Posted by Deneb on January 11, 2006, at 20:38:04
In reply to This is where your thinking skills come in » Deneb, posted by Racer on January 11, 2006, at 20:18:31
> Deneb, you aren't going to be waiting until 26 Jan, but only until 12 Jan -- you have an appointment with your family doctor, don't you? THAT appointment is the one to think about, not some ultrasound you probably won't be doing anyway.
OK Racer. I will get through tonight, I will get through tonight.
> Why do I say you probably won't be going to that ultrasound? My experience has been that student health centers are trumped by regular doctors -- if your GP thinks there's anything to worry about, I'll bet she'll have you in for imaging studies much sooner.
I didn't go to the student health centre today. I went to a nearby walk-in-clinic because I knew it would be a long long wait at the student health centre. The doctor didn't seem to make a big deal out of finding the lump. It must have taken all of 5 mins to see her and leave.
I want to talk to my regular family doctor, the one who once spent an hour with me talking about my mental problems. I know she really cares about me.
I just told my Mom just a few minutes ago. My Mom is being calm about it. She wants to go with me to the appointment tomorrow.
Right now I have to think that even if it is the worse possible diagnosis, that there are treatment options. It doesn't mean a death sentence.
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> Here's another reality check: most breast cancer is pretty slow growing.That's a really good thing to know Racer.
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> Welcome to the real world of being a woman, Deneb. You will survive this, just like most of the rest of us.Men have their problems too, but this whole women's thing really sucks.
I'm going to survive, I'm going to survive...
Next...
I'm going to study, I'm going to study...LOL
Thanks Racer
Deneb
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