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Playing the Waiting Game

By Jean Saturday, May 31, 2008

Hi there - I am new to this web page. I had a MRI a couple of weeks ago and the results do not look promising. I am scheduled for an US-guided bx next Thursday if they can locate the masses under US. If not, then I wait for a MRI-guided bx. Though I had a bx before, the doctors did not seem nearly as serious the last go around. This time they are not making statements like "oh, it is probably benign." I am crazy from the waiting. I think I can deal w/ the known, it is the unknown that is killing me. And I don't really want to reach out to too many folks saying I have breast cancer, since I don't know yet whether I do. I feel so alone. Fortunately my husband is wonderful and very supportive and will (of course) go w/ me to the bx next Thursday. Suggestions would be appreciated.

 

One big question - what predicts prognosis? I have seen such differenting situations. Thanks for listening.

5/31/08 5:09pm

Hi Jean,

 

Welcome to our community. I'm glad you've found us (but let's hope you really don't need us, right?)

 

Here's some info for you:

 

Breast Biopsy

http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/biopsy.html?ic=4018

 

Breast Cancer Prognosis

http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/prognosis.html

 

Overcoming Fear: Rethinking Breast Cancer Prognosis

http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/78/10933/fear-cancer

 

Let us know how things go for you. Write again soon.

 

Best of luck,

Maria

 

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By Jean— Last Modified: 12/07/10, First Published: 05/31/08