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debm55

(52,735 posts)
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 09:09 AM Tuesday

Dear DU, I would like you to keep me in your thoughts, good vibes or prayers. I had a mammogram that showed abnormal,

Tomorrow, I am to receive two tests ==a different type of mammogram and a CAT Scan. I also have pain in my lymph glands in my neck and underarms. Thank you. Love, Deb.

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Dear DU, I would like you to keep me in your thoughts, good vibes or prayers. I had a mammogram that showed abnormal, (Original Post) debm55 Tuesday OP
All my best wishes, deb... hlthe2b Tuesday #1
Thank you,hlthe2b. I am nervous. debm55 Tuesday #4
Sending you positive thoughts and good energy Deb. Irish_Dem Tuesday #2
Thank you very much, Irish-Dem. debm55 Tuesday #5
Many of us have had false positive mammograms. Irish_Dem Tuesday #10
Oh I didn't know there could be false positives. I hope that is it. Thank you Irish_Dem. debm55 Tuesday #13
Oh yes. A number of my friends have had them too. Irish_Dem Tuesday #16
I had several false positives before the switch to digital dflprincess Tuesday #88
When digital came out I think the radiologists had problems reading the new X-rays. Irish_Dem Tuesday #142
debm55, I work in radiology. Laffy Kat Tuesday #205
Thank you very much, Laffy Kay.Yes, My regular doctor. called for the bloodwork and tests. I have had this type of mammo debm55 Tuesday #210
Yep I sure have. Leads to lots of anxiety. róisín_dubh Tuesday #92
Yes alot of anxiety. Thank you.roisin_dudh. debm55 Tuesday #110
I had one a couple of years ago. redstatebluegirl Tuesday #190
Thank you redstatebluegirl . I am scared because I watched an aunt and two cousins on mother's side of the family. I debm55 Tuesday #192
Me too dear... redstatebluegirl Tuesday #195
Will do and good luck, thoughts, vibes and prayers! biophile Tuesday #3
Thank you very much, biophile. debm55 Tuesday #8
Did you happen to get a flu or Covid shot recently DaBronx Tuesday #6
I had a Covid and Flu in August.One in each arm. They told me I would receive the results tomorrow from the radiologist. debm55 Tuesday #9
Best wishes Deb. Easterncedar Tuesday #7
Thank you Eastercedar. debm55 Tuesday #11
Sending you my prayers for good results. brer cat Tuesday #12
Thank you very much, brer cat. debm55 Tuesday #14
I'll think good thoughts for you, Deb Diamond_Dog Tuesday #15
Thank you very much for your kind words. I am glad your sister's turned okay. I am also glad you are a survivor. Love, debm55 Tuesday #17
Deb, even if the tests find something there Diamond_Dog Tuesday #21
And I am very glad you are. I lost two cousins and one aunt on the material side to breast cancer. I am glad you are debm55 Tuesday #25
Of course. Harker Tuesday #18
Thank you very much, Harker. debm55 Tuesday #26
We'll take 'em as they come. Harker Tuesday #34
Thank you my friend. I wish I had a mother to discuss this with, She is alive but would somehow blame this on me. debm55 Tuesday #45
Then she doesn't warrant your confidence, and wouldn't be good for you. Harker Tuesday #48
Definitely calling on The Source for you. CanonRay Tuesday #19
Thank you very much, CanonRay. Love, Deb. debm55 Tuesday #36
All the best to you, Deb Lefta Dissenter Tuesday #20
Thank you very much, Lefta Dissenter. for your kind words. debm55 Tuesday #46
I'm so sorry you are going through this uncertainty. Emile Tuesday #22
Thank you very much. Emile. debm55 Tuesday #112
I pray it's nothing, debm55 🙏🏼 You are in my meditations of hope 💚 Clouds Passing Tuesday #23
Thank you very much Clouds Passing. debm55 Tuesday #113
Sending prayers your way for the best possible outcome for those tests! woodsprite Tuesday #24
Thank you very much, woodsprite with that information. debm55 Tuesday #118
Hoping for the best deb underpants Tuesday #27
Thank you very much, underpants. debm55 Tuesday #119
Best of luck to you, debm. greatauntoftriplets Tuesday #28
Thank you very much, greatauntoftriplets. debm55 Tuesday #120
Best wishes. My wife had similar fears and ended up with a clean bill of health. NNadir Tuesday #29
Thank you very much, NNadir for those encouraging words. debm55 Tuesday #122
Hang in there! Ocelot II Tuesday #30
Thanks Ocelot II debm55 Tuesday #123
All the best, Deb. You are in the thoughts of many, many people! Whyisthisstillclose Tuesday #31
Yes they are my family and I love you all. Thank you whyisthisstillclose. debm55 Tuesday #124
Oh, Deb, I hate that this is happening. I know the stress Polly Hennessey Tuesday #32
Thank you very much Polly Hennessey. Thank you my friend. debm55 Tuesday #125
Sending Reiki Healing to you. no_hypocrisy Tuesday #33
Oh, no_hypocrisy. thank you very much my DU friend. debm55 Tuesday #127
You got it! I'm with you 💕 MLAA Tuesday #35
Thank you very much, MLAA. debm55 Tuesday #126
Sending you my very best DU vibes Wicked Blue Tuesday #37
Love you and thanks Wicked Blue. debm55 Tuesday #128
You'll be in my prayers. area51 Tuesday #38
Thank you very much, area51. debm55 Tuesday #41
🫂 mwmisses4289 Tuesday #39
Thank you very much, mwmisses4289. debm55 Tuesday #40
Oh no! pandr32 Tuesday #42
Thank you my dear pandr32. Love, deb debm55 Tuesday #129
Thinking of you. LittleGirl Tuesday #43
Thank you very much. Little girl. debm55 Tuesday #133
Sending vibes now... nuxvomica Tuesday #44
Thank you nuxvomica. debm55 Tuesday #134
Good on you for getting your check up as soon as you felt change. So many factors could be in play Deuxcents Tuesday #47
I have been very stressed out. Husband has malignant prostrate cancer. and have an abusive family asking for favors. I debm55 Tuesday #196
hoping for the best of outcomes AltairIV Tuesday #49
Hope that all goes well. PittBlue Tuesday #50
Thank you very much, PittBlue. debm55 Tuesday #174
Best Wishes to you, Deb DeeDeeNY Tuesday #51
Thank you very much, DeeDeeNY. debm55 Tuesday #175
"" AllaN01Bear Tuesday #52
Thank you Bear debm55 Tuesday #176
Good vibes to you! ZDU Tuesday #53
My mom survived breast cancer twice, deb. True Dough Tuesday #54
Thank you True Dough. debm55 Tuesday #178
My heart goes out to you, my dear debm55. All my best vibes and hopes are now yours! CaliforniaPeggy Tuesday #55
Sending prayers cate94 Tuesday #56
Dear Deb, Already enormously in your favor is that you got initial screening. These follow up KitFox Tuesday #57
We're all with you Deb! Endlessmike56 Tuesday #58
Sending love and good vibes to you dear Deb Grim Chieftain Tuesday #59
Sending positive thoughts to you karin_sj Tuesday #60
Sending all my good vibes to you!! chowder66 Tuesday #61
Hoping for the best possible outcome angrychair Tuesday #62
You will be in my prayers, debm55. lapucelle Tuesday #63
My best to you and your family. It's a shock to hear of abnormal mamograms riversedge Tuesday #64
Sending hugs and support Deb. I always get called livetohike Tuesday #65
100% positive prayers for you, deb. May all the good angels watch over you and all the LoisB Tuesday #66
Stay hopeful Katcat Tuesday #67
Deb, sending you positive thoughts and prayers. lucca18 Tuesday #68
I prayed for you. This is very scary, I know. Faced this in my own family. They can do a lot today. Joinfortmill Tuesday #69
Deb, I wish you the very best! hamsterjill Tuesday #70
Prayers are coming your way! 🙏💗 BittyJenkins Tuesday #71
You have my thoughts and prayers, Debm55! OAITW r.2.0 Tuesday #72
Best wishes to you and lots of love. Erda Tuesday #73
Wishing you the best, Deb JoseBalow Tuesday #74
Good vibes on the way! Shambala Tuesday #75
Sincerely wishing rustysgurl Tuesday #76
You are always such a positive supporting force on DU. markodochartaigh Tuesday #77
We are all with you on this. OLDMDDEM Tuesday #78
Best Wishes waterwatcher123 Tuesday #79
Debbie, we will all be with you, not just tomorrow, JMCKUSICK Tuesday #80
Sending good vibes orangecrush Tuesday #81
Good luck Deb jfz9580m Tuesday #82
You got it Deb! subterranean Tuesday #83
We're with you Wild blueberry Tuesday #84
all the best thoughts to you onethatcares Tuesday #85
Hoping for good results with the new tests FemDemERA Tuesday #86
I hope so too. Thank you very much, FemDemERA. debm55 Tuesday #108
Best of luck, Deb! LNM Tuesday #87
Thank you very much for your kindness. LMN. debm55 Tuesday #106
You certainly have our good wishes. Best of luck and good fortune. Safe as Milk Tuesday #89
Thank you very much Safe as Milk. debm55 Tuesday #105
Sending positive energy and prayers godsentme Tuesday #90
Bless you godsentme. debm55 Tuesday #104
wishing all the best debm55! barbtries Tuesday #91
Thank you, barbtries. I will. debm55 Tuesday #103
Bless you, Deb - colorado_ufo Tuesday #93
Thank you very much, colorado_ufo. debm55 Tuesday #102
I've said a prayer for you. Dorothy V Tuesday #94
Thank you very much, Dorothy V. debm55 Tuesday #101
Take Care Deb MacKasey Tuesday #95
Thank you MacKasey. I am thinking of the hymn. Be Not Afraid. debm55 Tuesday #100
Hoping for a false positive (common) justaprogressive Tuesday #96
I am hoping for that too, Thank you very much justaprogressive. debm55 Tuesday #99
Done. Wishing you the best. sinkingfeeling Tuesday #97
Thank you very much, sinkingfeeling. debm55 Tuesday #98
Sending you good thoughts and vibes, Debbie Niagara Tuesday #107
Thank you my dear friend Niagara. I use Dove Soap and my detergent is non perfumed, I have had this for awhile. I got my debm55 Tuesday #109
Holding you in my heart, deb. Stay strong, you're not alone. n/t TygrBright Tuesday #111
Good vibes KT2000 Tuesday #114
Sending healing hugs and prayers. gademocrat7 Tuesday #115
I hope you are ok. Praying for you! I know it's scary. 58Sunliner Tuesday #116
I wish you the very best, Deb. The same thing happened to my wife six years ago. rsdsharp Tuesday #117
Sending good vibes your way, Deb. LudwigPastorius Tuesday #121
Thank you for your vibes, LudwigPastorius. debm55 Tuesday #131
Healing vibes to you, Deb WhiteTara Tuesday #130
Hello debm55 pdxflyboy Tuesday #132
Here's hoping for am imaging artifact fargone Tuesday #135
Oh Deb...sending you tranquil, positive vibes in calming shades of blue!! 🧿💙🌌🌏🌌 CrispyQ Tuesday #136
I hope it's nothing 🙏🙏 sending a hug 💙 TommieMommy Tuesday #137
Deb retiredwelder Tuesday #138
Hugs, deb. Sending all of the vibes. We love you. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Tuesday #139
Deb, you are always in my thoughts, heart, and prayers now, as you go through your travels w/ this issue. SWBTATTReg Tuesday #140
Good thoughts headed your way! rurallib Tuesday #141
As I recently told CaliforniaPeggy, I will have positive thoughts for negative results. Buddyzbuddy Tuesday #143
You have our best wishes Deb. boonecreek Tuesday #144
Hugs to ya, deb... MiHale Tuesday #145
Just picked this up, deb peggysue2 Tuesday #146
I have also had an abnormal mammogram that turned out to be nothing. HeartsCanHope Tuesday #147
Sending positive vibes your way! Mad_Dem_X Tuesday #148
Isn't it wonderful the support you get from this site? Katinfl Tuesday #149
You're in my thoughts Laurelin Tuesday #150
Best of Luck, Deb ProfessorGAC Tuesday #151
I forgot to add Laurelin Tuesday #152
Max good vibes on their way debm55!!! IA8IT Tuesday #153
Thank you very much, IA8IT debm55 Tuesday #160
will do discntnt_irny_srcsm Tuesday #154
Thank you very much, discntnt_irny_srcsm. debm55 Tuesday #159
Good vibes and thoughts to you, Deb Bayard Tuesday #155
Thank you Bayard, They said I should have the results tomorrow. debm55 Tuesday #158
Positive vibes for you! Mayo Clinic says that swollen lymph glands are not an immediate threat to life, see here: Exp Tuesday #156
Thank you very much, Exp debm55 Tuesday #157
Most definitely, you are in my thoughts! Trueblue Texan Tuesday #161
Thank you very much Trueblue Texan. debm55 Tuesday #163
Hoping for a false positive Tesha Tuesday #162
Me too. Thank you Tesha. debm55 Tuesday #164
All available good vibes are headed your way! OldBaldy1701E Tuesday #165
Healing vibes on the way to you, Deb SheltieLover Tuesday #166
Many are focusing GOOD VIBES on you dear lady. Sneederbunk Tuesday #167
We're with you, Deb. choie Tuesday #168
Thank you very much. choie. debm55 Tuesday #171
Deb, I have been there. TNNurse Tuesday #169
Thank you very much for your kind words, TNNurse. debm55 Tuesday #170
Good luck WmChris Tuesday #172
Thank you very much.WmChris debm55 Tuesday #173
Well wishes from 173 people, so far, so you know that your friends here on DU are pulling for you and your family. FadedMullet Tuesday #177
Thank you very much. Faded Mullet. debm55 Tuesday #180
Hoping for nothing but the best for you! nt spooky3 Tuesday #179
All the best debm55. My thoughts and prayers are for your complete recovery to good health. Fla Dem Tuesday #181
Thoughts and prayers on their way.❤️🙏 surfered Tuesday #182
You're going to be fine either way. Ligyron Tuesday #183
Hopefully you'll have good news tomorrow. My DW went through this last year and after walkingman Tuesday #184
Very best wishes to you, Deb MorbidButterflyTat Tuesday #185
Good vibes going your way. Beacool Tuesday #186
Hoping for good news for you, best wishes. (n/t) Moostache Tuesday #187
Thank you, they told me I would have the rests tomorrow. debm55 Tuesday #194
Keeping you in my thoughts sweet Deb. redstatebluegirl Tuesday #188
Thank you very much redstatebluegirl. debm55 Tuesday #193
All of our best Wishes! MalcolmNance Tuesday #189
Thank you very much MalcolmNance. To add emojis , hit classic smilies. You can't put in the title (this) There are debm55 Tuesday #191
Hello Malcolm Niagara Tuesday #200
Wrap our softest, coziest hugs around you, Deb dear some_of_us_are_sane Tuesday #197
Hang in there, debm55. Best wishes. (nt) Paladin Tuesday #198
Sending good vibes DownriverDem Tuesday #199
Dear debm55, I am sending you good vibes and MIButterfly Tuesday #201
Au certainement. marble falls Tuesday #202
You got it. Botany Tuesday #203
Sending hugs. BlueKota Tuesday #204
Early AM tomorrow, I and 20 others will be praying for you and the hospital staff who care for you. ancianita Tuesday #206
Praying that good vibes from your DU family will carry sueh Tuesday #207
Will keep you in thoughts MNRPh Tuesday #208
Prayers and healing vibes to you deb berniesandersmittens Tuesday #209
Aw, geeebz! Hoping for a much milder medical reason than the scary one! electric_blue68 Tuesday #211
Sending you love, good vibes and prayers, sweet Deb. wordstroken Tuesday #212
Best wishes. CentralMass Tuesday #213
You betcha, sweetie! calimary Tuesday #214
Oh dear wendyb-NC Tuesday #215
Dear Deb milestogo Tuesday #216
Wishing you all the best. I know how agonizing the wait for a diagnosis is. SunSeeker Tuesday #217
Sending my hopes for health and healing Tumbulu Tuesday #218
Zay gezunt! Behind the Aegis Wednesday #219
Sending lots of thoughts, good vibes and prayers Deb mvd Wednesday #220
Sending hugs mokeyz Wednesday #221
Sending positive energy your way debm55 oasis Wednesday #222
Oh shit!!! BigmanPigman Wednesday #223
Scary.. Permanut Wednesday #224
Love, light Sugarcoated Wednesday #225
Debm, you are in my thoughts. I am hoping for the best news for you. Nt Ilikepurple Wednesday #226
Oh my! malaise Wednesday #227
Good luck, Deb. catbyte Wednesday #228
Sending with you, DebM55 dlilafae Wednesday #229
Oh no debm55, ♥️ 🙏🏻 ♥️ 🙏🏻 ♥️ 🙏🏻 a kennedy Wednesday #230

debm55

(52,735 posts)
13. Oh I didn't know there could be false positives. I hope that is it. Thank you Irish_Dem.
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 09:23 AM
Tuesday

Irish_Dem

(77,995 posts)
16. Oh yes. A number of my friends have had them too.
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 09:33 AM
Tuesday

They tell you that your mammogram came back abnormal.
So they send you for other tests and you have sleepless nights over it.

Then the radiologist comes out and says all the second tests look good.
It was just some sort of shadow on the original.

It happened quite a bit when mammograms switched over to digital.
I am not sure the incident rate now.

Also keep in mind anything they catch early is usually a very good prognosis.
So you are doing the right thing to get regular mammograms.

I hope all the women reading your OP make sure they get their mammogram.

dflprincess

(29,087 posts)
88. I had several false positives before the switch to digital
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 12:00 PM
Tuesday

S8nce then I've had no call backs. I guess it can go both ways.

Irish_Dem

(77,995 posts)
142. When digital came out I think the radiologists had problems reading the new X-rays.
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 02:30 PM
Tuesday

Things must have looked larger than normal and women were getting call backs.

Laffy Kat

(16,816 posts)
205. debm55, I work in radiology.
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 08:53 PM
Tuesday

About a third of our call-back mammos are for additional views and/or additional studies, usually ultrasounds, Most of those call backs turn out to be something benign. Try not to worry too much, although I know it's difficult.

debm55

(52,735 posts)
210. Thank you very much, Laffy Kay.Yes, My regular doctor. called for the bloodwork and tests. I have had this type of mammo
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 09:16 PM
Tuesday

before, I don't look forward to it.

róisín_dubh

(12,183 posts)
92. Yep I sure have. Leads to lots of anxiety.
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 12:03 PM
Tuesday

My lymph nodes always show up weird in them as well, thanks to being very heavily tattooed on my arms, back and chest.
Good luck to you!

redstatebluegirl

(12,742 posts)
190. I had one a couple of years ago.
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 07:16 PM
Tuesday

Scared the daylights out of me. I have dense beasts and that may have caused it. After further testing they found no problem.

Get those mammograms ladies!

debm55

(52,735 posts)
192. Thank you redstatebluegirl . I am scared because I watched an aunt and two cousins on mother's side of the family. I
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 07:40 PM
Tuesday

hope I am like you and they find no problem.

biophile

(1,039 posts)
3. Will do and good luck, thoughts, vibes and prayers!
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 09:11 AM
Tuesday

I’ll throw all I’ve got your way for a healthy outcome! Love to you!

DaBronx

(747 posts)
6. Did you happen to get a flu or Covid shot recently
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 09:13 AM
Tuesday

If so. It can cause swollen lymph nodes, especially on the side where you got the shot.

Thinking of you with best wishes for good news.

debm55

(52,735 posts)
9. I had a Covid and Flu in August.One in each arm. They told me I would receive the results tomorrow from the radiologist.
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 09:17 AM
Tuesday

Thank you DaBronx.

Diamond_Dog

(39,170 posts)
15. I'll think good thoughts for you, Deb
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 09:26 AM
Tuesday

My sister just had an “abnormal “ mammogram and had to have another different kind. It turned out normal.

I am a breast cancer survivor so I understand how it feels. Just keep busy, keep your mind on something else today. Get out for a few hours and go somewhere if you can. Best to you, love, Diamond. Hope everything turns out OK.

debm55

(52,735 posts)
17. Thank you very much for your kind words. I am glad your sister's turned okay. I am also glad you are a survivor. Love,
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 09:41 AM
Tuesday

Deb.

Diamond_Dog

(39,170 posts)
21. Deb, even if the tests find something there
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 09:50 AM
Tuesday

Nowadays the treatments are so much better, even better than when I went through it. And it’s been 19 years for me after they found stage 3 and I’m still here. 🙂.

debm55

(52,735 posts)
25. And I am very glad you are. I lost two cousins and one aunt on the material side to breast cancer. I am glad you are
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 09:59 AM
Tuesday

here. Love, Deb,

debm55

(52,735 posts)
45. Thank you my friend. I wish I had a mother to discuss this with, She is alive but would somehow blame this on me.
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 10:25 AM
Tuesday

Harker

(17,141 posts)
48. Then she doesn't warrant your confidence, and wouldn't be good for you.
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 10:34 AM
Tuesday

You're better off sharing with your friends, and reflecting in your own considerable wisdom.

Lefta Dissenter

(6,695 posts)
20. All the best to you, Deb
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 09:50 AM
Tuesday

Like others above, I have been called back after an abnormal mammogram, and everything was normal in the subsequent tests. But the stress in the meantime is the worst.

Sending all sorts of positive thoughts your way.

Emile

(39,200 posts)
22. I'm so sorry you are going through this uncertainty.
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 09:52 AM
Tuesday

Take a big breath, the next step will give you more information. In the meantime, we all wish you the best.

Clouds Passing

(6,546 posts)
23. I pray it's nothing, debm55 🙏🏼 You are in my meditations of hope 💚
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 09:54 AM
Tuesday

I had bc with lymph node involvement 14 years ago.

woodsprite

(12,524 posts)
24. Sending prayers your way for the best possible outcome for those tests!
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 09:57 AM
Tuesday

I've had a mammogram and a pelvic CT scan that showed possible lymph node issues. They watched me closely (every 3mo for a year) to see if the nodes continued to enlarge. When they didn't, they labeled them as 'reactive lymph nodes' and said the breast pain (which had gone away over time) was due to pressure on a nerve. Now when I have a mammogram, they always do the 'enhanced' imaging version.

NNadir

(36,948 posts)
29. Best wishes. My wife had similar fears and ended up with a clean bill of health.
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 10:07 AM
Tuesday

My sister in law did prove to have cancer, and is now a ten year survivor after a lumpectomy.

There are huge advances in treating breast cancer.

Good luck.

Polly Hennessey

(8,353 posts)
32. Oh, Deb, I hate that this is happening. I know the stress
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 10:09 AM
Tuesday

is there but remember you are strong and I am feeling all the positive energy I can give to you. 🫶🏼👍

Wicked Blue

(8,376 posts)
37. Sending you my very best DU vibes
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 10:19 AM
Tuesday

(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

pandr32

(13,637 posts)
42. Oh no!
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 10:23 AM
Tuesday

You must be distressed as can be. Hopefully, whatever was abnormal in your mammogram will be something that is manageable. We DUers adore you and are rooting for you to get this behind you ASAP.
Hugs!

LittleGirl

(8,908 posts)
43. Thinking of you.
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 10:25 AM
Tuesday

I had a lumpectomy in 2022, Stage 0. I get checked every other year now and I'm 66.

I was willing to have everything removed if needed. I hope you don't have to face that and I'll be keeping you in my thoughts. I think the worst part was the MRI laying on the table face down. Ugh I hated that one.

Deuxcents

(24,798 posts)
47. Good on you for getting your check up as soon as you felt change. So many factors could be in play
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 10:28 AM
Tuesday

So they’ll check for hormone changes, fibroids, and stress, too. Our bodies change all the time so be positive because that’s also a factor. We’re here for you thru thick n thin 🌺

debm55

(52,735 posts)
196. I have been very stressed out. Husband has malignant prostrate cancer. and have an abusive family asking for favors. I
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 07:47 PM
Tuesday

am tired but I come here every day to read, laugh and be with my DU family.

AltairIV

(992 posts)
49. hoping for the best of outcomes
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 10:35 AM
Tuesday

Will be keeping you in my thoughts and sending positive energy.

DeeDeeNY

(3,863 posts)
51. Best Wishes to you, Deb
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 10:40 AM
Tuesday

The news is unsettling, but please try to not worry prematurely, however difficult that will be..

True Dough

(25,176 posts)
54. My mom survived breast cancer twice, deb.
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 10:42 AM
Tuesday

And that was many years ago. There's been a lot of advances since then.

So, first let's hope it's not cancer.

But even if it is, you'll beat it. The whole Lounge will be behind you!

CaliforniaPeggy

(155,747 posts)
55. My heart goes out to you, my dear debm55. All my best vibes and hopes are now yours!
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 10:42 AM
Tuesday

I truly understand how scary this moment is for you. Please take care of yourself as you pass through this moment.

Lean on us!

You matter!



KitFox

(473 posts)
57. Dear Deb, Already enormously in your favor is that you got initial screening. These follow up
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 10:48 AM
Tuesday

tests will pinpoint a ton of information. You know how much you mean to us and collectively we are winging our caring thoughts and energy to you. Hope you can get some peaceful rest. Please keep us posted. We care so much. Love and hugs dear heart 🧡🧡🧡

Grim Chieftain

(923 posts)
59. Sending love and good vibes to you dear Deb
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 10:50 AM
Tuesday

You have the support and good wishes from everyone here. For what it's worth, my lymph nodes from my ears and down my neck have been swollen for years, yes years. So far, so good.

Please keep us posted.

karin_sj

(1,283 posts)
60. Sending positive thoughts to you
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 10:50 AM
Tuesday

Hopefully, this is something benign that can be remedied.

riversedge

(78,855 posts)
64. My best to you and your family. It's a shock to hear of abnormal mamograms
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 10:58 AM
Tuesday

to the body mind and spirit. Take each day as they come, yet ask lots of questions.

livetohike

(23,850 posts)
65. Sending hugs and support Deb. I always get called
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 11:00 AM
Tuesday

back for another look. Dense breasts, fibrous and lipomas! Positive vibes coming your way for a good outcome. Detection and treatment (if needed) is so much better now .

LoisB

(12,041 posts)
66. 100% positive prayers for you, deb. May all the good angels watch over you and all the
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 11:05 AM
Tuesday

tests come back negative for anything. We need you. God bless you, deb.

Katcat

(513 posts)
67. Stay hopeful
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 11:07 AM
Tuesday

I had a mammogram that was wonky a few years ago. Had to have another and it came out fine so bad readings do happen. Keeping you in my thoughts

Joinfortmill

(19,538 posts)
69. I prayed for you. This is very scary, I know. Faced this in my own family. They can do a lot today.
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 11:15 AM
Tuesday

hamsterjill

(16,845 posts)
70. Deb, I wish you the very best!
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 11:17 AM
Tuesday

First of all, you will be in my prayers. That is my practice.

Second, I've been through the callback process, etc., and it is nerve wracking. So don't beat yourself up for being scared. It's normal to be concerned. My own situation turned out to be a stable mass that was monitored for a period of time and determined to be unremarkable.

You already know that you were doing the sensible and RIGHT thing for yourself by going for the mammogram in the first place. So give yourself some grace for doing that. If there is something (and I pray there is not!), then you will have caught it early.

I will remember to pray for you early tomorrow morning.

markodochartaigh

(4,648 posts)
77. You are always such a positive supporting force on DU.
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 11:36 AM
Tuesday

I pray that the positive good vibes that you radiate through the universe will come back to you.

JMCKUSICK

(4,601 posts)
80. Debbie, we will all be with you, not just tomorrow,
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 11:42 AM
Tuesday

But each day of your journey,
Please know that you touch us every day, that you are one of the people that make up the soul of DU.
Your presence here is so calming, engaging, and love filled, that that and love filled, that we are with you and have been all along.
From Rich's cancer a year and a half ago to potatoes or stuffing, ham or turkey, you're so treasured and loved that I hope you feel light as a feather when we carry you all through the day tomorrow.
I love you Debbie, and I know you know that I am one of many.
Please let that love give you peace and comfort tomorrow, along with a feeling of safety.
Love, John

subterranean

(3,722 posts)
83. You got it Deb!
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 11:47 AM
Tuesday

Sending you my best wishes for a good outcome! I’m on the west coast, so they may take a while to get there.

FemDemERA

(647 posts)
86. Hoping for good results with the new tests
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 11:57 AM
Tuesday

As someone else said, sometimes there is a false positive, or something that looks odd but turns out to be nothing. Hoping that is the case for you, Deb.

godsentme

(196 posts)
90. Sending positive energy and prayers
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 12:02 PM
Tuesday

Wishing you a peaceful heart and mind as you go through this. 🫶🙏☮️

Dorothy V

(414 posts)
94. I've said a prayer for you.
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 12:11 PM
Tuesday

More prayers to come, too, also virtual hugs. Whatever this is, you can get through it.
Remember, we love you, and are all praying/thinking good thoughts/sending vibes/spilling our beer for you.

Niagara

(11,148 posts)
107. Sending you good thoughts and vibes, Debbie
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 12:51 PM
Tuesday

Most abnormal mammograms usually tend to be nothing serious. I'm glad that you're getting checked out.


I'm also wondering if you have changed brands with laundry detergent, body soap, perfumes or deodorant. Anything that you would have an allergic painful reaction to both your neck and armpits.


I ask because I had a bad reaction to a new deodorant awhile back and it took about a month for it to be extremely painful in my armpit Although I didn't experience the pain in my neck.

I actually found a Reddit sub about the stinging armpit pain that I was experiencing. There were several complaints about the very same deodorant that I had switched to causing stinging armpit and in the same armpit.

The brand was Dove and I immediately stopped using it. I haven't experienced any pain since then.

My entire point is to rule out any allergic reactions to any new products that you might have switched to recently.

I wish you the best, Debbie.







debm55

(52,735 posts)
109. Thank you my dear friend Niagara. I use Dove Soap and my detergent is non perfumed, I have had this for awhile. I got my
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 12:58 PM
Tuesday

mamagrams , but was too busy taking care of my sister and Rich to make an appointment. That was dumb.

gademocrat7

(11,733 posts)
115. Sending healing hugs and prayers.
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 01:22 PM
Tuesday

Take care and know you have your DU family supporting you.💙

rsdsharp

(11,556 posts)
117. I wish you the very best, Deb. The same thing happened to my wife six years ago.
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 01:26 PM
Tuesday

She just had her last appointment with her oncologist. She’s been cancer free since the surgery and radiation. Hang in there.

CrispyQ

(40,455 posts)
136. Oh Deb...sending you tranquil, positive vibes in calming shades of blue!! 🧿💙🌌🌏🌌
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 01:56 PM
Tuesday

Let us know.

SWBTATTReg

(25,872 posts)
140. Deb, you are always in my thoughts, heart, and prayers now, as you go through your travels w/ this issue.
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 02:18 PM
Tuesday

May the Almighty caress you, help ease your pain, and heal you.

peggysue2

(12,312 posts)
146. Just picked this up, deb
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 02:58 PM
Tuesday

Sorry to read this challenge you're facing. Of course, the DU Community will have your back; it always does. Good thoughts, blessings, vibes, sacrifices to the Goddesses, whatever it takes.

Keep the faith.

HeartsCanHope

(1,418 posts)
147. I have also had an abnormal mammogram that turned out to be nothing.
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 03:00 PM
Tuesday

Good vibes for the best outcome, and you'll be in my thoughts.

Katinfl

(556 posts)
149. Isn't it wonderful the support you get from this site?
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 03:32 PM
Tuesday

It’s quite amazing. May I offer my best wishes for a good outcome. Please keep us posted.

Laurelin

(750 posts)
150. You're in my thoughts
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 03:33 PM
Tuesday

I hope it will be benign. In May I had a questionable ultrasound. 6 weeks later I had major surgery. My ultrasound wasn't a false positive. 6 weeks after surgery I started a month of radiation. Mine wasn't breast cancer and it wasn't even slightly fun but now I'm all healed, cancer free, and slowly regaining my strength and energy. I'm only saying all that because IF (and I hope not! ) your test results aren't great, you can get through it and return to health. You might want to think about who you have in your life that can help you, or have some meals prepared and frozen, just in case.

Try not to worry, get help and support where you can, complain all you want and go have some fun. ❤

Laurelin

(750 posts)
152. I forgot to add
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 03:44 PM
Tuesday

One of my best friend was diagnosed with breast cancer 3 years ago. Since her treatment she's traveled extensively, written several books, gone on world wide book tours, and does not have cancer. Unlike me, she barely slowed down for treatment. She needed a person to keep track of all her appointments and had to fly back and forth to get her radiation.

Stay strong!

Exp

(686 posts)
156. Positive vibes for you! Mayo Clinic says that swollen lymph glands are not an immediate threat to life, see here:
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 04:20 PM
Tuesday

( I Googled: Painful lymph glands in neck and under arms )

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/swollen-lymph-nodes/symptoms-causes/syc-20353902

Overview

Swollen lymph nodes most often happen because of infection from bacteria or viruses. Rarely, cancer causes swollen lymph nodes.

The lymph nodes, also called lymph glands, play a vital role in the body being able to fight off infections. They work as filters, trapping viruses, bacteria and other causes of illnesses before they can infect other parts of the body. Common areas for swollen lymph nodes include the neck, under the chin, in the armpits and in the groin.

Sometimes, time and warm compresses may be all that's needed to treat swollen lymph nodes. Sometimes,>If an infection causes swollen lymph nodes, treatment depends on the infection.

Trueblue Texan

(4,015 posts)
161. Most definitely, you are in my thoughts!
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 04:43 PM
Tuesday

Sending all the healing light and good vibes your way!

OldBaldy1701E

(9,552 posts)
165. All available good vibes are headed your way!
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 05:08 PM
Tuesday

Prayers have been offered and sacrifices have been performed!

(Okay, the last one is not true, but we would!!)

TNNurse

(7,465 posts)
169. Deb, I have been there.
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 05:43 PM
Tuesday

It is hard not to panic before you know. I remember, I was totally in denial. I am now a 13 year survivor. I had surgery, chemo and radiation and I am still here. I had a positive lymph node. I had a mammogram, biopsy and MRI all in one morning. It was hard, it was all consuming, but it can be done. When the biopsy was done, the radiologist smeared the slide and looked at me and said "this is cancer". It was what I needed to get going. I thank her whenever I see her.

Many of us know and we will keep you in our thoughts.


Alice Beth

FadedMullet

(571 posts)
177. Well wishes from 173 people, so far, so you know that your friends here on DU are pulling for you and your family.
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 06:24 PM
Tuesday

Call me an optimist, but I've got a good feeling about your tests and your outcome. So there's that.

Fla Dem

(27,311 posts)
181. All the best debm55. My thoughts and prayers are for your complete recovery to good health.
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 06:43 PM
Tuesday

HANG IN THERE GIRL!!! You can do it Deb.

Ligyron

(7,993 posts)
183. You're going to be fine either way.
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 06:48 PM
Tuesday

False positives are not uncommon as some of the ladies here have shared.

But even if it goes the other way the surgery now is much different than the old days where you were left with a crater.

My wife had a lump that turned out to be a carcinoma. The reconstruction doc ask what result we wanted post removal. Would we like them larger for instance! Huh? ..What, you can do that. Sure can.
She had huge boobs before so she decided on a “C” cup and is thrilled w the result. Better than ever, no more sore back.

walkingman

(10,118 posts)
184. Hopefully you'll have good news tomorrow. My DW went through this last year and after
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 06:53 PM
Tuesday

a 3D mammogram and ultrasound it was a false positive. In our rural hospital a 2D was standard but now has been upgraded to 3D.

MorbidButterflyTat

(3,925 posts)
185. Very best wishes to you, Deb
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 06:56 PM
Tuesday

Your threads in the Lounge always brighten my day. You are appreciated. My thoughts are with you.

MalcolmNance

(15 posts)
189. All of our best Wishes!
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 07:12 PM
Tuesday

I am so glad you shared this. I am sending you my best and hope for the best. I don't know how to add emojis, but here is a HUG!

debm55

(52,735 posts)
191. Thank you very much MalcolmNance. To add emojis , hit classic smilies. You can't put in the title (this) There are
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 07:37 PM
Tuesday

emojis you can add to the first line you type. but I don't know how to do.

Niagara

(11,148 posts)
200. Hello Malcolm
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 08:32 PM
Tuesday

There's two separate ways to add emojis.

Once you click on "reply" you should see a "classic smilies" button to the right of the tabs. I placed a red rectangle around the classic smilies button in this image. Click on this button to get access to DU's emojis.





If your using a keyboard, press the windows button and the period punctuation mark. An entire world of emoji's will be at your service to use. My favorite are the Halloween emojis. 🎃🧟👻🧛


My apologies for the image being so large.

DownriverDem

(6,937 posts)
199. Sending good vibes
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 08:09 PM
Tuesday

and prayers. Hoping for good results. It's good you will know right away and not have to spend days in worry.

MIButterfly

(1,680 posts)
201. Dear debm55, I am sending you good vibes and
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 08:42 PM
Tuesday

I will keep a good thought that it all turns out well. You are such a valued member of our DU family. I know that I speak for many others when I say you brighten my day with your posts. I'll be thinking of you tomorrow and hoping for the best.

Much love always,
MIButterfly

ancianita

(42,594 posts)
206. Early AM tomorrow, I and 20 others will be praying for you and the hospital staff who care for you.
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 09:00 PM
Tuesday

It will always be better to know than be in denial and fear.
Be still. Relax your shoulders. Close your eyes, listen to your breathing, and breathe. Have courage. You're going to be okay.

sueh

(1,926 posts)
207. Praying that good vibes from your DU family will carry
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 09:05 PM
Tuesday

you through. ❤️❤️❤️

berniesandersmittens

(12,847 posts)
209. Prayers and healing vibes to you deb
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 09:06 PM
Tuesday

That must be scary to go through. Keeping you in my heart sister

electric_blue68

(24,954 posts)
211. Aw, geeebz! Hoping for a much milder medical reason than the scary one!
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 09:22 PM
Tuesday

I hope that makes sense!

wordstroken

(1,393 posts)
212. Sending you love, good vibes and prayers, sweet Deb.
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 09:28 PM
Tuesday

Along with powerfully strong energy.
💕❤️🥰

🦋 wordstroken

calimary

(88,534 posts)
214. You betcha, sweetie!
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 09:45 PM
Tuesday

I hope you pass with more flying colors than any of us got in grade school!!!

I'l bet every DUer who reads or heard about this will be sending gentle reminders to God to keep you safely held in the palm of His hand.

wendyb-NC

(4,528 posts)
215. Oh dear
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 09:54 PM
Tuesday

I am sending healing vibes and prayers that the tests are not the worst. that you are healed and maintain good health for many years to come.

milestogo

(22,227 posts)
216. Dear Deb
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 10:41 PM
Tuesday

My thoughts are with you, and I hope that further tests show something benign. But we are with you no matter what.

SunSeeker

(57,275 posts)
217. Wishing you all the best. I know how agonizing the wait for a diagnosis is.
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 10:46 PM
Tuesday

Hang in there.

mvd

(65,795 posts)
220. Sending lots of thoughts, good vibes and prayers Deb
Wed Nov 12, 2025, 12:50 AM
Wednesday

Hoping for good news tomorrow.

Permanut

(7,765 posts)
224. Scary..
Wed Nov 12, 2025, 01:28 AM
Wednesday

My wife is a ten year survivor, because of the amazing things that can be done now..

Also we need you here, so get after what you need to do.

Good thoughts, vibes and prayers are on their way, expedited overnight delivery.

catbyte

(38,302 posts)
228. Good luck, Deb.
Wed Nov 12, 2025, 06:56 AM
Wednesday

I went through the same thing a couple of weeks ago and it turned out to be nothing. I'm hoping it will be the same for you.

dlilafae

(358 posts)
229. Sending with you, DebM55
Wed Nov 12, 2025, 10:18 AM
Wednesday

best wishes for great results and a workable conclusion. We're on your side pulling for you, Deb. ♥️ Take care of you.

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