See All
Preferences
My Communities
My Discussions
My Email Digests

Whats next ? I am 73 years old and scared.View Thread

I was told the tumor was the size of the radiologist's little finger nail. To me, that is huge ! Two years ago when it first showed up in the mammogram, I was told it was a calcium deposit and to come back in 6 months for another mammogram to have it checked again. This time, I was told there were no changes and to come back in 1 year. I waited 2 years before I went back.
What prompted me to return were 2 dreams I had within a week of each other. In the first dream I was locking my basement door and "someone" came up behind me and cupped each breast in their hands. My "scream" woke me up and I was calling for help.
Within a few days, I had another dream which also woke me up. This time my right beast was being shook very hard.
Now this time I paid attention ! I immediately made an appointment for a mammogram.
This time the mass,,as the Radiologist called it, showed up clearly in a ultrasound.
My point in telling this is ......Don't ever disregard a dream that wakes you up. Your body may be trying to alert you to something important.
I will see a surgeon on Nov. 15th.
I thank you for being there. It is comforting to know that there are others who understand and will take time to advise and encourage me. I hope to be able to do the same for my WEB MD friends in the future.
NitaBView Thread
See Related Women's Health Communities
Women's Health Newsletter
Find out what women really need.
Other Breast Cancer Information
- Breast Cancer Health Center
- Caregiving Member Community The support and understanding you need!
- Exercise & Nutrition After Breast Cancer Surgery
-
More Related Communities
The opinions expressed in WebMD User-generated content areas like communities, reviews, ratings, or blogs are solely those of the User, who may or may not have medical or scientific training. These opinions do not represent the opinions of WebMD. User-generated content areas are not reviewed by a WebMD physician or any member of the WebMD editorial staff for accuracy, balance, objectivity, or any other reason except for compliance with our Terms and Conditions. Some of these opinions may contain information about treatments or uses of drug products that have not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. WebMD does not endorse any specific product, service, or treatment.
Do not consider WebMD User-generated content as medical advice. Never delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice from your doctor or other qualified healthcare provider because of something you have read on WebMD. You should always speak with your doctor before you start, stop, or change any prescribed part of your care plan or treatment. WebMD understands that reading individual, real-life experiences can be a helpful resource, but it is never a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment from a qualified health care provider. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or dial 911 immediately.
Health Solutions From Our Sponsors
©2005-2013 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved.
WebMD does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. See additional information.

