Breast Cancer

[skeetz81.livejournal.com]

Since my post about the results of my breast examination was deleted since it wouldn't generate discussion I'm going to post one that does. In case you didn't see it, my gyno is sending me to a breast surgeon because I either have inflammatory breast cancer or a TON of scar tissue from my breast reduction 3 years ago. Does anyone know of anyone who has survived breast cancer I could possibly talk to? I'm only 25 years old and possibly facing stage III of inflammatory breast cancer. I'm scared to death and I need people to talk to who have gone through this.

Do you guys just have any suggestions how my husband and I can deal with this? The gyno gave me 800mg ibuprofen and Vicaden, which is really helping with the pain, but doesn't help with the thoughts I may have cancer. Last night I kept trying to stay happy, but I could tell my husband was visibly upset.

Can anyone tell me anything more about cancers and treatments? I don't mean to sound conceited, but I have gorgeous red hair and I don't want to lose it! Will insurance cover treatments? Can you survive late stage cancers?

Also, is it really true birth control raises the possibility of breast cancer? I just need some support.

Comments

[blonde-amelie.livejournal.com]

i used to work at a cancer hospital, and my office ran educational classes, support groups, conferences, etc for current patients and survivors. i met tons and tons of breast cancer survivors. check out this website form t he Komen foundation, they are excellent and provide good info in addition to funding research and whatnot to help find a cure.
http://cms.komen.org/komen/AboutBreastCancer/index.htm

I think the others suggestions to try not to worry too much at this point are good. even if it is cancer, there are lots of treatment options and thigns that the doctors can do now.

once you know more specifically whats going on, my next suggestion would be to find out everything that you can about your condition, whether its scar tissue or something else. use the internet, your local hospital/doctors offices, etc. being informed about the condition and treatment options is beneficial to both you and your partner.