Breast Cancer Support Group
Breast cancer is a cancer that usually originates in the ducts or lobules of the breast. Symptoms of breast cancer can include a lump in the breast, a change in size or shape of the breast or discharge from a nipple. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with breast cancer, this is the community to discuss your experience, find support, and meet others going through...
I found a lump a couple weeks ago at the top of my left breast.
It is about the size of a large grape, it can move a bit, and at times is uncomfortable (not really painful but I can feel it, though I have a Large tolerance to pain).
I read on here different things,
what does movement have to do with it?
what does hard or soft lump mean?
what does pain mean?
I know this may sound stupid to some,
but I have just recently had brain surgery for aneurysms, and I will be going in again for another brain surgery this spring (2 more aneurysms to clip), dealing with aneurysms and facing death has been a lot to deal with, and at this point if I now have breast cancer...
I would rather just lay down and sleep till my box is ready...
On one hand I want to find out and know,
on the other I think this may be Gods way of saying I am done now and I should just enjoy what is left with a smile...
What are the chances of it being cancer?
With all the crap I have had to fight in the last couple years, I don't think I have the energy to fight this now...
If I just ignore it, how quick would it spread? Does it spread?
I know I will be ridiculed for not wanting to go in, but with what I am facing with these aneurysms (70-90% mortality rate, and the risks with the brain surgery to save me)...I would much rather get that dealt with to know if it is even worth trying to fight cancer too...
I feel if it may be cancer, I may just skip brain surgery and grab a bottle of wine and spend what time is left smilin' till I pop...
It is about the size of a large grape, it can move a bit, and at times is uncomfortable (not really painful but I can feel it, though I have a Large tolerance to pain).
I read on here different things,
what does movement have to do with it?
what does hard or soft lump mean?
what does pain mean?
I know this may sound stupid to some,
but I have just recently had brain surgery for aneurysms, and I will be going in again for another brain surgery this spring (2 more aneurysms to clip), dealing with aneurysms and facing death has been a lot to deal with, and at this point if I now have breast cancer...
I would rather just lay down and sleep till my box is ready...
On one hand I want to find out and know,
on the other I think this may be Gods way of saying I am done now and I should just enjoy what is left with a smile...
What are the chances of it being cancer?
With all the crap I have had to fight in the last couple years, I don't think I have the energy to fight this now...
If I just ignore it, how quick would it spread? Does it spread?
I know I will be ridiculed for not wanting to go in, but with what I am facing with these aneurysms (70-90% mortality rate, and the risks with the brain surgery to save me)...I would much rather get that dealt with to know if it is even worth trying to fight cancer too...
I feel if it may be cancer, I may just skip brain surgery and grab a bottle of wine and spend what time is left smilin' till I pop...
Anyway, when I first found my lump on 2/3 it was similar to what u described, upper left, didn't hurt, moved easily. In fact, when I went to the doctor that day the Phys Asst who saw me said that it not hurting and her being able to move it were both good signs.
On 3/2 I had a mastectomy, it was cancer that had split into about 10 pieces and spread to my lymph nodes, stage 2B. I suggest you see your primary doctor who will most likely send you right out for a mammography. If you do need to see a breast surgeon, he/she will work with your brain surgeon on a course of action.
There is good support here, I wish you the best.
That being said, I deal with cancer daily as do most people on this site. I have been fighting skin cancer for the last years and when I discovered this lump, I honestly threw my hands up and said why not!! Its not like I don't have the patience for it, I mean really how much can one person take when it comes to this disease.
I know you have alot going on.. and the last thing you want is more doctors.. but I would have checked. Just to get confirmation if nothing else. What you do with the information is a personal choice.
There are so many things worse then cancer, I know it may not seem that way, but really, your alive now. Do you have a support group, family, what keeps you going now?
For me its my kids and wonderful husband.
I hope you are ok. I am thinkin about ya.
Always keep fighting.
Sara
Get yoursewlf in and get checked. You want to know or you wouldn't be here asking us. Get a true diagnosis based on medical fact and not urban legend/myth. Most lumps found are benign and, if not, treatable best if found early. If you find your lump is benign, you will be able to focus all your attention on your aneurisms and upcpoming brain surgery.
Nobody here will make fun of you or belittle you and I hope I haven't made you feel that way as I am completely respectful of your issues. Come here any time you want to discuss your health issues. We will give you tough love and good advice about addressing the very serious issue of breast cancer, as well as any support you need.
Get tested immediately and please be well.
- Diane
For me the breast cancer is a great excuse for a boob job!! I also worked in oncology and saw many a dying patient wished they had made a more agressive choice In the beginning. Be strong for it is only tempoerary and in the end you will look abck at this as the experience that made you stronger.
PS sorry for typos between typos and autocorrection this iPhone sucks to type on.