Re: Breast pain, lumps and low libedo!!
From: Renee (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 25 Sep 2001 07:48:12 -0700
I agree. I have a patient in my wound clinic who found a lump 2 years ago, and
didn't do anything about it until the tumor came through her skin. She has
two small children, and she is going to die. Until that time, her quality of
life is poor. The tumor has eaten her breast, and she has an open, infected,
dead tissue-filled hole in her chest down to the ribs.
I'll tell you: the first time I saw her, I went home and did a BSE on myself.
Many lumps are nothing. Just cysts or calcium deposits, or just a piece of
denser tissue. However, you need it checked in case it is a problem. The
sooner it is dealt with, the better your outcome. Early on, a lumpectomy may
be all you need. That results in minimal scarring and tissue loss. However,
if it goes on, then more of the breast might need to be removed, with removal
of the tissue under the arm, and longer chemo and radiation therapy.
I know it's very scary. However, if you go to your doctor and get the
appropriate testing done, it will improve your peace of mind. You'll either
know it is nothing, or the appropriate care will be done and you will get your
health back.
Renee
Aimee wrote:
>
> It is understandable that you are scared after finding the lump. You
> MUST
> go to the doctor and have it tested. It will be a scary thing to face.
> But, the pain of the mammogram will pale in comparison to severity of
> what will happen if you have breast cancer and do nothing. Please be
> strong and get treatment for your own sake. The fear of the unknown
> will haunt you until you face it. If you can't do it for your own sake
> than do it for the sake of your children who need more than a memory of
> their mother. I am sorry if you think that sounds harsh. I have never
> had breast cancer, but my mother has found lump after lump. She got
> medical treatment and is still here to be my "mommie" when I need her.
> Yes, breast cancer is painful...Yes mammograms are unpleasant. Living
> with the lump and the fear is painful and unpleasant, too. If you don't
> get yourself to the doctor; it may be to late to save yourself.
>
> Aimee
>
> At Thu, 20 Sep 2001, Shelley wrote:
> >
> >I am 29 years old married and have two children.(5 and 6)
> >About three years ago i had to have half my ovary removed due to a
> >large syst, it flipped my ovary over , cut the blood crculation off
> >to it and half of it died. I have horrible mood swings and have always
> >had low libedo. About four months ago I found a lump on my right
> >breast.
> >It tends to get sore for a while but the pain goes away after about a
> >week. However the lump remains. I do not take any meds at all besides
> >the occasional advil or tylenol. My periods are normal. My diet is
> >fairly normal.
> >I know I need to go see a doctor but I fear the worst. Is breast cancer
> >painful? I have never had a mamogram but have heard horror stories. Any
> >advice besides the obvious "see a doctor".
>
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Renee Cordrey, MSPT, MPH, CWS
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