Update

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Registered: 06-17-2003
Update
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Thu, 01-08-2004 - 12:12pm
I posted this on the Breast Cancer Support Board and copied over here...

I posted last week about a strange rash on my nipple that had been there for quite some time. My OB/GYN thought it was simply a dermititis and prescribed a topical steroid to treat, however he saw my concern and scheduled me a mammogram and a consultation with a breast surgeon. The mammogram came back fine, but I was still extemely worried about IBC, as it can present itself as a rash and may not be detected on a mammogram.

Well, yesterday I met with the surgeon (who I just loved) and he could tell how worried I was, and assured me that my symptoms were not consistent with IBC. He thinks that it is a papilloma (sp?), but needs to biopsy the nipple to confirm. He did not rule out Paget's Carcinoma, but the fact that there is no underlying mass is good. Now we just need to make sure I am not pregnant, and we can go ahead and schedule the surgery. We've been trying for months to get pregnant, and now I am hoping I am not so that we can go ahead and get this done. Of course, Murphy's Law dictates that I will be, which will complicate the process:)

I am still worried, but have taken a big sigh of relief. I was terrified that I had IBC after all of my research on the internet. I have learned to go to the Dr. as soon as you feel something is amiss. It's hard to grasp that when you are only 27, but I think it has been hammered into my thick head!

I'll let everyone know how the biopsy goes--all are still in my prayers!!

Love,

Jennifer

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Registered: 04-16-2003
In reply to: au1222
Sat, 01-10-2004 - 9:36pm

Jennifer,


You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am 36 and started having "leaky nipples" at about 27. I am prone to rashes on my breasts so I freaked out and went to my GP. I had a mammogream, bloodwork, and a smear of the leakage. All came back normal. I recently had an overall check up at my GP and told him that I still leak, so he is running more bloodwork. I forgot to mention to him about the rashes and dry skin, but if I've been okay this long, and the bloodwork comes back okay, I am not too worried.


I hope everthing is okay for you-- and big hugs for you

 

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Registered: 03-25-2003
In reply to: au1222
Mon, 01-12-2004 - 11:09am

Hi Jennifer!


Sorry I am just now replying - it's been a busy weekend. Thanks for the update and I am continuing to pray for you, too. Hang in there and keep us posted.

Love & hugs, Kristina


The opinions I have expressed here are from my own experience and are not intended as medical advice or to take the place of your own physician's advice.

Love & hugs, Kristina

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Registered: 06-17-2003
In reply to: au1222
Mon, 01-12-2004 - 1:07pm
Thanks Michelle and Kristina!

I really do appreciate the prayers and positive thoughts! And Michelle, thank you for sharing your experience. I feel as though this is never going to end!! I found out late last week that I am indeed pregnant and subsequently found a lump in the other (left) breast! I called my OB/GYN the very next AM and he rushed me in. I have fibrocystic breasts, so the Dr. is sure the lump (and all of the others he found around it) is related to that condition and the fact that my hormones are now changing rapidly. He told me that it is common for the left breast to be worse than the right and that the condition was hereditary. My grandmother also had a very rough time with cysts, so I guess I'm in for a long haul :). I am having a sonar done next week just to be safe, and while I am worried, I feel okay since I just had a clear ultrasound and I have multiple lumps (not to mention the fact that I am preg!).

Please keep me in your prayers...Thank you both so much!!!!

Love,

Jennifer



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Registered: 03-25-2003
In reply to: au1222
Mon, 01-12-2004 - 1:55pm

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!


I know you were concerned about being pregnant right now, but it must still be exciting. Please do keep us posted and keep thinking positive thoughts. Keep praying - God is with you ALL the time and he will take care of everything.

Love & hugs, Kristina


The opinions I have expressed here are from my own experience and are not intended as medical advice or to take the place of your own physician's advice.

Love & hugs, Kristina

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Registered: 04-16-2003
In reply to: au1222
Mon, 01-12-2004 - 9:42pm

WOO HOO for you Jennifer!


I am so happy and jumpin' for joy!


Take care, and get plenty of rest (o:

 

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Registered: 06-17-2003
In reply to: au1222
Tue, 01-13-2004 - 10:27am
Thanks y'all!

We are very excited, and I know that God has his plan and is watching over us. Believe me, the prayers are constant from both of us!!

DH is so cute--he cannot wait until September! He already has the baby's due date in his palm pilot:) I am very superstitious and scared of miscarriages, so we are only telling our family right now. We'll tell people at work and our friends once things are settled down. I am praying that this little one sticks good! S/he is so wanted and already loved. I feel fine except for the fact that I am EXHAUSTED!!! I got home from work last night and fell asleep for an hour, woke up, ate dinner and was out by eight o'clock--woke up at 6AM this morning! It's only a matter of time before the symptoms really kick in--My bbs are getting very tender, I'm starting to get kind of crampy and headachey and had my first waves of nausea today! I'm not complaining though--it means the baby is growing :)

Thank you both so much for your support and kindness--It means so much to me!

Love,

Jennifer

http://mattsmommy.blogspot.com/