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OK - back from the dr....
He felt it, ultrasceened it...
I feel dumb. he kept asking how long I think i had the lump - I vaguely remember feeling it before, but not sure when...
First he thought it was nothing. But was not happy with me not remembering when I 1st felt the lump. He said if I noticed it last year, he'd be less concerned than if I just noticed it now - but I dont get it? What if I called last year and said "Hey, I just noticed this lump..."
Then he said we could either leave it alone, needle biopsy it, or remove it. Depending on my level of anxiety about it.
I said, "Well, I'm not the medical professional - I dont know how anxious I should be. If you think its nothing, then I'm ok with leaving it alone."
Then he says he isn't saying it is nothing. There may be a concern. Not that he thinks its cancer, but he wants me to try really hard to remember when I 1st noticed it.
So, I said, "Well if a lot is riding on when I may have noticed it, then I'd rather not guess, so lets needle biopsy it...."
Not for nothing, but why is he relying on some idiot like me to make this kind of decision????
ETA - I scheduled the biopsy for Nov 6...
Message edited 10/23/2007 6:33:20 PM.
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NewlyMrs
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Re: OK - back from the dr....
by all means, get a second opinion!
You should not feel uneasy about something like this!
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Mommy2Boys
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Re: OK - back from the dr....
Get the biopsy done but depending on the results, I may get a 2nd opinion. Granted they need to know exactly how long the lump has been there, but regardless how long it's been there a lump is a lump. Make a decision, ya know...he is the dr, not you 
Don't get yourself crazy about it yet. My mother has had many lumps and cysts removed (which is why I have to check all the time) and thankfully none have been anything to worry about.
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| Posted 10/23/07 6:41 PM |
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luvsbob4603
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Re: OK - back from the dr....
 you will be fine!!
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SweetestOfPeas
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Re: OK - back from the dr....
 what the heck?? he should have scheduled the biopsy regardless of when you found it, JMO.
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Re: OK - back from the dr....
Sorry you didn't get any kind of answer today, Liza. I was hoping the dr would at least have given you some kind of direction.
I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers for Nov. 6!! 
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Posted by imthecindyofcindyandkevin
Sorry you didn't get any kind of answer today, Liza. I was hoping the dr would at least have given you some kind of direction.
I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers for Nov. 6!!
He honestly didnt seem all that concerned, but then he kept asking when I noticed the lump, and seemed a bit more concerned when I couldnt give a definitive answer - I THINK I had it for a while - I just dont remember anything anymore since having a baby!!!! 
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| Posted 10/23/07 7:05 PM |
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MarathonKnitter
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Re: OK - back from the dr....
my mother has had a lump removed from each of her breasts. nada.
thank god.
you're right, how could he leave this up to you?... you didn't go to medical school.
i'm so happy that you decided to have a closer look.
i'll be praying for you
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| Posted 10/23/07 7:09 PM |
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Phyl
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Re: OK - back from the dr....
I had the same situation with my lump! I asked my PCP what would you do? SHe didn't answer me
Praying that yours is ok
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sunflowerjesss
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Re: OK - back from the dr....
Stick with having the biopsy done and then depending on the results maybe consider getting a second (or third) opinion.
You're in my thoughts!
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Re: OK - back from the dr....
Posted by sunflowerjesss
Stick with having the biopsy done and then depending on the results maybe consider getting a second (or third) opinion.
You're in my thoughts!
I agree.
It would worry me too much.
Hope it's nothing
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Re: OK - back from the dr....
Posted by sunflowerjesss
Stick with having the biopsy done and then depending on the results maybe consider getting a second (or third) opinion.
You're in my thoughts!
I agree.
I think the reason that he was so concerned about when you noticed the lump, is that if you noticed it a year ago and it hadn't changed at all, it would probably suggest that it isn't something serious. Just more info for him to go on.
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Ginger123
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Re: OK - back from the dr....
try not to worry about it ...
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| Posted 10/23/07 7:43 PM |
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Posted by Jax430
Posted by sunflowerjesss
Stick with having the biopsy done and then depending on the results maybe consider getting a second (or third) opinion.
You're in my thoughts!
I agree.
I think the reason that he was so concerned about when you noticed the lump, is that if you noticed it a year ago and it hadn't changed at all, it would probably suggest that it isn't something serious. Just more info for him to go on.
Yeah... that makes sense...
but either way - its not a bad idea to check it out, right?
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Jax430
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Re: OK - back from the dr....
Posted by lipglossjunky73
Posted by Jax430
Posted by sunflowerjesss
Stick with having the biopsy done and then depending on the results maybe consider getting a second (or third) opinion.
You're in my thoughts!
I agree.
I think the reason that he was so concerned about when you noticed the lump, is that if you noticed it a year ago and it hadn't changed at all, it would probably suggest that it isn't something serious. Just more info for him to go on.
Yeah... that makes sense...
but either way - its not a bad idea to check it out, right?
Always better to have things checked.
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| Posted 10/23/07 7:50 PM |
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Re: OK - back from the dr....
You have FM
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| Posted 10/23/07 8:18 PM |
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Posted by lipglossjunky73
Posted by Jax430
Posted by sunflowerjesss
Stick with having the biopsy done and then depending on the results maybe consider getting a second (or third) opinion.
You're in my thoughts!
I agree.
I think the reason that he was so concerned about when you noticed the lump, is that if you noticed it a year ago and it hadn't changed at all, it would probably suggest that it isn't something serious. Just more info for him to go on.
Yeah... that makes sense...
but either way - its not a bad idea to check it out, right?
Oh, not a bad idea at all! Better to be safe!
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Re: OK - back from the dr....
I hate that question! Its like how the heck are you supposed to remember something like that?
Def get the biopsy to ease your mind.
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| Posted 10/23/07 8:37 PM |
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Re: OK - back from the dr....
i think you made the right choice!!
and don't feel bad i have this pain in my hip and the ONLY reason that i know i have had it for over three months is bc i mentioned it to my mom and SHE remembered me complaining about it - i felt like an idiot going to the doctor and explaining that i have been in pain for over 4 months but never really realized how long it has been!
anyway , you made the right choice - keep us updated
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| Posted 10/23/07 8:45 PM |
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Re: OK - back from the dr....
Your in my thoughts! Go for the biopsy and get the 2nd opinion as well.
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| Posted 10/23/07 9:10 PM |
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Laura1
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Re: OK - back from the dr....
You have FM
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PaddysGirl
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Re: OK - back from the dr....
Praying that this turns out to be nothing My mom actually had several lumps that turned out to be nothing and they were removed. Good luck and try to relax 
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Re: OK - back from the dr....
Go for the biopsy...smart move.
But, like another poster said - if it hasn't changed, then it's probably nothing.
My sister had a lump that hadn't changed and it was nothing - I've had a weird lump since I'm about 25, but it hasn't changed and has been tested and is also nothing.
Good luck w/ the biopsy
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Thanks for all the support ladies - I feel so much better!!!
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