tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post6379444024695837777..comments2024-03-28T09:28:36.979-05:00Comments on My Life in Transition: It's a thickening, not a lump.Julia Gooliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784248013181090775noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-56997167994021423112008-07-10T22:09:00.000-05:002008-07-10T22:09:00.000-05:00Julia you are in my thoughts and prayers and I kno...Julia you are in my thoughts and prayers and I know you will be just fine.<BR/>I have fibrocystic disease as well and my mom mas it too (probably who I inherited it from)But the first time I felt something weird I freaked out as well. Piece of mind cannot have a price put on it so do what you feel is right for you and what your doctor recommends.Preppy Lizardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01701385003831751397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-5034376497473901432008-07-10T09:00:00.000-05:002008-07-10T09:00:00.000-05:00Julia, I was 25 or 26 when a doctor diagnosed me w...Julia, I was 25 or 26 when a doctor diagnosed me with "fibrocystic disease", which really isn't a disease at all. It's a condition in which thickening occurs, leaves, and comes back again. Now, 21 years later I still have it. Yes, it makes mammograms a little harder to read IF the thickening happens to be occurring on that particular day. I have never had to have any type of operation. My advice...if a doctor suggests an operation, get a second opinion. For me, I was very anxious about the situation when I first realized it was happening. I talked to my doctor who referred me to a surgeon for his opinion. Since then I've talked to other doctors about it. I've found out this is way more common than I ever knew. Do you think there is something in the "Baker" genetics here? :) Anyway, I'm praying for you, Julia, that God will give you His divine wisdom as you proceed with looking for answers. It's going to be fine. Aunt Beth :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-62700419119631434122008-07-08T20:28:00.000-05:002008-07-08T20:28:00.000-05:00OMG!!! I am so sorry you're going through this! Ke...OMG!!! I am so sorry you're going through this! Keep a positive attitude. Chances are OVERWHELMING that it's nothing. Positive vibes go a long way, and I am sending mine to you! Good for your for persuing a certain answer.Tashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17113852302112012059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-16421388794922837242008-07-08T19:30:00.000-05:002008-07-08T19:30:00.000-05:00I know that this must be unnerving, especially in ...I know that this must be unnerving, especially in light of Keri's situation...but you're right - if her story has taught us anything, it's that we need to take our health SERIOUSLY. Good for you for seeing this through to a conclusive answer right away. I'm thinking of you!Megshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06200582890799220952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-65720846595119899842008-07-08T16:55:00.000-05:002008-07-08T16:55:00.000-05:00Julia, you are definitely in my thoughts! Try to s...Julia, you are definitely in my thoughts! Try to stay positive about it, but definitely see it through. Better to go overboard and have it be nothing than to let it go and have a problem later.<BR/><BR/>Again, I'm thinking of you. Keep us posted!sierrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01195880535901751144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-1890485239336394312008-07-08T08:12:00.000-05:002008-07-08T08:12:00.000-05:00Sounds like you are doing everything you need to d...Sounds like you are doing everything you need to do. While it will probably turn out to be nothing, peace of mind is worth every penny. And you are doing a great service by sharing your story. Not everyone has a happy ending to finding a lump in their breast, but people need to learn not to be afraid to look into it. So many are afraid to get it checked out because they are more afraid of hearing something is wrong. Good luck to you and keep us posted!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03580376948224171684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-67799029260692216182008-07-07T19:18:00.000-05:002008-07-07T19:18:00.000-05:00Thank you ladies, it helps to be supported virtual...Thank you ladies, it helps to be supported virtually and in real life. <BR/><BR/>I've started a list of referrals and I'm going to get something set up asap. Will keep you in the loop for sure.Julia Gooliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13784248013181090775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-16705355463045019482008-07-07T17:02:00.000-05:002008-07-07T17:02:00.000-05:00I'm so sorry Julia. I would get a biopsy too just...I'm so sorry Julia. I would get a biopsy too just to be sure- Nate's right, it's worth spending the money.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-19327681883997019312008-07-07T12:55:00.000-05:002008-07-07T12:55:00.000-05:00I would probably be taking the same approach if I ...I would probably be taking the same approach if I were you. You can't put a price on your health...mental health included so if it turns out to be nothing at least you didn't give yourself an ulcer worrying about it for the next 6 months. Good luck!Schneiderdoodlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03486288613051274929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-38482171262344860612008-07-07T11:17:00.000-05:002008-07-07T11:17:00.000-05:00Just like everyone one else has said, you are 100%...Just like everyone one else has said, you are 100% doing th right thing. I will be thinking about you...please keep us updated. And thank you for sharing this!Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00436510260112806720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-50673697210483112252008-07-07T10:58:00.000-05:002008-07-07T10:58:00.000-05:00Julia, you are absolutely doing the right thing!!!...Julia, you are absolutely doing the right thing!!! I'll definitely keep you in my prayer.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14241204195441624655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-9987757852331268652008-07-07T09:57:00.000-05:002008-07-07T09:57:00.000-05:00Wow, Julia. Kudos to you for doing regular self-e...Wow, Julia. Kudos to you for doing regular self-exams and for sharing this experience with your readers. Get the biopsy-it is absolutely worth the peace of mind. Good luck and I'll be thinking of you.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14310521653862222270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-50300107102228587322008-07-07T09:46:00.000-05:002008-07-07T09:46:00.000-05:00i'll keep you in my prayers!!!i'll keep you in my prayers!!!Mrs. Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13040928215504984820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-34928841168593202102008-07-07T09:38:00.000-05:002008-07-07T09:38:00.000-05:00I just saw this post or I would've commented earli...I just saw this post or I would've commented earlier. I think you're definitely doing the right thing. The peace of mind is worth the money any day. There's a reason we have intuition and it's better to check it out!Hannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12335601810627204669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-70470584888753659482008-07-07T09:19:00.000-05:002008-07-07T09:19:00.000-05:00You know my story, so I won't go over it again, bu...You know my story, so I won't go over it again, but I'm really glad you're being so proactive! I had all of my appointments Froedtert's Breast Health Center. Dr. Mary Beth Gonyo did my biopsy and she was absolutely fantastic. Good luck in your search!Katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15292390627503307728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-74754355856427549962008-07-07T08:47:00.000-05:002008-07-07T08:47:00.000-05:00Julia-- best of luck. I will be thinking about yo...Julia-- best of luck. I will be thinking about you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-90309003640665467212008-07-07T08:42:00.000-05:002008-07-07T08:42:00.000-05:00I'll be thinking of you in the next few weeks and ...I'll be thinking of you in the next few weeks and praying that it's nothing. Best of luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-62567750249512344732008-07-07T08:28:00.000-05:002008-07-07T08:28:00.000-05:00That is scary, you are definately smart to have th...That is scary, you are definately smart to have the biopsy for your peace of mind. I'll definately be thinking of ya! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-56551387938012706582008-07-07T07:52:00.000-05:002008-07-07T07:52:00.000-05:00I check myself weekly- I'm super paranoid. Sounds ...I check myself weekly- I'm super paranoid. Sounds like you are trying to keep things in perspective and you're obviously staying hilarious-- go get checked out so we can all breathe a sigh of relief!Kristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05118563860489211255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-82849664485208711672008-07-06T22:29:00.000-05:002008-07-06T22:29:00.000-05:00Quite a distraction that it is. I'm glad for the f...Quite a distraction that it is. I'm glad for the friendly psa to touch myself, but even more to hear that you are taking the necessary steps to hear Cancer Free.leah @maritalblesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18034498538466498351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-90909519996644109172008-07-06T22:21:00.000-05:002008-07-06T22:21:00.000-05:00Good for you for not ignoring this - facing it hea...Good for you for not ignoring this - facing it head on is the brave thing to do! You're in my thoughts...Darcihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12848686274172206125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-77530306070071073952008-07-06T21:55:00.000-05:002008-07-06T21:55:00.000-05:00Oooh, that is a very scary experience. I have alwa...Oooh, that is a very scary experience. I have always dreaded breast exams, self and otherwise, for fear of finding something. I, too, have lumpy ones, so it makes it even harder to figure out what is a scary lump and what is not. I would do exactly what you are doing. I think your peace of mind will make you feel so much better. And most likely, it is nothing, but that doesn't make you feel better until they tell you for sure it is nothing. Thanks for sharing this!!Roneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13169812292342869672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-17435975034326099422008-07-06T21:51:00.000-05:002008-07-06T21:51:00.000-05:00People tend to consider it to be a "waste of money...People tend to consider it to be a "waste of money" or "unnecessary expense" when a test comes up negative as though the test yielded no results or was pointless. But negative is a result and a quite excellent one. I would totally go for the biopsy. <BR/><BR/>Thank you for sharing this. My thoughts are with you!Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06322890981843999230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-43606773641649528672008-07-06T21:40:00.000-05:002008-07-06T21:40:00.000-05:00Uck...so sorry to hear this. Hate it hate it hate...Uck...so sorry to hear this. Hate it hate it hate it. You are a very smart girl and you are doing the right thing to talk to a surgeon and get it biopsied (hum...is that how to spell it?!). The best thing that you can do it be proactive! See...being a hypocondriac comes in handy sometimes :) I will be thinking about you!LChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01951071009449020743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-55323904870724439312008-07-06T21:33:00.000-05:002008-07-06T21:33:00.000-05:00Wow....yes, definitely get the biopsy and definite...Wow....yes, definitely get the biopsy and definitely find the best doc you can. I'll be thinking of you...definitely keep us updated.Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08362700914649001477noreply@blogger.com