Do we need to be worried about this further examination of my sisters mammogram?

[GUZ]

What should we expect to hear about further discussion of my sister's mammogram?
and why is it taking so long to return our calls?



This discussion is related to Severe Microcalifications-Category 5.

[Rachielee]

Hey there!  Just hang in there and give your sister hugs for me, prayers are with you both!!  Keep me posted on how she does on Tuesday and if you need to chat, I am here for ya'.

Thinkin' of you and your sister!  And yes, that is very true, it does seem that sometimes we can feel a closeness with people we don't even know or have not ever met, that is a God wink I believe, to show us what some compassion and love really can do and it really can make a difference!

Rach

[GUZ]

Thank you so much for all your kind words of encouragement.  I am so sorry to hear you are going thru a scary time right now.  I will pray for you Rachael.
You have already hugged me thru your kind and caring words of comfort.  There is so much truth in the saying that in the family of God, when one has a heartache or problem, we all share the hurt and tears but we also rejoice with each other with good news. You hang in there and as you have already told me, Keep your Faith in Jesus.
'GUZ'

[GUZ]

Thank you for your response.  My sister went yesterday(4/10/08) for her first radiation treatment.  They did the marking but did not administer the radiation.  They will do it now on Tues. 4/15/08.  It always seems like there is a waiting period.  I don't understand all the WAIT. They did say on Tues, 4/15, they will give her rqadiation and she should expect to be there minimum 2 hrs.  They already marked her so why so long.  They originally said after her markings for  the radiation , the procedure actually will only take 2-3 minutes and that she will be very very tired.  She already is very tired, especially since she deals with diabetes.  Will this make her sick like the chemo did?  They said it will be very tedious because the place they have to put the radiation is very close to her lungs. What could happen here if they got her lung?  They are the experts and we are depending on them to get it where it should be.  Is this something we need to worry about every time she goes?  She will go every day, Mon-Fri for 39 times.  Still a long time to go it seems to me.  She always asks, am I ever going to feel good again.  Of course they always say yes.  When will she be back to normal or will she ever be?
Thanks for listening.
'GUZ'

[Rachielee]

Just know that I will keep you and your sister in my prayers.  I am going through a scare myself right now and can understand how feeling uncertainty can really grasp a person's emotions.  Just hold on tight to your sister, tell her every single day how much you love her and God will handle the rest.  I know it is so much easier to say than to do when going through periods of trial.  My heart truly goes out to you.  Wish I could give ya a hug because those help tremendously at times!  Keep your chin up and know there are a great many people here for you, including myself.

God Bless,
Rachel

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

I acknowledge your words of encouragement on behalf of all the people who are working towards spreading awareness and helping others on this site.

Such motivation helps us to carry on and your follow up posts about your health are also a great encouragement.

Keep us posted.

Best wishes.

[GUZ]

Thank you both for your suggestions. I appreciate your thoughtful comments, and your kindness in replying to me.  It is so hard to wait.  You both sound like you have been down this road before or have helped someone that has.  Keep up your encouragements
they really do mean a lot to people who are waiting for answers like me. It is good to know that there are people out there even though we don't know them, they do care.
Thank you for caring and taking time to share.
'GUZ'

[GUZ]

Thank you for your encouraging words.  We are putting our Hope & Faith in Jesus Christ, but as you know, sometimes it is hard to believe what we can't see.  Our comfort is in Him for he is the God of all comfort.  We could not have come this far without trusting Him It has been a long journey from August, 07 to now and I can't help but wonder where it is all going to end with her cancer.  I never say it to her - but I wonder if this will ultimately take her life.  I know she would be in heaven with Jesus if it did but I don't want her to go - atleast not yet.  Of course our Christian faith tells us that . .that is what we are striving for - and it is, but am I the only one who doesn't want to leave here today, nor do I want her to. Thank you for your prayers.
'GUZ'

[Rachielee]

Not only keep hope, but FAITH in Christ and let your faith continue to grow throughout this experience.  Your loving Father knows exactly what it is, take comfort in Him.  Ask Him for peace and reassurance, and that He would take the fear and stress from this and hold you in His arms until you have answers.  You and yours are in my prayers!

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

How is your sister doing now?

She could discuss about the radiotherapy in detail with your doctor so that any doubts that she has are cleared.

She should follow up with her doctor regularly.

Let us know if you have any other doubts.

Regards.

[GUZ]

We got the report back today.  It was benign.  We didn't realize there was a possibility of it being cancerous.  We thougt  it was just calcium deposits.  We are learning so many new things as we journey thru this new experience with cancer.  It is scary.  She goes to the radiation doctor Thurs. 4/10/08 to begin the radiation treeatments to her breast. They are going to do the initial markings, then  39 treatments.  We have been at this since Aug, 07 when she was first diagnosed and nothing has been easy or routine.
She was so sick with chemo that she couldn't work and was ultimately terminated from her job.  This was unexpected because we thought she would be able to work.  I hope the radiation is easier than the chemo. Now she has to be on Cobra for her Insurance coverage and this is expensive.  She is diabetic along with having the cancer.  Needless to say she is very stressed which keeps her blood sugar count high.  There seems to be no good ending in sight.  Does anybody out there have any experience like this to share that can give me some hope.  Don't get me wrong, we are Christians and our hope is in God, but it sure helps to know we are not alone as we walk this walk in the flesh.
Thanks for listening.
'GUZ'

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

How is your sister doing now.

You could acll up the lab or your doctor and ask about the cause for delay.

You could also visit and ask for the reports.

Do post us the reports when they come in.

Regards.

[japdip]

The report should be sent to the priscribing Physician and you should get the detailed report from him/her. It does take some time though. first the films must be read, then the report dictated and finally sent to the Physician who ordered the mammogram.