Monday
Mar082010
Good news! (and a complaint)
Monday, March 8, 2010 at 12:43PM
Good news! No cancer!
My doctor's office finally called back this morning. The Giraffe was upset that they didn't call immediately last week, but I chose to believe what Angiela said---if it was bad news, they'd make a point to call right away. No call means better news.
The person who called me said "no cancer" and let me know that I'd need to follow up with a breast specialist. My doctor wants me to do this because of the history of cancer (including breast) in my family. So I expect to learn more about what the lump is and how to proceed from here at that appointment (not yet set). I'm very happy about this news and feel like it was all worth it to have peace of mind.
Despite the great news and the relief, I'm going to complain about something. It's about how this boob thing is interfering with my Couch to 5K goal. I did the first workout of the first week on Saturday, February 28, and I haven't been able to run since then. I was naive enough to think I'd be able to go for a jog THE DAY OF my biopsy, which was just stupid. Then I thought maybe later that week---if I could get the second workout in by Thursday, I wouldn't be behind. When that didn't happen, I thought I'd just do two workouts in a row on Saturday and Sunday. But Saturday my boob hurt so bad, I had to hold it with one hand the whole time I went for a walk with the Giraffe. Definitely no running.
On Friday I had called the place that did the biopsy to see how long I should expect to have pain, and I was told up to two weeks. Fun. But they said I could run if I could stand the pain and I won't do any damange. Too bad I'm a wuss and so cannot stand the pain. I'm still showering with a bathing suit top on because the weight my own boob is too much. So running? With all the jiggling? No thanks. To be honest, it's not a horrible pain, more like a discomfort that constantly reminds me of what went on there.
But. I think I'm going to try to get back on track this week. I adjusted my running schedule to still fit all the training in before the 5K I want to run in May, so it'll be a little more intense, but I can do it barring any more setbacks. I wouldn't call myself a severly dedicated person, especially when it comes to fitness. I don't often set fitness goals because I know I won't want to follow through on them. But damn it, I set this goal, and now I want to achieve it. To have such a big set back at the very beginning has been very discouraging for me. On the verge of tears discouraging.
The good news is that Emily, my sister who is training in the same way for the same run, has a big ugly blister on her heel and isn't any further along than me. It's mean to be happy about her blister, but I admit, it did make me feel a little better.
My doctor's office finally called back this morning. The Giraffe was upset that they didn't call immediately last week, but I chose to believe what Angiela said---if it was bad news, they'd make a point to call right away. No call means better news.
The person who called me said "no cancer" and let me know that I'd need to follow up with a breast specialist. My doctor wants me to do this because of the history of cancer (including breast) in my family. So I expect to learn more about what the lump is and how to proceed from here at that appointment (not yet set). I'm very happy about this news and feel like it was all worth it to have peace of mind.
Despite the great news and the relief, I'm going to complain about something. It's about how this boob thing is interfering with my Couch to 5K goal. I did the first workout of the first week on Saturday, February 28, and I haven't been able to run since then. I was naive enough to think I'd be able to go for a jog THE DAY OF my biopsy, which was just stupid. Then I thought maybe later that week---if I could get the second workout in by Thursday, I wouldn't be behind. When that didn't happen, I thought I'd just do two workouts in a row on Saturday and Sunday. But Saturday my boob hurt so bad, I had to hold it with one hand the whole time I went for a walk with the Giraffe. Definitely no running.
On Friday I had called the place that did the biopsy to see how long I should expect to have pain, and I was told up to two weeks. Fun. But they said I could run if I could stand the pain and I won't do any damange. Too bad I'm a wuss and so cannot stand the pain. I'm still showering with a bathing suit top on because the weight my own boob is too much. So running? With all the jiggling? No thanks. To be honest, it's not a horrible pain, more like a discomfort that constantly reminds me of what went on there.
But. I think I'm going to try to get back on track this week. I adjusted my running schedule to still fit all the training in before the 5K I want to run in May, so it'll be a little more intense, but I can do it barring any more setbacks. I wouldn't call myself a severly dedicated person, especially when it comes to fitness. I don't often set fitness goals because I know I won't want to follow through on them. But damn it, I set this goal, and now I want to achieve it. To have such a big set back at the very beginning has been very discouraging for me. On the verge of tears discouraging.
The good news is that Emily, my sister who is training in the same way for the same run, has a big ugly blister on her heel and isn't any further along than me. It's mean to be happy about her blister, but I admit, it did make me feel a little better.
in Family, Giraffe, My anatomy, Women
Family, Giraffe, My anatomy, Women
Reader Comments (13)
YEA SHANNON!!! So glad to hear the news. You'll be able to catch up on the training, don't worry.
I'd like to be a boob specialist.
YAYYYYYY!!! No cancer no cancer wooot!!
I was glad to hear the news. Honestly, when you wrote that you hadn't heard back, I felt confident that it was not going to be cancer. Then I panicked a moment ago, and was like I hope Shannon updated her blog. I opened it and was relieved.
I remember after the first two uterine biopsies, the doctor himself called. The first time, I had the biopsy on a Thursday, then Friday night at eight o'clock at night he called me. You should have felt my heart as I picked it up and heard his voice. The second one was done by a different doctor. He also called me after five himself. That time I knew what he was going to say, and just felt bummed and a little annoyed. The third biopsy came up clean.
Excellent, congrats on a clean bill of health
Phew. Great news!
Angela, I just want to say you're incredible. What you described as the uterine biopsy in a previous comment... I think that might just kill me. Thanks for your expertise throughout all this!
Horray!!!! This is great news!!! I hope it stops hurting soon.
Great news! So glad for you Shan.
Some of my friends who are larger busted and who run often wear two sports bras. Maybe that would help with some of the discomfort bu giving more support.
Oh good news! So happy for you.
awesome news about the boob!
Yay!!!
Congratulations on the wonderful news! What a relief!
And don't worry, you'll be bouncing and jiggling in no time. Until then, I suggest that the area be inspected and lightly massaged daily. (You're welcome Giraffe...)
@Dysfunction Junction sent me the link to your blog and posts about your boob and biopsy because I'm going through the same thing right now. You know how you said that this might help someone someday? Well you're definitely right on that.
Thanks so much for writing about your experience. I'm going in for my biopsy next week on Thursday and I think I'm more scared of the dang needle than I am of the results at the moment. But it has to be done and it is necessary.
Again, thank you and I'm so glad your results came back negative! I'm hoping mine will as well.