation. Sending you strength and love regardless of what ends up being the result. I agree with you, it's great that they are doing the test quickly so you don't have to live with uncertainty for too long. Xx

Firecracker (Sharan)

I can relate to the scare, as I'm among those who have had the callback--which end in a benign result, thankfully. Hoping for the best for you! It's good to "see" you here.

Sisi - Good "seeing" you to.

Debbie - I've been keeping busy although it's been in the back of my mind.

Janet - It's amazing how many people have dense breast. I haven't met anyone who doesn't. Hugs bag to you.

Glory - Thank you.

Helena - I wish the biopsy was done sooner, but at least I got it scheduled for next week.

Firecracker - crossing fingers for good news.

Inge

Moderator

Naz, this is overwhelming and stressful, but I (also dense breast tissue) am hopeful for a good outcome. Please keep us posted, we are here for you.

Hi Inge,

Thank you so much for your well wishes. I know you've been through an ordeal and am so glad you are well. Sending best wishes back.

XXXOOO
Na

Sal

All the best for a good outcome, very stressful waiting around.

6 days ago

Thinking of you this week Naz xx

16 hours ago

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