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Posted 4/8/2011 1:38 AM (GMT 0)
Found a rather large lump about a month ago.  My family doctor was quick to act.  He took me off my HRT right away.  I had a total hysterectomy 2 years ago and been on HRT ever since.  I don't enjoy the lack of energy and hot flashes but I know why he took me off them.

I had the biopsy done yesterday.  They were very nice and even gave me a neck,back, and shoulder massage after the procedure.  They said it is part of what the hospital does now for biopsy patience.  I just hate the wait now.  I have to wait until next Tuesday nearly a week. 

I already have fibromyalgia and the added stress is bringing on more symptoms and pain.  The nurses both said to me if it is positive I should get a second opinion.  This made me worry since they both said it more than once.   Do they know somthing I don't or am I just being perinoid. 

Everyone just keeps saying think positive.  I'd like to think I am thinking positive but the fact that I think about it at all ends up negative.  I do better when I am distracted or don't think about it. 

If it is negative I am wondering if I should stay off the HRT.  I am 45 and as I stated before it helps me with my energy and other benefits.  If it is negative wouldn't it be better to just stay off them so I don't have the additional worry.  If it is positive then I don't have a choice I can't have the hormones anymore.

Thanks for letting me vent.  If anyone has any advice to share with me I welcome it! 

Posted 4/21/2011 4:19 PM (GMT 0)
Wow - I just joined the forum and was looking through for the first time and saw your post. I can't believe no one replied to you. I know the pain of having to wait and judging by the dates, your waiting must be over. I can only hope and pray that you received good news. I was just diagnosed with Stage 3 in March and am undergoing chemo before surgery. I tested estrogen & progesterin positive which I believe means that my cancer is fed off of estrogen & progesterin. They removed me IMMEDIATELY from my HRT. There is too many alternatives out there to have to resort to HRTs. Or just put on your big girl pants (like I'm trying to do) and live with the hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, and all that other fun girl stuff. I'm doing it while dealing with the side effects of chemo. I hate to think I brought this cancer on myself by making the decision to use HRT. Either way - it's a decision that you have to make for yourself. Best of luck to you.
Posted 4/22/2011 3:17 AM (GMT 0)
I was on HRT, at the time it was the lesser of many evils; I was diagnosed with DCIS and invasive BC in 2009..the HRT was stopped at the time of the first biopsy.
It seems a long time to wait for an answer; I had mine either the day after, or 2 days after; given the date of your post you should have your answer; hopefully it was good news.
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