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This is the story of my fight with Stage IV breast cancer. When I was 29 years old,the cancerous tumor in my breast was misdiagnosed as a cyst. My hope is that this blog will help other women to learn to ask for a mammogram or even a biopsy if they feel something suspicious [...] I went for my yearly exam at my OB/GYN this week. In addition to the usual humiliations that one normally endures during a GYN visit,I intended to have the doctor drain a so-called cyst in my right breast. A pap smear and a giant needle stuck in my boob all in one wonderful day. [...] I just made an appointment to have my first mammogram. I never thought I’d be needing one at the age of 30. As evidenced by the various email jokes forwarded to me over the years by my mother,I’m assuming I’m not going to like it. I do realize that there will be some boobie-smashing [...] I had my first mammogram today. It wasn’t all that unpleasant. I don’t know why,but for some reason,I really dressed for the occasion. Not that putting on a nice outfit would sway the results in any way,but it just felt right (at least for the brief time until I had to take [...] I just received the results of my mammogram and ultra-sound. There is something suspicious that they wish to biopsy. They want me to come back “ASAP”. That’s reassuring. I’ll avoid Michael if I can. | ||||||
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