A Breast Lump Update {My Breast Lump Journey}
If you haven’t already heard, I recently discovered a lump in my breast.
If you have heard, and you’re one of the many people who’ve been sweet enough to pray for me and offer kind words of encouragement here on my blog, on Facebook and Twitter or even privately, thank you. I can’t even begin to tell you just how much I appreciate your kindness.
As promised, here’s a quick update:
I met with my doctor this morning and she confirmed that there is, indeed, something there. She’s just not quite sure whether it’s old scar tissue from the lump I had removed 18 years ago or a new lump. So, she’s sending me over to the hospital tomorrow for a mammogram.
This will be my first mammogram and I’m actually looking forward to the experience.
Of course I have every intention of sharing my first mammogram experience with you!
Why would I choose to publicly share what some would view as a private and personal health issue? Because I have a voice and I’m determined to use it.
As women, we need to be more proactive about our health. Performing monthly breast self-exams is a simple step toward being more proactive when it comes to our health.
Whether or not this breast lump is a false alarm, I feel strongly about sharing the experience publicly. I sure hope you don’t mind.
In my thoughts
You are absolutely right. Thanks for being brave enough to share your story here.
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