I like to feel myself up.
My grandmother got breast cancer in her late 40s. After that, she had to live with a bra that had one fake boob in it until the cancer came back 20 years later. I miss my Oma in a lot of ways, but one legacy she left me was a definite breast cancer awareness.
So, when I was performing my normal monthly breast exam two months ago and found a lump, I paid attention. I didn't quite freak at first, because - to be honest - when you have knockers like mine (even post breast reduction), most days you could hide an atom bomb in there and have room to spare. Meaning, it could have been anything. So I just kept an eye out.
But, yup. Next month it was still there so I called my doctor. She felt what I was feeling too, but wasn't too concerned. Sent me off for an ultrasound and mammogram, you know, just in case.
I didn't realize how worried I was until the radiologist hoisted the "all clear" signal today. Reason for the lump? Probably a combination of the IUD hormones and the fact that I fell off the caffeine bandwagon lately. Simple as that.
But, really? Is it all that far fetched for me to get breast cancer 10 years before my grandmother when I got diabetes 30 years before everyone else in my family?
But, nope. I am good. Lucky.
And plan to keep feeling up those healthy boobs every chance I get.
So, when I was performing my normal monthly breast exam two months ago and found a lump, I paid attention. I didn't quite freak at first, because - to be honest - when you have knockers like mine (even post breast reduction), most days you could hide an atom bomb in there and have room to spare. Meaning, it could have been anything. So I just kept an eye out.
But, yup. Next month it was still there so I called my doctor. She felt what I was feeling too, but wasn't too concerned. Sent me off for an ultrasound and mammogram, you know, just in case.
I didn't realize how worried I was until the radiologist hoisted the "all clear" signal today. Reason for the lump? Probably a combination of the IUD hormones and the fact that I fell off the caffeine bandwagon lately. Simple as that.
But, really? Is it all that far fetched for me to get breast cancer 10 years before my grandmother when I got diabetes 30 years before everyone else in my family?
But, nope. I am good. Lucky.
And plan to keep feeling up those healthy boobs every chance I get.
27 Comments:
very glad you and your boobs are healthy!
Phew!! Good news.
I wish I had more to feel up, but you're right. It's important.
thank god!
excellent news! and no, not far-fetched at all.
and yep, I'm feely-feely too (my mom had BC 18 years ago) and have already had a mammogram.
What the hey, make an event of it! Invite Bryan, light some candles... ;)
I'm glad you're okay. I really appreciate when you do posts like this...we all need reminders!
Phew! Glad it came out ok. I should check my knockers more. The Fella is always offering to help but I don't think he has my health at the forefront. ;)
This definitely struck a nerve for me. I've been waiting to write about a similar experience on my own blog. Glad you're OK.
Glad you are OK.
Best news I've heard all week.
I'm glad everything was OK. I got a call from one of the Badasses today that had a lump and was pretty much rushed in for all kinds of tests today and whew, just a cyst.
It's a boobie kind of day, I guess.
This topic has been on my mind lately...I'm at least 4 months overdue for my yearly check up and I think I am officially old enough to where the mammogram will start to be a regular thang. Need to make that appointment tomorrow! Thanks for the reminder!
And SOOOOOOOOO happy to hear all's clear on the ta-ta front!
You had me freaked out there that you were going to share bad news. I'm glad you are okay.
Whew!
Good for you for not freaking out. I freak whenever anything happens to me - I SO need to get over that.
Congrats on the good news and keep on feeling.
I'm glad that everything is ok. I didn't know that caffeine could give you lumps. GAH!
I'm glad everything is ok and you took a moment to enjoy what your husband enjoys everyday.
Smiles! Denise
Whew! and YAY!
Good for you for reminding everyone to do self exams too!
good reminder!!
Glad things turned out ok.
Is it weird that I while reading this I had the Blondie song I Touch Myself running through my head? As in "When I think about you (grandma) I touch myself..."
Seriously though, I think that self exams need a lot more attention and publicity. Pink ribbons are pretty and fun but real prevention happens at home.
Amen, sister. Great reminder.
Glad to hear the boobs are doing good!
I so need to remember to feel myself up more often and not just leave it up to the hubby. =)
awesome post.
Good for you for making it a priority to check! My own grandmother has battled off and on with lumps and has had at least three removed so I too give myself regular feel ups.
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so, so glad you got that "all clear" confirmation
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