FreakOutQueen
12-04-17, 22:07
Hi everyone,
I have my specialist appointment tomorrow to discuss my concerns about possibly having Inflammatory Breast Cancer. I feel like she is going to want to do a biopsy because my breasts do have a pink tinge to them. I feel like when I am flushed or anxious they get more pink. I don't feel any swollen lymph nodes, which is the only solace I am seeking right now because I am hopeful I caught it early if I have it (even though with IBC there isn't really an "early"). I am so scared :-( I have a couple questions.
1. Does anyone else have breasts that appear pink (especially when you are flushed)?
2. Can anyone see any broken blood capillaries in their breast?
I feel like my constant poking and prodding has made the issue worse, but my biggest worry is the specialist will dismiss me and it will only get worse. Should I insist on a biopsy? I have read stories where women have been dismissed by their doctors and have been refused a biopsy and then the issue got worse and they actually did end up having IBC. I just can't shake this fear. I just keep telling myself - I am doing everything I can do (going to a specialist and then a psychologist to treat my anxiety). I am only 32 and I don't want to have a life threatening illness :( Any support/reassurance/shared stories would really help me right now.
Thank you in advance.
I have my specialist appointment tomorrow to discuss my concerns about possibly having Inflammatory Breast Cancer. I feel like she is going to want to do a biopsy because my breasts do have a pink tinge to them. I feel like when I am flushed or anxious they get more pink. I don't feel any swollen lymph nodes, which is the only solace I am seeking right now because I am hopeful I caught it early if I have it (even though with IBC there isn't really an "early"). I am so scared :-( I have a couple questions.
1. Does anyone else have breasts that appear pink (especially when you are flushed)?
2. Can anyone see any broken blood capillaries in their breast?
I feel like my constant poking and prodding has made the issue worse, but my biggest worry is the specialist will dismiss me and it will only get worse. Should I insist on a biopsy? I have read stories where women have been dismissed by their doctors and have been refused a biopsy and then the issue got worse and they actually did end up having IBC. I just can't shake this fear. I just keep telling myself - I am doing everything I can do (going to a specialist and then a psychologist to treat my anxiety). I am only 32 and I don't want to have a life threatening illness :( Any support/reassurance/shared stories would really help me right now.
Thank you in advance.