Seven years ago today I had a diagnostic mammogram and an ultrasound of a palpable lump I found in a breast self exam. Until 7/17/2019 I had hope that I did not have breast cancer.
I watched the screen during the ultrasound and saw a large solid white blob that had tentacles like a splatter of paint. If you know me, you can guess that I had researched what to look for in the ultrasound. My heart dropped.
The ultrasound report said it was a suspicious abnormality and recommended an ultrasound guided core needle biopsy. The diagnostic mammogram report said that my breast was extremely dense which lowers the sensitivity of mammography. It said there was a vague density not evident on prior studies.
I had no idea I would be diagnosed with terminal (stage 4 ) breast cancer one week later.
I am not in control. 