I have a lipoma (fatty tumor), at least that's what the doc thinks, on my breast. It's rather large & he may not be able to remove, it if that happens he'll have to do a masectomy. It's on my good breast, I've had breast reduction and lost sensitivity in my other breast. I know my breasts don't define who I am as a person, but yet I'm feeling depressed about how my breasts will look & feel. In fact, I'm saddened by it. Luckily I don't have a history of breast cancer in my family & the doc thinks it isn't cancer. I was wandering if anyone else has had a similar experience or if anyone can give some encouragement. I know I'll be fine b/c my father's church & my friends are praying for me. I'm just hoping for some positive feedback. Men feel free to advise as well. My husband & some of my male friends are really loving & supportive and I really feel blessed, but I can't shake this depression. Thanks. 2D
2007-07-12 15:37:15 · 4 answers · asked by 2D 7 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
i was neglected by my doctor who dismissed my complains as 'inflammation'. i put my trust in him but i should have taken control myself but i was being treated for clinical depression at that time and my ability to think was skewed. after my condition became unbearable due to intense pain and lack of mobility, i changed doctors, it took her about three weeks to finish running tests that my other doctor refused to do, it was discovered that i have advanced invasive, aggressive breast cancer that has metastasized to all my major bones. it is too late for mastectomy or regular chemo. i would gladly lose both breasts if it would help. i did good for two yr just taking Arimidex but it quit working and it is too soon to tell if the new med is being effective. losing a breast is much better than losing your life. get control of you own life, insist on tests or find another doctor as i did. get a mammogram every year on your birthday, best gift you will ever have. Prayer and a positive attitude is very important, they have kept me alive over two years now. GOOD LUCK!
2007-07-12 17:24:02 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Large Breast Stories
2016-11-07 06:29:57 · answer #2 · answered by hoch 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is amazing at how much we take for granted until we lose it or are in danger of losing it. Every woman except for myslef in my family have had breast cancer so I am at very high risk. No, it does not define who you are but you have every right to be depressed (allow yourself that). There are so many advances in medicine and surgery today that are amazing. My mother had breast cancer in her right breast and opted to have a bilateral mastectomy (because of our high risk). She also chose not to have reconstructive surgery. I don't know if I could have chosen that for myself, but that was her choice. My cousin who had bil mastectomy had the reconstruction done (at the same time of the mastectomy) and the results were amazing. There was very little scarring and she had good sensation in both (after they healed). There is always that chance that you will lose sensation from any kind of surgery or that the sensation will not be what it was like pre-surgery. You might also ask what the chances are of that tumor growing back. If I am not mistaken those kind of tumors have a high rate of growing back. My heart goes out to you and I wish you the best. If I can help you please feel free to email me @ icunurse85@yahoo.com.
2007-07-12 16:07:16 · answer #3 · answered by icunurse85 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look into hydrogen peroxide therapy
2007-07-13 00:16:45 · answer #4 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋