This Time of Year Stresses Me Out
@Kouponkaren (5486)
United States
September 17, 2023 10:52pm CST
I have my annual mammogram tomorrow and after being diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer in 2019, this time of year stresses me out. First I have to have the mammogram, then I have the waiting period between the mammogram and when it can be read by the radiologist.
One year I had to wait 2 full weeks for the results. Ugh. So now I give it a few days and then harass the doctor's office until they tell me the results.
I would like to encourage women reading this to get their annual mammogram. That's how they found my breast cancer. Do you get an annual mammogram? Or if you are a man, does your significant other get one?
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@kareng (55027)
• United States
18 Sep
I need to make an appointment. I had forgotten. I made one, got there and they said, "Oh your appointment is tomorrow. Can you come back then?" NOPE, already had plans. So I need to get that done. I wanted to wait until the weather cooled off a bit too, so we are almost there! Thanks for the reminder!!
And you try not to worry! No use worrying until you have something to worry about. You have to stay positive!!
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@Kouponkaren (5486)
• United States
19 Sep
@kareng
I am glad reading this post reminded you. Yes "Mom" ha ha...I will try not to worry. Thanks for the encouragement.
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@kareng (55027)
• United States
19 Sep
@Kouponkaren You are welcome!! Stay positive, it does help your mindset!
@mommaj (23112)
• United States
19 Sep
This is a good reminder for everyone. I had thyroid cancer. Luckily taking my thyroid resolved that. Every 6 mos I have to go to a Dr for that but it's been 8 years. Then in 2021 I had ovarian cancer. That was a painful "cyst" I go every 6 mos for that as well. This year the Dr lectured me about being over 40 and not having a mammogram. My results were instantaneous. I had two lumps. Thankfully, again no radiation. Oddly enough they now want to do genetic testing on me to see if I have a "cancer" gene. I don't know if that will make me worry more or less.
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@mommaj (23112)
• United States
21 Sep
@Kouponkaren Thank you. I am fine. As my brother says, everyone has something. Lol I just want people to know there is genetic testing and you should be screened for cancers. If detected early you can get lucky enough not to have to undergo treatment.
@Kouponkaren (5486)
• United States
19 Sep
@LadyDuck
Thank you. I will try to keep busy and not think much about it this week... if that's possible.
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@LadyDuck (458648)
• Switzerland
19 Sep
@Kouponkaren The worst is to wait to know from the doctor the results.
@freelancermariagrace (27219)
• Philippines
19 Sep
I have yet to do it. I am 38, so I guess it is time. Praying for good results!
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@Kouponkaren (5486)
• United States
19 Sep
@freelancemariagrace
When do they start doing them in the Philippines? In the US it's at the age of 40.
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@CarolDM (203451)
• Nashville, Tennessee
19 Sep
@Kouponkaren Many reasons for the cancer I am sure we will never know about. Take care of yourself.
@RebeccasFarm (86787)
• United States
18 Sep
Yes I can understand..docs and hospitals and me dont mix.
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@Kouponkaren (5486)
• United States
19 Sep
@jstory
Thank you. Me too. Had it done today and it was a piece of cake, but now I play the waiting game. I am going to call my doctor on Friday to see if she got the results.
@wolfgirl569 (95490)
• Marion, Ohio
18 Sep
Hope the results come back good. I didn't get them during covid. But got one in January
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@Kouponkaren (5486)
• United States
19 Sep
@wolfgirl569
Hm, I get them every year so I must have gotten one during Covid. That would have been my 1 year anniversary. I am sure everyone was wearing masks!
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@Marilynda1225 (79885)
• United States
18 Sep
As stressful as it is I hope that your mammogram doesn't take too long for you to get results.
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@Kouponkaren (5486)
• United States
19 Sep
@Marilynda
Thanks. I grab the tiger by the tail though and don't wait for them anymore. I will call the doctor later this week to get the results. I hope she has them.
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@Kouponkaren (5486)
• United States
21 Sep
@JESSY3236
Good for you. I hope everything is fine.
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