Last Tuesday was such an emotional day for me. It brought back the most terrifying memories and I wasn’t sure how to deal with it. I was really calm and confident the lumps were nothing weeks before, so when I woke up that morning with HIGH ANXIETY I was taken back a little. I wasn’t expecting to be such a wreck….
My Mom came to my appointment with me and kept me distracted which I desperately needed. We were sitting in the waiting room and my name was called… I start walking toward the door and noticed the tech looked familiar. Within seconds I was like…. OMG its Brittany…. the tech who did my first ultrasound 3 years ago. When we got in the room I noticed she didn’t have a name tag on and I was debating on asking if it was her or not. But I was like HECK I need to know now! So I asked if her name was Brittany and sure enough it was her!!! She said she didn’t recognize me with my mask on but was so happy I said something as she never gets to follow-up with her patients. She starts the ultrasound exam and we catch up on the past 3 years. She had me show her the lumps I was feeling and checked everywhere in the armpit area. She said, “Well I have good news Kel… I don’t see anything… looks like scar tissue”. She wiped off all the goo from my pit lol and sat me up. I couldn’t help but burst into tears!!! She gave me a long hug and started tearing up herself. I am so glad she was there with me… it was one of those moments I won’t forget.
Not even 2hrs later Dr. Patel leaves a voicemail stating the ultrasound results showed scar tissue only. I HAVE THE BEST SURGEON EVER!! Its pretty rare a doctor will call with results (not to mention 2 hours later). Really thankful for my amazing team!
SO thats it guys…. FREDS NOT COMING BACK!!!! (For those who haven’t followed me from the beginning… I named my cancer Fred hahaha). I wonder if other women have named their cancer? Probably not…. lol
Now I can continue “my life after cancer” without being so paranoid. My advice for anyone in a similar situation is to get ALL suspicious areas checked. You just never know…. and its worth getting checked for your peace of mind!
All my love,
KPOW
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