My mom just called me at work. Results from the biopsy are in and it’s good news – she does NOT have breast cancer. That’s all, just felt like sharing.
I don’t know you or your mother, but congrats!
Awesome news!!! Congratulations!!
So very happy for you, and your Mom… Now, go give her a hug!!
That is truly AWESOME news, BratMan! I’m so glad to hear that. Go, give her a really big hug from all of us!
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That’s wonderful news, ** Bratman!! ** Give your mom extra hugs for all of us!
I’m so happy for you and your mom, Bratman. Give her a long hug; I’m sure it was a scary, tense time for both of you.
The best of possible news–and thanks for sharing.
Veb
As someone who has been in this situation before: great news, Bratman!
Tell her to keep up the checks though (well, the doctor probably told her that as well). I’ve lost many family members to cancer already - also to forms of cancer that might have been cured had they been dicovered earlier.
Funniest thing… I’m typing this, and I’m SO glad for you. Yet, I’m tearing up as we speak.
There’s little all people have in common, but death, unfortunately, is one of them. I’ll stop now - this is supposed to be a Good News Thread, after all 
::firmly hugs Coldfire::
You have my sympathy, Coldfire. Both of my parents are dead now, my father to cancer.
It’s never easy, and the memories come back to you at the strangest times. It’s to your credit, and your past loved ones, that you remember. Maybe it takes having the worst happen to fully comprehend the miracle when someone else escapes it. By remembering the less fortunate you’re more fully celebrating their good news.
(Stop beating yourself up; that’s what we’re here for.)
–>assume comforting smiley here, so Chief Scott doesn’t go into total diabetic shock,<–
Veb
Thanks, Vebbie - you’re a real sweetheart…
Thank God! That must have been a scary time for your family.
Take a deep breath. Then have a beer. You’ve got good cause to be happy.
Coldy, that’s twice you’ve put tears in my eyes. Don’t do it anymore.
Oh my goodness, Bratman, do I ever know what you and your family have been going through until you heard this great news. I lost my mother to breast cancer 12½ years ago - she was 49 years old. She was first diagnosed at 42 and underwent a radical mastectomy. We were very hopeful when she passed the 5 year mark and was still clean after the surgery, chemo and radiation. Unfortunately she wasn’t as lucky as your mother in the long run.
I know you’ve been kindof upset with your family for forgetting your birthday. I’d say now’s the time to forgive them and give your mom a hug and tell her that you love her. Life’s just too damn short as it is.
I’m very happy for your wonderful news.
That must be such a relief for you and your family Brat. All too often we get caught up in our rants and sarcastic jibes. It’s great to hear some good news.
All the best.
Great news! Thanks for telling us! 
I would like to add my best wishes (“congratulations” doesn’t seem appropriate) as well.
And I agree with the others, I hope your mom keeps checking regularly.
And don’t make too big a deal about the birthday thing either. (If it makes you feel any better, BTW, I’m REALLY good at remembering other people’s birthday, and NO ONE remembers mine. This has been going on for about a decade or so) My suggestion is to take your mom out to lunch or dinner and let her know how much you appreciate her.
Thank you everyone for your good wishes. I appreciate it very much. Having already lost one loved one in a car accident, the possibility of losing my mother was really taking its toll on me.
Interestingly enough, Shayna, during the same phone call that my mom gave me the good news, she also said my dad had bought me a birthday present and it finally arrived (apparently it’s something he ordered) and he wants to give it to me himself. This is very odd because in the past, my mom always picked out presents for me and my sister and just told my dad what we were getting. This is the first time I can remember that my dad personally went out and picked something out and he wants to give it to me personally.
Just so you all know, I just had a coworker ask me if I was alright, cuz what I’ve read here made my eyes tear up and got me on the verge of crying. (Plus I get emotional when I think of the car wreck)
Brat, many times this board has brought me to tears. Its always wonderful to hear people’s great news, like you shared with us. I’m with Cold, I as well cried when I read your post.
My mom died of breast cancer and a short time ago I had a scare. I have prayed alot for a cure for this awful disease and hearing that your mom came through with flying colours was a real thrill for me. I love hearing great things!!!
I’m glad to hear your dad was the one who decided on your gift. Sometimes in our busy lives we forget to stand back and look at our families and realize just how important they are.
Give mom a big hug for me too!!
That’s great, Bratman. I’m very happy your Mom’s okay. And it’s really good she’ll keep up her testing. I finished my bout with cancer more than 16 years ago and I still keep an eye on myself. You never know when it might creep up again.
Congratulations
What really pissed me off about my mom having to go thru this was that the doctors told her that they noticed the spots during a mamogram 4 years ago! But they didn’t mention it to her because they felt the spots were to small to worry about at the time.
I’m no doctor, but could someone tell me how big an abnormality needs to be before the patient is told, or am I right about being pissed that they knew about this for four years, but didn’t say anything till they noticed a change in size?