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• vixmeg123

  

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  July 16, 2011 9:29:52 PM WATime

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  I am not sure if I should be here, but I am doing my own head in and thought I could get some help.Two months ago my breast (left) started itchig the itching got to the point I went to my doctor, I also have a deep "pulling" or cramping sensation and a burning feeling in one area, I am also experienceig a sharp pain from breast to under arm and up to collar bone.My doc sent me for a mammogram and ultrasound. The results were as follows: Essentialy fatty-replaced breast parachyma bilaerally with less than 25% glandular tissue and Probable intramammary lymph node is noted laterally within the left breast. Unfrtunatly I cannot get back to my doc untill wednesday - i am doing my own head in. I have researched the symptoms (not via forums etc) and the all point to cancer wne I look up intramammary lymph node they point to cancer. I am fully aware of my body as i have lived with endometriosis since 16 (now 37) Is anyone able to shed some light here? I've not lept and am very worried. I appreciate I should not be here and am happy to pointed somewhere else.

• Ness

  

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  July 20, 2011 5:09:21 PM WATime

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  You are most definitely in the right place to get some support and have someone to talk to! Whilst your case and the medical advice can really only be addressed by your doctor - you can emotional support by people who have similar situations here!
  I know from my own health challenges that looking things up on the internet etc can scare the living daylights out of anyone - so hard NOT to do this when we are trying to make sense of all the medical terms thrown at us!
  
  But..... from my own experience I can only say to take a deep breath and wait until you get the results from your doctor and try to stay away from self diagnosing as much as you can.
  
  I know some people prefer to work this way but for ME - this only made things worse.
  
  Once you have more feedback then you will know exactly what you are dealing with - rather than trying to deal with all the 'what if' scnearios.
  
  I remember reading a book that said 99% of what we worry about never happens... and we can only deal with what is presented to us when it comes to us.
  
  There are SO MANY places and people to support you in the event that it is cancer - but let's cross that bridge if you need to.
  
  please let me know how you go!
  
  Now in saying all of this if you are anything like me it is easier said than done.... but please try and keep yourself calm until you know more!
  
  With you in spirit!
  Ness
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  PS - sorry it tool me a few days to get back to you but I wasn't online as away from my computer!

  The Click Project Coordinator
  

  Daughter-in-law and niece of breast cancer "thrivers"!

• vixmeg123

  

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  July 25, 2011 12:04:44 PM WATime

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  Hi Guys
  
  Thank you for the replys and support, am heading back to the doctors today as I have a weird blister type thing on y arm, the itching is worse (deeper) and burning and I now have a brownish mark over 1/3 of breast, mostly visible in dim light. I am a shocker for worrying!