Wednesday, January 26, 2005

Breast exam by Dr. Wright

Dr. Wright had never examined the lump and wanted to feel it. She had the results of the reports and re-iterated what was in them. I immediately said STOP. I don't want to wait any more time, please take it out! She said that was an option and asked me if I knew of a surgeon.
Came up with the name Jon Henwood who had removed some fatty tissue for Barry a few months ago.

I am so glad that I was my own advocate, otherwise I would still have this cancer growing in my body and possibly spreading. If anything is learned from this experience it is this: be your own and best advocate. Don't always side with a doctor's opinion/suggestion.

She made an appt. to see Dr. Henwood on 2/8/05.

Thursday, January 20, 2005

Follow up ultrasound/right breast

I am not sure of the exact date of this ultrasound. I need to ask Dr. Wright so that I can have it all written down for my own sanity.

I just know that the lump had grown and it continued to be sore.

The results showed it had grew, but radiologist report recommended a 3rd follow up. Said that these "things" tend to change in size according to periods. Again, said not to worry. Strange how something can hurt and a doctor can say "don't worry."

Will be seeing my GYN for exam of the breast in question, since she had never felt the lump.
Scheduled for 1/26/05.