Inflammation of the breast tissue: Question.

[Solly Mack]

Has anyone else experienced this problem? I'm going through this now (and for the last few months). I have a surgery consult tomorrow. Possible tissue damage to the duct, under the nipple, and maybe the surrounding tissue. Antibiotics didn't work. So, maybe tissue /duct removal...maybe not. Maybe breast removal/maybe not. I'll know more tomorrow.

I get regular mammograms. Had an abnormal one. Got the ultra-sound. Meds didn't work. Was supposed to get another mammogram in 6 months but that was moved up because the doctor feels I need it now...so I'm doing that too. (surgery consult/mammogram/ultra-sound) They'll compare old films to new films. Going to be a long day tomorrow.

I'm worried but more than a little angry. My body has become my enemy. Had a hysterectomy 3 years ago. Follow-ups have all been clean.

I mainly want to know what to expect from someone who has been through this...no medical advice. ('cause that's against the rules)

Thanks for listening!!!

[Solly Mack]

1. If you read this, Thank you. My mammogram was moved to Friday.

The surgeon is turning me over to a team of experts in breast diseases and cancers. He'll send them all my records and new films.

So...I wait.


Thanks, again!

[elleng]

2. Thinking of you, Solly.

:hug:

[Solly Mack]

3. Thank you, elleng.

:hug:

I sure did need that hug.