It is not just the end of another week, but for me it’s the end of a fortnight. Two weeks ago I was recalled after my yearly mammogram, and this is what’s been going on.
- I went back for a second mammogram, and they also did a CAT Scan of the right breast. I met with the Radiologist, and he wanted me to see a breast expert.
- Since I use Dartmouth Hitchcock, I asked for a referral there, and left thinking it would only be a matter of a few days.
- In fact, it took almost two weeks before I got in. I have literally gone crazy with worry during this time. Talk about freaking out. My mother had breast cancer, my brother died from Lymphoma, and of course I have had cancer myself, so I am afraid there was no stopping me from worrying.
- I started to feel sick on Monday, but when they called on Tuesday and was asked if I could be there for an exam at 3 PM, I raced to change my clothes and get in the car and drive for an hour to take care of this!
- I did make the appointment, and after an hour and 20 minutes of scans and exams it was diagnosed as a deep breast bruise! Who knew you could even get such a thing? Apparently Arnie must have jumped on me and cause the deep bruise. The doctor told me that had the mammogram been done a month later, there wouldn’t have been anything to see!
So after 2 weeks of really suffering with worry, I can now go forward and feel confident that all is well. I still got the silly cold that I was trying so hard to fight off, but I seem to be recovering quickly from that!
Have a great weekend!
So glad that everything is o.k.
Kind of puts a cold in perspective, doesn’t it.