I am sad and nervous. I went to the Breast Cancer Center this afternoon for my six month check up for a lump in my right
breast. It is now a mass. Tech took results to the doctor. She came in and said that not only do I have the mass but now more are appearing. I scheduled a biopsy for June 5. I talked to my husband Rich and DU friend John. They both helped me. Rich is finishing his treatment for Malignant Prostate cancer. and came in the room when the Doctor came in. John and I talked and he really helped me.You guys are my family and I can't talked to my mother. She needs a ride for my sister to get her 6 month check up for her "cancer" She keeps telling me that my sister has cancer in her uterus , which she never had as it was a polyp. She was given a hysterectomy. But she has a stage 4 tumor in it. I so wish I could tell her that I am scared. I have told the stories of my youth to repeat again. You are my family. I hope now that I got that free. I can sleep better tonight. Love you all, Deb.❤️ I just needed someone to talk to.
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you have written means you can't get through this with ultimately good results. Breath deeply and don't let yourself dwell on the fears of the unknown. Yes, of course they are there, but move them way to the back of your mind and take everything as the most positive they can be. Every step is one toward resolution. Day by day. Positive thoughts will steer your mind and yes, be good for your body too!
Now go get some sleep knowing we are all going to be thinking of you with best healing thoughts! 
I have been in your shoes and I can just imagine how you’re feeling.
My oncologist always tells me that medical science improves so fast even in the last 5 years there are new treatments, drugs, that weren’t around before. And, if you have to have surgery, you have to have it. It’s not the end of the world. I have been through it! And that was 19 years ago and I’m still here! You will be okay. I will send you good thoughts and strength to deal. Here’s a hug….
You’ve been monitored to keep an eye out for this. This is nothing like winding up in the hospital because something horrible happened and they discovered something that’s been growing for years and is too major to deal with. They’ll obviously want to get it out, they’ll probably put you on tamoxifen or something, and you’ll cope.
You’re not alone, obviously—look at the people here rushing to comfort you! Just stay positive and expect the best. I’ve worked in healthcare for a couple decades and have seen far more successes than failures.
Getting in line for the hugs. You’ve got this!
as you go through this. Scary, I know from experience.Everybody here has your back. We love you, Deb. 
You won't have to take another step alone.
through this trial. We are all here for you.
I am holding you in my heart and in my thoughts. Please know that your DU family, myself included, is here for you any time, day or night. Lean on us as much as you want. We've got your back, always! You bring so much joy with your posts. I look forward to your "polls" (or should I say questions? Sorry, I don't know what to call them; it's late) and smile every time I see a new one!
I hope your biopsy turns out to be nothing serious. If it is something, we'll all be behind you, come what may. You are loved and cherished here. Please don't ever forget it. You will never be alone as long as you have us!
Much love,
MIButterfly
diagnosis is, know that we are here to listen , comfort you or celebrate positive news.
I had a breast cancer scare a few months ago and the diagnosis was something benign that I never heard of! We are nearly the same age. It is amazing what things can appear now.
my grandmother had breast cancer, but they were able to treat that. It was the damage to her heart from polio when she was young that was the real problem. Still scary, but there are treatments and we will be there with you! Thank you for sharing it with us, it makes things easier to carry if you let others in.
I am glad you have each other.
cancer.
Take care of yourself, and done't hesitate to come here for support. We care about you!
for a loop to be told it was a mass. Thank you for your kind words, TexasBushwhacker.
It may or may not be cancer. If it is, know many women have recovered. You have lots of love and support, and that's crucial.
and hugs. Hope you and yours get the best treatment possible.