It started out as a lymph node or lump under my RIGHT arm pit that felt funny. So I went to the doctor to have it checked out. The doctor looked concerned and sent me for a mammogram with ultrasound. They did an original mammogram and went out to speak to the radiologist. When they came back in they told me they needed to do a magnification because they had found something that looked abnormal. Next was the ultrasound. And then I spoke to the radiologist. She told me that they had found microcalcifications in my left breast and I needed to have them biopsied. I saw the surgeon the next week and we did the biopsy the following week I believe. I was so scared. I never thought anything like this could happen to me. As far as I knew, no one in my family had ever had breast cancer. The surgery was painful for the beginning as I had to be awake for mammography pictures to make sure that she would be guiding the needle to the correct place. After that I was put out. When I woke up, I found out that everything was ok and mine were benign..
Anyway, that's my story. I was fortunate. I do not take that for granted either. I wish the best for those who have not been so fortunate. You are in my prayers.
Paradise, CA