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debm55

(53,300 posts)
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 09:09 AM Nov 11

Dear DU, I would like you to keep me in your thoughts, good vibes or prayers. I had a mammogram that showed abnormal,

Tomorrow, I am to receive two tests ==a different type of mammogram and a CAT Scan. I also have pain in my lymph glands in my neck and underarms. Thank you. Love, Deb.

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Dear DU, I would like you to keep me in your thoughts, good vibes or prayers. I had a mammogram that showed abnormal, (Original Post) debm55 Nov 11 OP
All my best wishes, deb... hlthe2b Nov 11 #1
Thank you,hlthe2b. I am nervous. debm55 Nov 11 #4
Sending you positive thoughts and good energy Deb. Irish_Dem Nov 11 #2
Thank you very much, Irish-Dem. debm55 Nov 11 #5
Many of us have had false positive mammograms. Irish_Dem Nov 11 #10
Oh I didn't know there could be false positives. I hope that is it. Thank you Irish_Dem. debm55 Nov 11 #13
Oh yes. A number of my friends have had them too. Irish_Dem Nov 11 #16
I had several false positives before the switch to digital dflprincess Nov 11 #88
When digital came out I think the radiologists had problems reading the new X-rays. Irish_Dem Nov 11 #142
debm55, I work in radiology. Laffy Kat Nov 11 #205
Thank you very much, Laffy Kay.Yes, My regular doctor. called for the bloodwork and tests. I have had this type of mammo debm55 Nov 11 #210
Yep I sure have. Leads to lots of anxiety. róisín_dubh Nov 11 #92
Yes alot of anxiety. Thank you.roisin_dudh. debm55 Nov 11 #110
I had one a couple of years ago. redstatebluegirl Nov 11 #190
Thank you redstatebluegirl . I am scared because I watched an aunt and two cousins on mother's side of the family. I debm55 Nov 11 #192
Me too dear... redstatebluegirl Nov 11 #195
Will do and good luck, thoughts, vibes and prayers! biophile Nov 11 #3
Thank you very much, biophile. debm55 Nov 11 #8
Did you happen to get a flu or Covid shot recently DaBronx Nov 11 #6
I had a Covid and Flu in August.One in each arm. They told me I would receive the results tomorrow from the radiologist. debm55 Nov 11 #9
Best wishes Deb. Easterncedar Nov 11 #7
Thank you Eastercedar. debm55 Nov 11 #11
Sending you my prayers for good results. brer cat Nov 11 #12
Thank you very much, brer cat. debm55 Nov 11 #14
I'll think good thoughts for you, Deb Diamond_Dog Nov 11 #15
Thank you very much for your kind words. I am glad your sister's turned okay. I am also glad you are a survivor. Love, debm55 Nov 11 #17
Deb, even if the tests find something there Diamond_Dog Nov 11 #21
And I am very glad you are. I lost two cousins and one aunt on the material side to breast cancer. I am glad you are debm55 Nov 11 #25
Of course. Harker Nov 11 #18
Thank you very much, Harker. debm55 Nov 11 #26
We'll take 'em as they come. Harker Nov 11 #34
Thank you my friend. I wish I had a mother to discuss this with, She is alive but would somehow blame this on me. debm55 Nov 11 #45
Then she doesn't warrant your confidence, and wouldn't be good for you. Harker Nov 11 #48
Definitely calling on The Source for you. CanonRay Nov 11 #19
Thank you very much, CanonRay. Love, Deb. debm55 Nov 11 #36
All the best to you, Deb Lefta Dissenter Nov 11 #20
Thank you very much, Lefta Dissenter. for your kind words. debm55 Nov 11 #46
I'm so sorry you are going through this uncertainty. Emile Nov 11 #22
Thank you very much. Emile. debm55 Nov 11 #112
I pray it's nothing, debm55 🙏🏼 You are in my meditations of hope 💚 Clouds Passing Nov 11 #23
Thank you very much Clouds Passing. debm55 Nov 11 #113
Sending prayers your way for the best possible outcome for those tests! woodsprite Nov 11 #24
Thank you very much, woodsprite with that information. debm55 Nov 11 #118
Hoping for the best deb underpants Nov 11 #27
Thank you very much, underpants. debm55 Nov 11 #119
Best of luck to you, debm. greatauntoftriplets Nov 11 #28
Thank you very much, greatauntoftriplets. debm55 Nov 11 #120
Best wishes. My wife had similar fears and ended up with a clean bill of health. NNadir Nov 11 #29
Thank you very much, NNadir for those encouraging words. debm55 Nov 11 #122
Hang in there! Ocelot II Nov 11 #30
Thanks Ocelot II debm55 Nov 11 #123
All the best, Deb. You are in the thoughts of many, many people! Whyisthisstillclose Nov 11 #31
Yes they are my family and I love you all. Thank you whyisthisstillclose. debm55 Nov 11 #124
Oh, Deb, I hate that this is happening. I know the stress Polly Hennessey Nov 11 #32
Thank you very much Polly Hennessey. Thank you my friend. debm55 Nov 11 #125
Sending Reiki Healing to you. no_hypocrisy Nov 11 #33
Oh, no_hypocrisy. thank you very much my DU friend. debm55 Nov 11 #127
You got it! I'm with you 💕 MLAA Nov 11 #35
Thank you very much, MLAA. debm55 Nov 11 #126
Sending you my very best DU vibes Wicked Blue Nov 11 #37
Love you and thanks Wicked Blue. debm55 Nov 11 #128
You'll be in my prayers. area51 Nov 11 #38
Thank you very much, area51. debm55 Nov 11 #41
🫂 mwmisses4289 Nov 11 #39
Thank you very much, mwmisses4289. debm55 Nov 11 #40
Oh no! pandr32 Nov 11 #42
Thank you my dear pandr32. Love, deb debm55 Nov 11 #129
Thinking of you. LittleGirl Nov 11 #43
Thank you very much. Little girl. debm55 Nov 11 #133
Sending vibes now... nuxvomica Nov 11 #44
Thank you nuxvomica. debm55 Nov 11 #134
Good on you for getting your check up as soon as you felt change. So many factors could be in play Deuxcents Nov 11 #47
I have been very stressed out. Husband has malignant prostrate cancer. and have an abusive family asking for favors. I debm55 Nov 11 #196
hoping for the best of outcomes AltairIV Nov 11 #49
Hope that all goes well. PittBlue Nov 11 #50
Thank you very much, PittBlue. debm55 Nov 11 #174
Best Wishes to you, Deb DeeDeeNY Nov 11 #51
Thank you very much, DeeDeeNY. debm55 Nov 11 #175
"" AllaN01Bear Nov 11 #52
Thank you Bear debm55 Nov 11 #176
Good vibes to you! ZDU Nov 11 #53
My mom survived breast cancer twice, deb. True Dough Nov 11 #54
Thank you True Dough. debm55 Nov 11 #178
My heart goes out to you, my dear debm55. All my best vibes and hopes are now yours! CaliforniaPeggy Nov 11 #55
Sending prayers cate94 Nov 11 #56
Dear Deb, Already enormously in your favor is that you got initial screening. These follow up KitFox Nov 11 #57
We're all with you Deb! Endlessmike56 Nov 11 #58
Sending love and good vibes to you dear Deb Grim Chieftain Nov 11 #59
Sending positive thoughts to you karin_sj Nov 11 #60
Sending all my good vibes to you!! chowder66 Nov 11 #61
Hoping for the best possible outcome angrychair Nov 11 #62
You will be in my prayers, debm55. lapucelle Nov 11 #63
My best to you and your family. It's a shock to hear of abnormal mamograms riversedge Nov 11 #64
Sending hugs and support Deb. I always get called livetohike Nov 11 #65
100% positive prayers for you, deb. May all the good angels watch over you and all the LoisB Nov 11 #66
Stay hopeful Katcat Nov 11 #67
Deb, sending you positive thoughts and prayers. lucca18 Nov 11 #68
I prayed for you. This is very scary, I know. Faced this in my own family. They can do a lot today. Joinfortmill Nov 11 #69
Deb, I wish you the very best! hamsterjill Nov 11 #70
Prayers are coming your way! 🙏💗 BittyJenkins Nov 11 #71
You have my thoughts and prayers, Debm55! OAITW r.2.0 Nov 11 #72
Best wishes to you and lots of love. Erda Nov 11 #73
Wishing you the best, Deb JoseBalow Nov 11 #74
Good vibes on the way! Shambala Nov 11 #75
Sincerely wishing rustysgurl Nov 11 #76
You are always such a positive supporting force on DU. markodochartaigh Nov 11 #77
We are all with you on this. OLDMDDEM Nov 11 #78
Best Wishes waterwatcher123 Nov 11 #79
Debbie, we will all be with you, not just tomorrow, JMCKUSICK Nov 11 #80
Sending good vibes orangecrush Nov 11 #81
Good luck Deb jfz9580m Nov 11 #82
You got it Deb! subterranean Nov 11 #83
We're with you Wild blueberry Nov 11 #84
all the best thoughts to you onethatcares Nov 11 #85
Hoping for good results with the new tests FemDemERA Nov 11 #86
I hope so too. Thank you very much, FemDemERA. debm55 Nov 11 #108
Best of luck, Deb! LNM Nov 11 #87
Thank you very much for your kindness. LMN. debm55 Nov 11 #106
You certainly have our good wishes. Best of luck and good fortune. Safe as Milk Nov 11 #89
Thank you very much Safe as Milk. debm55 Nov 11 #105
Sending positive energy and prayers godsentme Nov 11 #90
Bless you godsentme. debm55 Nov 11 #104
wishing all the best debm55! barbtries Nov 11 #91
Thank you, barbtries. I will. debm55 Nov 11 #103
Bless you, Deb - colorado_ufo Nov 11 #93
Thank you very much, colorado_ufo. debm55 Nov 11 #102
I've said a prayer for you. Dorothy V Nov 11 #94
Thank you very much, Dorothy V. debm55 Nov 11 #101
Take Care Deb MacKasey Nov 11 #95
Thank you MacKasey. I am thinking of the hymn. Be Not Afraid. debm55 Nov 11 #100
Hoping for a false positive (common) justaprogressive Nov 11 #96
I am hoping for that too, Thank you very much justaprogressive. debm55 Nov 11 #99
Done. Wishing you the best. sinkingfeeling Nov 11 #97
Thank you very much, sinkingfeeling. debm55 Nov 11 #98
Sending you good thoughts and vibes, Debbie Niagara Nov 11 #107
Thank you my dear friend Niagara. I use Dove Soap and my detergent is non perfumed, I have had this for awhile. I got my debm55 Nov 11 #109
Holding you in my heart, deb. Stay strong, you're not alone. n/t TygrBright Nov 11 #111
Good vibes KT2000 Nov 11 #114
Sending healing hugs and prayers. gademocrat7 Nov 11 #115
I hope you are ok. Praying for you! I know it's scary. 58Sunliner Nov 11 #116
I wish you the very best, Deb. The same thing happened to my wife six years ago. rsdsharp Nov 11 #117
Sending good vibes your way, Deb. LudwigPastorius Nov 11 #121
Thank you for your vibes, LudwigPastorius. debm55 Nov 11 #131
Healing vibes to you, Deb WhiteTara Nov 11 #130
Hello debm55 pdxflyboy Nov 11 #132
Here's hoping for am imaging artifact fargone Nov 11 #135
Oh Deb...sending you tranquil, positive vibes in calming shades of blue!! 🧿💙🌌🌏🌌 CrispyQ Nov 11 #136
I hope it's nothing 🙏🙏 sending a hug 💙 TommieMommy Nov 11 #137
Deb retiredwelder Nov 11 #138
Hugs, deb. Sending all of the vibes. We love you. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Nov 11 #139
Deb, you are always in my thoughts, heart, and prayers now, as you go through your travels w/ this issue. SWBTATTReg Nov 11 #140
Good thoughts headed your way! rurallib Nov 11 #141
As I recently told CaliforniaPeggy, I will have positive thoughts for negative results. Buddyzbuddy Nov 11 #143
You have our best wishes Deb. boonecreek Nov 11 #144
Hugs to ya, deb... MiHale Nov 11 #145
Just picked this up, deb peggysue2 Nov 11 #146
I have also had an abnormal mammogram that turned out to be nothing. HeartsCanHope Nov 11 #147
Sending positive vibes your way! Mad_Dem_X Nov 11 #148
Isn't it wonderful the support you get from this site? Katinfl Nov 11 #149
You're in my thoughts Laurelin Nov 11 #150
Best of Luck, Deb ProfessorGAC Nov 11 #151
I forgot to add Laurelin Nov 11 #152
Max good vibes on their way debm55!!! IA8IT Nov 11 #153
Thank you very much, IA8IT debm55 Nov 11 #160
will do discntnt_irny_srcsm Nov 11 #154
Thank you very much, discntnt_irny_srcsm. debm55 Nov 11 #159
Good vibes and thoughts to you, Deb Bayard Nov 11 #155
Thank you Bayard, They said I should have the results tomorrow. debm55 Nov 11 #158
Positive vibes for you! Mayo Clinic says that swollen lymph glands are not an immediate threat to life, see here: Exp Nov 11 #156
Thank you very much, Exp debm55 Nov 11 #157
Most definitely, you are in my thoughts! Trueblue Texan Nov 11 #161
Thank you very much Trueblue Texan. debm55 Nov 11 #163
Hoping for a false positive Tesha Nov 11 #162
Me too. Thank you Tesha. debm55 Nov 11 #164
All available good vibes are headed your way! OldBaldy1701E Nov 11 #165
Healing vibes on the way to you, Deb SheltieLover Nov 11 #166
Many are focusing GOOD VIBES on you dear lady. Sneederbunk Nov 11 #167
We're with you, Deb. choie Nov 11 #168
Thank you very much. choie. debm55 Nov 11 #171
Deb, I have been there. TNNurse Nov 11 #169
Thank you very much for your kind words, TNNurse. debm55 Nov 11 #170
Good luck WmChris Nov 11 #172
Thank you very much.WmChris debm55 Nov 11 #173
Well wishes from 173 people, so far, so you know that your friends here on DU are pulling for you and your family. FadedMullet Nov 11 #177
Thank you very much. Faded Mullet. debm55 Nov 11 #180
Hoping for nothing but the best for you! nt spooky3 Nov 11 #179
All the best debm55. My thoughts and prayers are for your complete recovery to good health. Fla Dem Nov 11 #181
Thoughts and prayers on their way.❤️🙏 surfered Nov 11 #182
You're going to be fine either way. Ligyron Nov 11 #183
Hopefully you'll have good news tomorrow. My DW went through this last year and after walkingman Nov 11 #184
Very best wishes to you, Deb MorbidButterflyTat Nov 11 #185
Good vibes going your way. Beacool Nov 11 #186
Hoping for good news for you, best wishes. (n/t) Moostache Nov 11 #187
Thank you, they told me I would have the rests tomorrow. debm55 Nov 11 #194
Keeping you in my thoughts sweet Deb. redstatebluegirl Nov 11 #188
Thank you very much redstatebluegirl. debm55 Nov 11 #193
All of our best Wishes! MalcolmNance Nov 11 #189
Thank you very much MalcolmNance. To add emojis , hit classic smilies. You can't put in the title (this) There are debm55 Nov 11 #191
Hello Malcolm Niagara Nov 11 #200
Wrap our softest, coziest hugs around you, Deb dear some_of_us_are_sane Nov 11 #197
Hang in there, debm55. Best wishes. (nt) Paladin Nov 11 #198
Sending good vibes DownriverDem Nov 11 #199
Dear debm55, I am sending you good vibes and MIButterfly Nov 11 #201
Au certainement. marble falls Nov 11 #202
You got it. Botany Nov 11 #203
Sending hugs. BlueKota Nov 11 #204
Early AM tomorrow, I and 20 others will be praying for you and the hospital staff who care for you. ancianita Nov 11 #206
Praying that good vibes from your DU family will carry sueh Nov 11 #207
Will keep you in thoughts MNRPh Nov 11 #208
Prayers and healing vibes to you deb berniesandersmittens Nov 11 #209
Aw, geeebz! Hoping for a much milder medical reason than the scary one! electric_blue68 Nov 11 #211
Sending you love, good vibes and prayers, sweet Deb. wordstroken Nov 11 #212
Best wishes. CentralMass Nov 11 #213
You betcha, sweetie! calimary Nov 11 #214
Oh dear wendyb-NC Nov 11 #215
Dear Deb milestogo Nov 11 #216
Wishing you all the best. I know how agonizing the wait for a diagnosis is. SunSeeker Nov 11 #217
Sending my hopes for health and healing Tumbulu Nov 11 #218
Zay gezunt! Behind the Aegis Nov 12 #219
Sending lots of thoughts, good vibes and prayers Deb mvd Nov 12 #220
Sending hugs mokeyz Nov 12 #221
Sending positive energy your way debm55 oasis Nov 12 #222
Oh shit!!! BigmanPigman Nov 12 #223
Scary.. Permanut Nov 12 #224
Love, light Sugarcoated Nov 12 #225
Debm, you are in my thoughts. I am hoping for the best news for you. Nt Ilikepurple Nov 12 #226
Oh my! malaise Nov 12 #227
Good luck, Deb. catbyte Nov 12 #228
Sending with you, DebM55 dlilafae Nov 12 #229
Oh no debm55, ♥️ 🙏🏻 ♥️ 🙏🏻 ♥️ 🙏🏻 a kennedy Nov 12 #230

debm55

(53,300 posts)
13. Oh I didn't know there could be false positives. I hope that is it. Thank you Irish_Dem.
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 09:23 AM
Nov 11

Irish_Dem

(78,297 posts)
16. Oh yes. A number of my friends have had them too.
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 09:33 AM
Nov 11

They tell you that your mammogram came back abnormal.
So they send you for other tests and you have sleepless nights over it.

Then the radiologist comes out and says all the second tests look good.
It was just some sort of shadow on the original.

It happened quite a bit when mammograms switched over to digital.
I am not sure the incident rate now.

Also keep in mind anything they catch early is usually a very good prognosis.
So you are doing the right thing to get regular mammograms.

I hope all the women reading your OP make sure they get their mammogram.

dflprincess

(29,098 posts)
88. I had several false positives before the switch to digital
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 12:00 PM
Nov 11

S8nce then I've had no call backs. I guess it can go both ways.

Irish_Dem

(78,297 posts)
142. When digital came out I think the radiologists had problems reading the new X-rays.
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 02:30 PM
Nov 11

Things must have looked larger than normal and women were getting call backs.

Laffy Kat

(16,825 posts)
205. debm55, I work in radiology.
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 08:53 PM
Nov 11

About a third of our call-back mammos are for additional views and/or additional studies, usually ultrasounds, Most of those call backs turn out to be something benign. Try not to worry too much, although I know it's difficult.

debm55

(53,300 posts)
210. Thank you very much, Laffy Kay.Yes, My regular doctor. called for the bloodwork and tests. I have had this type of mammo
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 09:16 PM
Nov 11

before, I don't look forward to it.

róisín_dubh

(12,196 posts)
92. Yep I sure have. Leads to lots of anxiety.
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 12:03 PM
Nov 11

My lymph nodes always show up weird in them as well, thanks to being very heavily tattooed on my arms, back and chest.
Good luck to you!

redstatebluegirl

(12,744 posts)
190. I had one a couple of years ago.
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 07:16 PM
Nov 11

Scared the daylights out of me. I have dense beasts and that may have caused it. After further testing they found no problem.

Get those mammograms ladies!

debm55

(53,300 posts)
192. Thank you redstatebluegirl . I am scared because I watched an aunt and two cousins on mother's side of the family. I
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 07:40 PM
Nov 11

hope I am like you and they find no problem.

biophile

(1,063 posts)
3. Will do and good luck, thoughts, vibes and prayers!
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 09:11 AM
Nov 11

I’ll throw all I’ve got your way for a healthy outcome! Love to you!

DaBronx

(749 posts)
6. Did you happen to get a flu or Covid shot recently
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 09:13 AM
Nov 11

If so. It can cause swollen lymph nodes, especially on the side where you got the shot.

Thinking of you with best wishes for good news.

debm55

(53,300 posts)
9. I had a Covid and Flu in August.One in each arm. They told me I would receive the results tomorrow from the radiologist.
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 09:17 AM
Nov 11

Thank you DaBronx.

Diamond_Dog

(39,308 posts)
15. I'll think good thoughts for you, Deb
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 09:26 AM
Nov 11

My sister just had an “abnormal “ mammogram and had to have another different kind. It turned out normal.

I am a breast cancer survivor so I understand how it feels. Just keep busy, keep your mind on something else today. Get out for a few hours and go somewhere if you can. Best to you, love, Diamond. Hope everything turns out OK.

debm55

(53,300 posts)
17. Thank you very much for your kind words. I am glad your sister's turned okay. I am also glad you are a survivor. Love,
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 09:41 AM
Nov 11

Deb.

Diamond_Dog

(39,308 posts)
21. Deb, even if the tests find something there
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 09:50 AM
Nov 11

Nowadays the treatments are so much better, even better than when I went through it. And it’s been 19 years for me after they found stage 3 and I’m still here. 🙂.

debm55

(53,300 posts)
25. And I am very glad you are. I lost two cousins and one aunt on the material side to breast cancer. I am glad you are
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 09:59 AM
Nov 11

here. Love, Deb,

debm55

(53,300 posts)
45. Thank you my friend. I wish I had a mother to discuss this with, She is alive but would somehow blame this on me.
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 10:25 AM
Nov 11

Harker

(17,191 posts)
48. Then she doesn't warrant your confidence, and wouldn't be good for you.
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 10:34 AM
Nov 11

You're better off sharing with your friends, and reflecting in your own considerable wisdom.

Lefta Dissenter

(6,695 posts)
20. All the best to you, Deb
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 09:50 AM
Nov 11

Like others above, I have been called back after an abnormal mammogram, and everything was normal in the subsequent tests. But the stress in the meantime is the worst.

Sending all sorts of positive thoughts your way.

Emile

(39,507 posts)
22. I'm so sorry you are going through this uncertainty.
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 09:52 AM
Nov 11

Take a big breath, the next step will give you more information. In the meantime, we all wish you the best.

Clouds Passing

(6,638 posts)
23. I pray it's nothing, debm55 🙏🏼 You are in my meditations of hope 💚
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 09:54 AM
Nov 11

I had bc with lymph node involvement 14 years ago.

woodsprite

(12,529 posts)
24. Sending prayers your way for the best possible outcome for those tests!
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 09:57 AM
Nov 11

I've had a mammogram and a pelvic CT scan that showed possible lymph node issues. They watched me closely (every 3mo for a year) to see if the nodes continued to enlarge. When they didn't, they labeled them as 'reactive lymph nodes' and said the breast pain (which had gone away over time) was due to pressure on a nerve. Now when I have a mammogram, they always do the 'enhanced' imaging version.

NNadir

(37,010 posts)
29. Best wishes. My wife had similar fears and ended up with a clean bill of health.
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 10:07 AM
Nov 11

My sister in law did prove to have cancer, and is now a ten year survivor after a lumpectomy.

There are huge advances in treating breast cancer.

Good luck.

Polly Hennessey

(8,399 posts)
32. Oh, Deb, I hate that this is happening. I know the stress
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 10:09 AM
Nov 11

is there but remember you are strong and I am feeling all the positive energy I can give to you. 🫶🏼👍

Wicked Blue

(8,386 posts)
37. Sending you my very best DU vibes
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 10:19 AM
Nov 11

(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

pandr32

(13,663 posts)
42. Oh no!
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 10:23 AM
Nov 11

You must be distressed as can be. Hopefully, whatever was abnormal in your mammogram will be something that is manageable. We DUers adore you and are rooting for you to get this behind you ASAP.
Hugs!

LittleGirl

(8,917 posts)
43. Thinking of you.
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 10:25 AM
Nov 11

I had a lumpectomy in 2022, Stage 0. I get checked every other year now and I'm 66.

I was willing to have everything removed if needed. I hope you don't have to face that and I'll be keeping you in my thoughts. I think the worst part was the MRI laying on the table face down. Ugh I hated that one.

Deuxcents

(24,988 posts)
47. Good on you for getting your check up as soon as you felt change. So many factors could be in play
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 10:28 AM
Nov 11

So they’ll check for hormone changes, fibroids, and stress, too. Our bodies change all the time so be positive because that’s also a factor. We’re here for you thru thick n thin 🌺

debm55

(53,300 posts)
196. I have been very stressed out. Husband has malignant prostrate cancer. and have an abusive family asking for favors. I
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 07:47 PM
Nov 11

am tired but I come here every day to read, laugh and be with my DU family.

AltairIV

(997 posts)
49. hoping for the best of outcomes
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 10:35 AM
Nov 11

Will be keeping you in my thoughts and sending positive energy.

DeeDeeNY

(3,875 posts)
51. Best Wishes to you, Deb
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 10:40 AM
Nov 11

The news is unsettling, but please try to not worry prematurely, however difficult that will be..

True Dough

(25,294 posts)
54. My mom survived breast cancer twice, deb.
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 10:42 AM
Nov 11

And that was many years ago. There's been a lot of advances since then.

So, first let's hope it's not cancer.

But even if it is, you'll beat it. The whole Lounge will be behind you!

CaliforniaPeggy

(155,844 posts)
55. My heart goes out to you, my dear debm55. All my best vibes and hopes are now yours!
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 10:42 AM
Nov 11

I truly understand how scary this moment is for you. Please take care of yourself as you pass through this moment.

Lean on us!

You matter!



KitFox

(478 posts)
57. Dear Deb, Already enormously in your favor is that you got initial screening. These follow up
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 10:48 AM
Nov 11

tests will pinpoint a ton of information. You know how much you mean to us and collectively we are winging our caring thoughts and energy to you. Hope you can get some peaceful rest. Please keep us posted. We care so much. Love and hugs dear heart 🧡🧡🧡

Grim Chieftain

(988 posts)
59. Sending love and good vibes to you dear Deb
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 10:50 AM
Nov 11

You have the support and good wishes from everyone here. For what it's worth, my lymph nodes from my ears and down my neck have been swollen for years, yes years. So far, so good.

Please keep us posted.

karin_sj

(1,288 posts)
60. Sending positive thoughts to you
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 10:50 AM
Nov 11

Hopefully, this is something benign that can be remedied.

riversedge

(78,944 posts)
64. My best to you and your family. It's a shock to hear of abnormal mamograms
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 10:58 AM
Nov 11

to the body mind and spirit. Take each day as they come, yet ask lots of questions.

livetohike

(23,883 posts)
65. Sending hugs and support Deb. I always get called
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 11:00 AM
Nov 11

back for another look. Dense breasts, fibrous and lipomas! Positive vibes coming your way for a good outcome. Detection and treatment (if needed) is so much better now .

LoisB

(12,108 posts)
66. 100% positive prayers for you, deb. May all the good angels watch over you and all the
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 11:05 AM
Nov 11

tests come back negative for anything. We need you. God bless you, deb.

Katcat

(516 posts)
67. Stay hopeful
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 11:07 AM
Nov 11

I had a mammogram that was wonky a few years ago. Had to have another and it came out fine so bad readings do happen. Keeping you in my thoughts

Joinfortmill

(19,669 posts)
69. I prayed for you. This is very scary, I know. Faced this in my own family. They can do a lot today.
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 11:15 AM
Nov 11

hamsterjill

(16,870 posts)
70. Deb, I wish you the very best!
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 11:17 AM
Nov 11

First of all, you will be in my prayers. That is my practice.

Second, I've been through the callback process, etc., and it is nerve wracking. So don't beat yourself up for being scared. It's normal to be concerned. My own situation turned out to be a stable mass that was monitored for a period of time and determined to be unremarkable.

You already know that you were doing the sensible and RIGHT thing for yourself by going for the mammogram in the first place. So give yourself some grace for doing that. If there is something (and I pray there is not!), then you will have caught it early.

I will remember to pray for you early tomorrow morning.

markodochartaigh

(4,701 posts)
77. You are always such a positive supporting force on DU.
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 11:36 AM
Nov 11

I pray that the positive good vibes that you radiate through the universe will come back to you.

JMCKUSICK

(4,718 posts)
80. Debbie, we will all be with you, not just tomorrow,
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 11:42 AM
Nov 11

But each day of your journey,
Please know that you touch us every day, that you are one of the people that make up the soul of DU.
Your presence here is so calming, engaging, and love filled, that that and love filled, that we are with you and have been all along.
From Rich's cancer a year and a half ago to potatoes or stuffing, ham or turkey, you're so treasured and loved that I hope you feel light as a feather when we carry you all through the day tomorrow.
I love you Debbie, and I know you know that I am one of many.
Please let that love give you peace and comfort tomorrow, along with a feeling of safety.
Love, John

subterranean

(3,728 posts)
83. You got it Deb!
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 11:47 AM
Nov 11

Sending you my best wishes for a good outcome! I’m on the west coast, so they may take a while to get there.

FemDemERA

(653 posts)
86. Hoping for good results with the new tests
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 11:57 AM
Nov 11

As someone else said, sometimes there is a false positive, or something that looks odd but turns out to be nothing. Hoping that is the case for you, Deb.

godsentme

(200 posts)
90. Sending positive energy and prayers
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 12:02 PM
Nov 11

Wishing you a peaceful heart and mind as you go through this. 🫶🙏☮️

Dorothy V

(424 posts)
94. I've said a prayer for you.
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 12:11 PM
Nov 11

More prayers to come, too, also virtual hugs. Whatever this is, you can get through it.
Remember, we love you, and are all praying/thinking good thoughts/sending vibes/spilling our beer for you.

Niagara

(11,204 posts)
107. Sending you good thoughts and vibes, Debbie
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 12:51 PM
Nov 11

Most abnormal mammograms usually tend to be nothing serious. I'm glad that you're getting checked out.


I'm also wondering if you have changed brands with laundry detergent, body soap, perfumes or deodorant. Anything that you would have an allergic painful reaction to both your neck and armpits.


I ask because I had a bad reaction to a new deodorant awhile back and it took about a month for it to be extremely painful in my armpit Although I didn't experience the pain in my neck.

I actually found a Reddit sub about the stinging armpit pain that I was experiencing. There were several complaints about the very same deodorant that I had switched to causing stinging armpit and in the same armpit.

The brand was Dove and I immediately stopped using it. I haven't experienced any pain since then.

My entire point is to rule out any allergic reactions to any new products that you might have switched to recently.

I wish you the best, Debbie.







debm55

(53,300 posts)
109. Thank you my dear friend Niagara. I use Dove Soap and my detergent is non perfumed, I have had this for awhile. I got my
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 12:58 PM
Nov 11

mamagrams , but was too busy taking care of my sister and Rich to make an appointment. That was dumb.

gademocrat7

(11,747 posts)
115. Sending healing hugs and prayers.
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 01:22 PM
Nov 11

Take care and know you have your DU family supporting you.💙

rsdsharp

(11,607 posts)
117. I wish you the very best, Deb. The same thing happened to my wife six years ago.
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 01:26 PM
Nov 11

She just had her last appointment with her oncologist. She’s been cancer free since the surgery and radiation. Hang in there.

CrispyQ

(40,502 posts)
136. Oh Deb...sending you tranquil, positive vibes in calming shades of blue!! 🧿💙🌌🌏🌌
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 01:56 PM
Nov 11

Let us know.

SWBTATTReg

(25,896 posts)
140. Deb, you are always in my thoughts, heart, and prayers now, as you go through your travels w/ this issue.
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 02:18 PM
Nov 11

May the Almighty caress you, help ease your pain, and heal you.

peggysue2

(12,328 posts)
146. Just picked this up, deb
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 02:58 PM
Nov 11

Sorry to read this challenge you're facing. Of course, the DU Community will have your back; it always does. Good thoughts, blessings, vibes, sacrifices to the Goddesses, whatever it takes.

Keep the faith.

HeartsCanHope

(1,437 posts)
147. I have also had an abnormal mammogram that turned out to be nothing.
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 03:00 PM
Nov 11

Good vibes for the best outcome, and you'll be in my thoughts.

Katinfl

(562 posts)
149. Isn't it wonderful the support you get from this site?
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 03:32 PM
Nov 11

It’s quite amazing. May I offer my best wishes for a good outcome. Please keep us posted.

Laurelin

(754 posts)
150. You're in my thoughts
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 03:33 PM
Nov 11

I hope it will be benign. In May I had a questionable ultrasound. 6 weeks later I had major surgery. My ultrasound wasn't a false positive. 6 weeks after surgery I started a month of radiation. Mine wasn't breast cancer and it wasn't even slightly fun but now I'm all healed, cancer free, and slowly regaining my strength and energy. I'm only saying all that because IF (and I hope not! ) your test results aren't great, you can get through it and return to health. You might want to think about who you have in your life that can help you, or have some meals prepared and frozen, just in case.

Try not to worry, get help and support where you can, complain all you want and go have some fun. ❤

Laurelin

(754 posts)
152. I forgot to add
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 03:44 PM
Nov 11

One of my best friend was diagnosed with breast cancer 3 years ago. Since her treatment she's traveled extensively, written several books, gone on world wide book tours, and does not have cancer. Unlike me, she barely slowed down for treatment. She needed a person to keep track of all her appointments and had to fly back and forth to get her radiation.

Stay strong!

Exp

(713 posts)
156. Positive vibes for you! Mayo Clinic says that swollen lymph glands are not an immediate threat to life, see here:
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 04:20 PM
Nov 11

( I Googled: Painful lymph glands in neck and under arms )

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/swollen-lymph-nodes/symptoms-causes/syc-20353902

Overview

Swollen lymph nodes most often happen because of infection from bacteria or viruses. Rarely, cancer causes swollen lymph nodes.

The lymph nodes, also called lymph glands, play a vital role in the body being able to fight off infections. They work as filters, trapping viruses, bacteria and other causes of illnesses before they can infect other parts of the body. Common areas for swollen lymph nodes include the neck, under the chin, in the armpits and in the groin.

Sometimes, time and warm compresses may be all that's needed to treat swollen lymph nodes. Sometimes,>If an infection causes swollen lymph nodes, treatment depends on the infection.

Trueblue Texan

(4,066 posts)
161. Most definitely, you are in my thoughts!
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 04:43 PM
Nov 11

Sending all the healing light and good vibes your way!

OldBaldy1701E

(9,678 posts)
165. All available good vibes are headed your way!
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 05:08 PM
Nov 11

Prayers have been offered and sacrifices have been performed!

(Okay, the last one is not true, but we would!!)

TNNurse

(7,470 posts)
169. Deb, I have been there.
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 05:43 PM
Nov 11

It is hard not to panic before you know. I remember, I was totally in denial. I am now a 13 year survivor. I had surgery, chemo and radiation and I am still here. I had a positive lymph node. I had a mammogram, biopsy and MRI all in one morning. It was hard, it was all consuming, but it can be done. When the biopsy was done, the radiologist smeared the slide and looked at me and said "this is cancer". It was what I needed to get going. I thank her whenever I see her.

Many of us know and we will keep you in our thoughts.


Alice Beth

FadedMullet

(577 posts)
177. Well wishes from 173 people, so far, so you know that your friends here on DU are pulling for you and your family.
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 06:24 PM
Nov 11

Call me an optimist, but I've got a good feeling about your tests and your outcome. So there's that.

Fla Dem

(27,359 posts)
181. All the best debm55. My thoughts and prayers are for your complete recovery to good health.
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 06:43 PM
Nov 11

HANG IN THERE GIRL!!! You can do it Deb.

Ligyron

(7,995 posts)
183. You're going to be fine either way.
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 06:48 PM
Nov 11

False positives are not uncommon as some of the ladies here have shared.

But even if it goes the other way the surgery now is much different than the old days where you were left with a crater.

My wife had a lump that turned out to be a carcinoma. The reconstruction doc ask what result we wanted post removal. Would we like them larger for instance! Huh? ..What, you can do that. Sure can.
She had huge boobs before so she decided on a “C” cup and is thrilled w the result. Better than ever, no more sore back.

walkingman

(10,178 posts)
184. Hopefully you'll have good news tomorrow. My DW went through this last year and after
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 06:53 PM
Nov 11

a 3D mammogram and ultrasound it was a false positive. In our rural hospital a 2D was standard but now has been upgraded to 3D.

MorbidButterflyTat

(3,993 posts)
185. Very best wishes to you, Deb
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 06:56 PM
Nov 11

Your threads in the Lounge always brighten my day. You are appreciated. My thoughts are with you.

MalcolmNance

(16 posts)
189. All of our best Wishes!
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 07:12 PM
Nov 11

I am so glad you shared this. I am sending you my best and hope for the best. I don't know how to add emojis, but here is a HUG!

debm55

(53,300 posts)
191. Thank you very much MalcolmNance. To add emojis , hit classic smilies. You can't put in the title (this) There are
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 07:37 PM
Nov 11

emojis you can add to the first line you type. but I don't know how to do.

Niagara

(11,204 posts)
200. Hello Malcolm
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 08:32 PM
Nov 11

There's two separate ways to add emojis.

Once you click on "reply" you should see a "classic smilies" button to the right of the tabs. I placed a red rectangle around the classic smilies button in this image. Click on this button to get access to DU's emojis.





If your using a keyboard, press the windows button and the period punctuation mark. An entire world of emoji's will be at your service to use. My favorite are the Halloween emojis. 🎃🧟👻🧛


My apologies for the image being so large.

DownriverDem

(6,943 posts)
199. Sending good vibes
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 08:09 PM
Nov 11

and prayers. Hoping for good results. It's good you will know right away and not have to spend days in worry.

MIButterfly

(1,745 posts)
201. Dear debm55, I am sending you good vibes and
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 08:42 PM
Nov 11

I will keep a good thought that it all turns out well. You are such a valued member of our DU family. I know that I speak for many others when I say you brighten my day with your posts. I'll be thinking of you tomorrow and hoping for the best.

Much love always,
MIButterfly

ancianita

(42,669 posts)
206. Early AM tomorrow, I and 20 others will be praying for you and the hospital staff who care for you.
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 09:00 PM
Nov 11

It will always be better to know than be in denial and fear.
Be still. Relax your shoulders. Close your eyes, listen to your breathing, and breathe. Have courage. You're going to be okay.

sueh

(1,930 posts)
207. Praying that good vibes from your DU family will carry
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 09:05 PM
Nov 11

you through. ❤️❤️❤️

berniesandersmittens

(12,876 posts)
209. Prayers and healing vibes to you deb
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 09:06 PM
Nov 11

That must be scary to go through. Keeping you in my heart sister

electric_blue68

(25,164 posts)
211. Aw, geeebz! Hoping for a much milder medical reason than the scary one!
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 09:22 PM
Nov 11

I hope that makes sense!

wordstroken

(1,400 posts)
212. Sending you love, good vibes and prayers, sweet Deb.
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 09:28 PM
Nov 11

Along with powerfully strong energy.
💕❤️🥰

🦋 wordstroken

calimary

(88,629 posts)
214. You betcha, sweetie!
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 09:45 PM
Nov 11

I hope you pass with more flying colors than any of us got in grade school!!!

I'l bet every DUer who reads or heard about this will be sending gentle reminders to God to keep you safely held in the palm of His hand.

wendyb-NC

(4,547 posts)
215. Oh dear
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 09:54 PM
Nov 11

I am sending healing vibes and prayers that the tests are not the worst. that you are healed and maintain good health for many years to come.

milestogo

(22,277 posts)
216. Dear Deb
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 10:41 PM
Nov 11

My thoughts are with you, and I hope that further tests show something benign. But we are with you no matter what.

SunSeeker

(57,351 posts)
217. Wishing you all the best. I know how agonizing the wait for a diagnosis is.
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 10:46 PM
Nov 11

Hang in there.

Permanut

(7,813 posts)
224. Scary..
Wed Nov 12, 2025, 01:28 AM
Nov 12

My wife is a ten year survivor, because of the amazing things that can be done now..

Also we need you here, so get after what you need to do.

Good thoughts, vibes and prayers are on their way, expedited overnight delivery.

catbyte

(38,394 posts)
228. Good luck, Deb.
Wed Nov 12, 2025, 06:56 AM
Nov 12

I went through the same thing a couple of weeks ago and it turned out to be nothing. I'm hoping it will be the same for you.

dlilafae

(363 posts)
229. Sending with you, DebM55
Wed Nov 12, 2025, 10:18 AM
Nov 12

best wishes for great results and a workable conclusion. We're on your side pulling for you, Deb. ♥️ Take care of you.

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