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Mammograms

A MyBCTeam Member asked a question 💭
Wilmington,DE 19808

Today I had my yearly mammogram. It brought back memories of last years mammogram where they found my breast cancer. Got to be honest it was emotional as I had to have a radical mastectomy with removal of three positive lymph nodes and four other lymph nodes which left me with lymph edema . I will get results of this mammogram in a week Unless there is a problem. When I had my six month checkup they said everything "felt" clear so I am trying to be positive. Do you get nervous when you have… read more

June 23, 2023
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A MyBCTeam Member

Its notmal to be nervous. I think everyone gets a little nervous. Stay positive

June 23, 2023
A MyBCTeam Member

You are a strong woman. The issues of living with cancer overwhelm me many times. And, I am a strong woman struggling to do the best I can "one day at a time." That's all a part of self-love!

June 24, 2023
A MyBCTeam Member

Thanks for your reply. I am finding I am much more emotional since I had my mastectomy and got lymph edema. I thought I was a strong woman but finding it is overwhelming at times.

June 24, 2023
A MyBCTeam Member

Totally normal to feel anxious/nervous!!! I was anxious/ nervous before my mammograms before I was diagnosed Since being diagnosed, I have scans every 3 months-- You bet I am anxious. I have very high "scanxiety." I know I am not alone. You are not alone either when it comes to feeling anxious, nervous or scared living with a cancer diagnosis. I believe that, unless you live with a cancer diagnosis, it is not possible to understand what the journey feels like and many challenges there are to deal with. Others may have different experiences. Keeping you in my prayers.

June 23, 2023
A MyBCTeam Member

Oh my....You are 1 month ahead of me! I am already nervous. Keep us posted!! I pray for clear results for you.
Loei15

June 23, 2023

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