Wednesday, August 12, 2009

What are the odds that I have breast cancer and cervical cancer

What are the odds that I have breast cancer and cervical cancer?
I had 2 fibroid adenomas removed from my left breast in Feb of 2003 (1 at 6:00 & 1 behind nipple). Only a little more than a year after surgery I had a lump in the same 6:00 position. I had a mamo & ultrasound and was told that they were inconclusive and I needed a biopsy. Not wanting to go through surgery for every lump I was going to get, I chickened out and neglected to go back to the dr. About 3mos ago, I started having pain in my left breast that went from my armpit to my nipple. I went back to the dr who ordered another mamo & us. Same results except that now I have lymph nodes in both breasts as well as an inconclusive solid mass. I NEED to schedule a biopsy and will. However, the gyno also gave me the bad news that my Pap came back abnormal with low-grade cell changes. I'm a 33 yr old pretty healthy woman - so what are the odds or chances that I have breast and/or cervical cancer? Any information on these symptoms, conditions, tests, diagnosis, procedures, etc would be greatly appreciated. I'm on pins and needles worrying because I'm the mother of 4 children. Please help.
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1 :
that's so much fucking reading.
2 :
I am a CMA and the Granddaughter of a Breast Cancer Survivor I am sorry to say that your chance of developing Breast or Cervical Cancer are pretty high.. The pap may have been abnormal due to hormonal changes or if you just came off or was getting ready to start your period... Do the pap over again and Please have the biopsy I am sorry that people think that I should pussy foot around the question and answer and tell a person that every thing is going to come up kittens and roses.. I work with cancer patients I know the reality I also have cancer survivors in my family so I am not sorry for telling the truth
3 :
I know you're worried, however, you should only take advice from professionals.
4 :
You sound very fearful, and I can understand that. You have a lot to deal with right now and need to vent. What support system do you have? Do you have family and friends to talk to? Do you have a husband who can help with housework and be emotionally supportive? Hope and pray for the best outcome. I had my left ovary removed in January. It was the size of a grapefruit. Fortunately it wasn't cancerous, but I had to wait until they tested the mass. You're a very young woman, so the probability of your having cancer is very slim. Try and get out of the house and do things that will distract you. Please, try and stay positive. God Bless You.
5 :
Of course anything is possible. Anytime you get a report from the doctor and instructions to do something, please do as you're told. Never assume you are invincible. Wait for the tests to come back before you get yourself all stressed out

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