Comments on: Fun With Weird Lumps And Cat Scans

By: KB

KB — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 20:22:14 +0000

Oh wow…good luck with everything (although I’m sure you’ll be fine).

By: CC

CC — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 20:45:06 +0000

I’m sorry to hear that! Yes, good luck. You’ll be in my thoughts I have a hospital phobia too, ever since my good friend passed away because I had to go see her in the hospital the day before. And then a week later I had to take an ambulance to the same hospital after being dropped while cheerleading. Just try to keep positive and stay strong!

By: Caroline

Caroline — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 01:25:18 +0000

Sheesh! You’re already doing better than I would have- I’m in college and I can’t stand shots, or even thinking about them. Good luck!!!

By: Jo

Jo — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:09:40 +0000

I had to go through the same thing! I had the same test done looking for something that wasn’t there and they found a tumor in my breast :\ It ended up being benign and the surgery was very smooth and easy… but hearing the words cancer in the same breath as your body is an extremely scary feeling. Good luck with everything!

By: J - NYU

J - NYU — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:30:11 +0000

Jo, that comment made me feel a wave of relief. I hope my surgery is smooth and easy too…I’ll keep you posted.

By: Heather

Heather — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:56:01 +0000

good luck with everything, best wishes to you!

By: Lauren, University of Michigan

Lauren, University of Michigan — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:03:44 +0000

My doctor made me go get an ultrasound of my breasts because she felt lumps. I didn’t want to believe it could be anything, but I couldn’t help but get totally freaked out. It turned out to be nothing, which was such a relief. You are handling this whle thing so much better than I did!

By: Suzie - George Washington

Suzie - George Washington — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:51:12 +0000

Omg. I’m so sorry! I was diagnosed with melanoma last year and had to do the whole 9 yards. Luckily they were just able to remove it and my lymph node but it was so incredibly scary. My thoughts are totally with you!

Tip: on the day of the surgery bring along a dvd player to keep yourself occupied while they do the prepping. Your parents or friends can then hold onto it during the surgery. Also if you’re really feeling anxious see if they can give you an anxiety reliever such as xanax to get you through the pre-op.