I got your support when I ask about decision on lump in breast. I went with my gut feelings and was right. Had a mastectomy 4 wks ago. Cancer was invasive malignant ductal carcinoma. want to share some advise to those who's doc tell them to wait. Please don't wait for anything. If I had waited like they asked, 6 mo. I don't know what could have happened. If you have a lump. get it taken care now. Thank all of you again from the bottom of my heart for your support. Am going to Dana Farber in Boston for possible chemo treatments. Don't know about that decision yet. God bless you
2006-11-09 00:18:02 · 4 answers · asked by Memere RN/BA 7 in Health ➔ Women's Health
My surgeon told me it was a good thing that I was persistant in having this done. I can't stress this enough. If they say wait and see...tell them "NO"
2006-11-09 00:20:44 · update #1
With any occupation, incompetence exist! That is why everyone stresses get second and third opinions! I would report that doctor to your states medical board for investigation! You might save someone else's life! My wife's parents both died from cancer and in my opinion it was the doctor who treated them! As we all know, money is the driving force behind everything in America. Moral values went out the window many moons ago! So, it is in the medical communities best interest to drag you through the quagmire of brutal treatment so they can capitalize on your pain and suffering! Let's face the facts, if they gave us the cure (which they do have) doctors would lose surgery and treatment fees, hospitals would lose all those chemo treatment cost, surgical fees, etc, pharmaceutical companies would loose all those prescription drug incomes and so on! The whole thing boils down to how much people are making!
Wish you the best of luck for a full recovery and a long life!
2006-11-09 00:48:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Glad you got help and went with your own smart intuition. I can't believe in this day a doctor would say "wait", have you contacted that doctor and to have a discussion about the idea that if you waited you might not be here?
I am also glad you are not sure about chemo yet, continue to research that. You may want to contact the Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer Center online or by phone for extra information.
Women should always listen to that small, intelligent voice inside that protects us. I am so glad you listened and are on the road to getting well. God Bless.
2006-11-09 08:31:18 · answer #2 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thank you for encouraging the rest of us to not play ostrich when is comes to something like this.
2006-11-09 09:00:16 · answer #3 · answered by girliegirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wish you health dear...God bless you !
2006-11-09 10:08:46 · answer #4 · answered by janet j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋