Posted by Tabitha on June 18, 2012, at 10:53:17
In reply to Re: Cancer anxiety » Tabitha, posted by Phillipa on June 18, 2012, at 9:55:14
Phillipa I noticed a hard lump in my breast by accident. I just had a breast exam in Feb but had not had my annual mammo yet. I figured it was just perimenopause stuff, but every article online said to call the doctor for a lump, so I did. She sent me for diagnostic mammo and ultrasound. It didn't even show abnormal on the mammo, which is pretty amazing since it's a 3 cm lump. But the ultrasound showed abnormal, they biopsied it and surprise, it's a fast growing cancer. I don't know if it's stage III or not, it's grade 3 which is a different measure. Then the weekend after the diagnosis I found the additional swollen lymph nodes. It's possible I have a slight infection from the biopsy, but there's no fever.
I did find some breast cancer boards already and friends in town have given referrals to others as well.
For the anxiety, thanks all for those tips. I have tried valerian and passion flower in the past and didn't notice much of an effect. I will consider asking for xanax or klonipin. It is a real help to have the edge taken off the fear so I can think straight. I have never been on an anti-anxiety med long term, now the difference I notice from it makes me think I should have been! I had significant fear and anxiety every day even before this happened.
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