# I got my biopsy results today **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [May 6, 2008, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-my-biopsy-results-today/448359 "2008-05-06T22:41:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![Sampiro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/2acd7d/32.png) [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2008, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-my-biopsy-results-today/448359/81 "2008-05-07T19:12:45Z")
Sorry for your news, but I know/work with/am related to several women who beat this and are 100% recovered and I know you’ll join their ranks. Sending virtual tuna noodle casseroles and kisses meanwhile, Jon ---
**Author:** ![squeegee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/squeegee/32/14537_2.png) [@squeegee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/squeegee)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2008, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-my-biopsy-results-today/448359/82 "2008-05-07T19:18:45Z")
Wow, good luck **ivylass**. I know lots of people beat this, and I know several women personally who have. Which isn’t to say this is a walk in the park – its horrid knowing what you know now, and the treatment is unpleasant at best. But please don’t get discouraged along the way, no matter how you feel on your worst days. One day at a time. ---
**Author:** ![Ghanima](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Ghanima](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ghanima)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2008, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-my-biopsy-results-today/448359/83 "2008-05-07T19:21:19Z")
Sending major karmic vibes of goodness your way, **ivylass**. I wonder how you would feel about answering some personal questions? You can of course ignore me, but I’m curious… How old are you? When did you start getting mammograms, and how often have you gotten them? Ever had anything come up in a previous exam? I know you have kids, how old is your oldest? Do you have any history of breast cancer in your family? I am very curious because I am 34 and pregnant, and have never had a mammogram. My husband’s mother got breast cancer quite young (he was about 5 years old when she was diagnosed) and I recently read an article about a woman who was diagnosed while still pregnant. It’s been at the back of my mind to get a mammogram, although I don’t know if insurance will pay for it. Anyway, best wishes for a speedy recovery. ---
**Author:** ![nashiitashii](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/7c8e57/32.png) [@nashiitashii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nashiitashii)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2008, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-my-biopsy-results-today/448359/84 "2008-05-07T19:49:17Z")
Good luck, Ivylass. I’m sure you’ll do well with treatment, especially since they caught it early. :🤗: ---
**Author:** ![Cheez\_Whia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/d26b3c/32.png) [@Cheez\_Whia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cheez_Whia)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2008, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-my-biopsy-results-today/448359/85 "2008-05-07T20:00:56Z")
I’m so sorry, **Ivylass**. We’ll be here when you need us! ---
**Author:** ![ivylass](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/9de053/32.png) [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2008, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-my-biopsy-results-today/448359/86 "2008-05-07T20:44:16Z")
How old are you? **40** When did you start getting mammograms, and how often have you gotten them? **I had one at about age 36, and this is my second one** Ever had anything come up in a previous exam?\*\* Nope\*\* I know you have kids, how old is your oldest? **My son is 18 and my daughter just turned 16** Do you have any history of breast cancer in your family? **An aunt on my father’s side died of breast cancer about 18 years ago** I am very curious because I am 34 and pregnant, and have never had a mammogram. My husband’s mother got breast cancer quite young (he was about 5 years old when she was diagnosed) and I recently read an article about a woman who was diagnosed while still pregnant. It’s been at the back of my mind to get a mammogram, although I don’t know if insurance will pay for it. **Insurance should pay for it…check with your OB/GYN.** Doctor’s info (for anyone marking their calendars, and if you are, you’re creeping me out 😛 ) MRI May 15 Oncologist #1 May 20 Oncologist #2 May 21 Surgeon who did the initial biopsy May 29 So, in about three weeks, we’ll know what we’re dealing with. ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2008, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-my-biopsy-results-today/448359/87 "2008-05-07T20:47:07Z")
Cancer ain’t got a prayer, its Hulk Hogan against Carrot Top. Well, a very feminine and demure Hulk Hogan, to be sure… **Sic 'em!** ---
**Author:** ![Tupug\_Anachi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7993a0/32.png) [@Tupug\_Anachi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tupug_Anachi)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2008, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-my-biopsy-results-today/448359/88 "2008-05-07T20:55:58Z")
**Ivylass** , my very best wishes going out to you. ---
**Author:** ![Yllaria](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/yllaria/32/3452_2.png) [@Yllaria](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yllaria)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2008, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-my-biopsy-results-today/448359/89 "2008-05-07T21:06:30Z")
Best thoughts for you and your family\*\* Ivylass\*\*. Is sounds like you and yours have the attitude that will take you through. ---
**Author:** ![MoodIndigo1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e8c25b/32.png) [@MoodIndigo1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MoodIndigo1)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2008, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-my-biopsy-results-today/448359/90 "2008-05-07T22:39:08Z")
[QUOTE=maladroit] Eight years ago I was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer and only offered palliative care, they offered me no hope at all. Today I’m cancer-free. Surprise! lol So, if I can do it you can do it. Seriously, they’ve learned so much about cancer in this decade. You might not lose your hair, it depends on which chemo they give you, if any. And be sure to talk to your nurses. Doctors are great, but those ladies know everything! Any ill-effects from your disease/treatment, chances are they can alleviate them. Don’t suffer needlessly. [/QUOTE] Good advice, and I’m a witness to the fact that 2 of the 3 women close to me who had breast cancer didn’t lose their hair. One of them wore a sort of cooling hat before, during, and after chemo, I think, to prevent hair loss. Getting back to the topic, I’m glad you have a schedule now, Ivylass, it’ll help you plan things. I’ll be rooting for you every step of the way. ---
**Author:** ![straykat23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c4cdca/32.png) [@straykat23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/straykat23)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2008, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-my-biopsy-results-today/448359/91 "2008-05-07T22:40:48Z")
Here’s a website with a great message board that will prove invaluable as you go through your treatment. [breastcancer.org](http://www.breastcancer.org/) Scroll to Community Knowledge Exchange. Best of luck to you. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2008, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-my-biopsy-results-today/448359/92 "2008-05-07T22:47:05Z")
{{{ **ivylass** }}} You know we’ll all help you thru this. Be strong, be positive. Good thoughts to you and yours! ---
**Author:** ![Coup\_Fourre](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ce73a5/32.png) [@Coup\_Fourre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Coup_Fourre)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2008, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-my-biopsy-results-today/448359/93 "2008-05-07T23:09:37Z")
Sending my thoughts and love your way, Ivylass. You will get thru this and everything will be okay. I was diagnosed at 37 with Stage 2 breast cancer. My only child was 2 at the time. I am now 41 and doing fine (all mams since have been clear). Had a lumpectomy, chemo and radiation. You will be fine. This is just a blip on the radar. As others have mentioned, breast cancer treatment is much better (or so I hear) than many years ago. Glad they are doing the MRI. Great diagnostic tool. The worst part of the treatment was losing my hair (it grows back!). I am mostly a lurker, so I will be following your progress. If you ever need someone to talk to (or email), I am always available. I can give you my email address if you would like. I didn’t really have anyone to talk to during my treatment that knew what it was like. I did try a couple of groups, but since I was so young, it was hard to relate. Most of the women in the groups were 60+! Get this book…Susan Love’s Breast Book. Can’t tell you how much it helped me. Take care. ---
**Author:** ![Suse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/df705f/32.png) [@Suse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Suse)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2008, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-my-biopsy-results-today/448359/94 "2008-05-07T23:15:04Z")
I have a friend from work who’s fighting colon cancer. She’s been in treatment (surgery, chemo, and radiation) for the last year and a half and didn’t lose her hair till early this year. So it might not be an issue for you. I’m thinking of you and sending good thoughts your way. You will beat this! ---
**Author:** ![jayjay](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jayjay/32/6765_2.png) [@jayjay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayjay)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2008, 11:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-my-biopsy-results-today/448359/95 "2008-05-07T23:16:28Z")
[QUOTE=Stringer] I’m sorry the news wasn’t what you were hoping. The good news is that we live in 2008 and not 1008! [/QUOTE] Or even 1988, for that matter! You have my positive thoughts, **ivylass**. You can beat this! ---
**Author:** ![IvoryTowerDenizen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ivorytowerdenizen/32/17937_2.png) [@IvoryTowerDenizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IvoryTowerDenizen)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2008, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-my-biopsy-results-today/448359/96 "2008-05-07T23:19:06Z")
All my best sent your way. Breast cancer treatments have come a tremendous way. ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2008, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-my-biopsy-results-today/448359/97 "2008-05-07T23:38:53Z")
you will be in my thoughts and prayers. i’m sorry the news wasn’t better. in an odd happenstanse, i read an article in my allergists office on monday; about robin roberts of g.m.a… it described what the makeup and hair people did to keep her looking hdtv good while she was undergoing treatment. skin tends to go rather dry, skin colour changes, hair disappearing, etc. the most interesting trivia thing i learned… they have eyebrow wigs!! for people who lose eyebrow hair from chemo or run of the mill skin/hair diseases. eyebrow wigs… who-da thunk! ms roberts did not go the eyebrow wig route, but did go with false eyelashes, drawn in eyebrows, and wigs. ---
**Author:** ![Indyellen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/indyellen/32/4176_2.png) [@Indyellen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Indyellen)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2008, 12:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-my-biopsy-results-today/448359/98 "2008-05-08T00:09:47Z")
Sorry to hear the news, **ivylass**. I know several survivors who have gone through various treatments, and although it sucks (in general), it’s do-able. And, I have to say, as much as one can know anyone from their posts on a message board, you are a strong, feisty woman who isn’t going to give up, so keep fighting. Good thoughts in your direction - for both you and your family. (Although it sounds like **ivylad** has stepped up as he should - you’ve got a good one there.) ---
**Author:** ![Shodan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9f8e36/32.png) [@Shodan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shodan)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2008, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-my-biopsy-results-today/448359/99 "2008-05-08T00:30:15Z")
You and your family are in my prayers, **ivylass**. Regards, Shodan ---
**Author:** ![norinew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/eb9ed0/32.png) [@norinew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/norinew)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2008, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-my-biopsy-results-today/448359/100 "2008-05-08T00:47:27Z")
Good vibes and prayers are headed your way from here in western Maryland! It sounds like your doc is really on top of things. Trust the doc!! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-my-biopsy-results-today/448359.md?page=4) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-my-biopsy-results-today/448359.md?page=6)