I thought I'd start to document what's happened so far with my breast cancer. So much has happened and the days pass quickly. If I don't capture them I might forget.
Sometime around 14 April, I detected a lumpy mass on my right breast. Although my breasts tend to be lumpy, this time it was different. The lump was kind of hard and did not go away as the lumps usually do. I called the GP to check when the lady doctor would be in.
Saturday 19 April 2008 - went to see my GP about this funny lump in my right breast and a few other matters that needed attention. She was concerned and asked me to see a breast surgeon.
Over the weekend we asked around among friends for recommendations. Also surfed the net for breast specialists in Singapore. Adrian Tan our elder and good friend suggested Dr Karen Yap who also attends ARPC. Another friend had also recommended her
Monday 21 April 2008 - Reuben called and made an appointment with Karen for Tuesday afternoon. I tried to make an appointment with another doctor but was unable to get through both times I called.
Tuesday 22 April 2008 - after BSF class, saw Karen at 2.30 pm, had an ultrasound in her clinic. Proceeded to have a mammogram and detailed ultrasound at Paragon. Results of imaging came in later that evening - there were 4 lumps in my breast of varying sizes - largest were 2 cm and 1.5 cm. 3 lymph nodes were also enlarged - highly suspicious. We decided to do a biopsy straight away. Karen and her staff stayed to do the biopsy. It was about 8 pm when I reached home.
The results would only be out in 2-3 days - nothing to do but wait and pray.
