Christine01:
Hi Fam,

How was everyone's day? Mine was quite stressful.

Ok, I had to tell one of my mentors about me wanting to visit UCH today and she adviced me to first visit the school clinic and I could always get a referral to UCH if need be. The process should be faster this way according to her.

So, I went to the school clinic this morning and met the Doc I was asked to see.

I got examined and there were no lumps. The Doc said I was good but since I complained about some pains, she might refer me to go get a mammogram done.

I got 2 referrals from her, one for UCH and the other to ABC clinic. ABC stands for Access to Basic Care, an outfit by the state governor's wife Florence Ajimobi.

Got to ABC clinic and I was told I couldn't run a mammography because of my age. One has to be above 40 to be able get a mammography according to them. The reason being that the breast tissues are still very dense and a mammogram result wouldn't show much.

I was told the other option is to get a scan done instead of a mammogram and I got an appointment for Thursday to do that.

That's a summary of how my day went.

Suggestions and adivce are welcome @ Xcelsia, Candygosh, Hephzi, Odunharry, Osyxcel.

Hi love, you know sometimes Nigeria's backwardness in the health care sector really drives a blunt dagger through my heart. Why 40? For goodness sake, people in their late teens and early twenties are battling cancer, ughh I just can't deal smh.

Sweetie please go for the scan ok, don't be afraid, remember it's mind over matter. You control your body, speak life into your breasts and don't succumb to any feelings of defeat. Come let me hug you *gives her a big hug and peck on the cheek* smile ok, we're here for you

Osyxcel:


ABC @ New Adeoyo Hospital area, Ring Road??

Well, I don't know the quality of medical staff they've got there, but I'll suggest you take the scan first. If you're satisfied with scan and result, all well and good. If you're not, then you should see a specialist at UCH.

All is well.

Yea... That's the place. I don't think they have Medical Docs there, maybe just radiographers and technicians because at a point, I insisted on talking to a Medical Doc and I was told there was none available and I was directed to a radiographer.

Will run the scan there, and do a followup at UCH.

Thanks!

tollu:


Crazy and scary stuff. May the Lord Almighty help us all.

Maybe it's really not something you should be worried out.
As regards a stress free testing place in lagos I don't know much about places such as that but you can visit Holytrinity ikeja. You should ask for the surgeon .

Christine01:
Hi Fam,

How was everyone's day? Mine was quite stressful.

Ok, I had to tell one of my mentors about me wanting to visit UCH today and she adviced me to first visit the school clinic and I could always get a referral to UCH if need be. The process should be faster this way according to her.

So, I went to the school clinic this morning and met the Doc I was asked to see.

I got examined and there were no lumps. The Doc said I was good but since I complained about some pains, she might refer me to go get a mammogram done.

I got 2 referrals from her, one for UCH and the other to ABC clinic. ABC stands for Access to Basic Care, an outfit by the state governor's wife Florence Ajimobi.

Got to ABC clinic and I was told I couldn't run a mammography because of my age. One has to be above 40 to be able get a mammography according to them. The reason being that the breast tissues are still very dense and a mammogram result wouldn't show much.

I was told the other option is to get a scan done instead of a mammogram and I got an appointment for Thursday to do that.

That's a summary of how my day went.

Suggestions and adivce are welcome @ Xcelsia, Candygosh, Hephzi, Odunharry, Osyxcel.

I think you should probably go to uch to save yourself the stress and money.

Even when you get to uch they will write you couple of test from blood test to check your pcv level, creatine etc and xray or scans which you are to do before your next appointment. Some of these gen hospital specifically ask You to do them a day or two days before so it's more recent.

The scan isn't an option . You don't have cancer yet so a scan isn't necessary. The scan is for people with cancer to check if it has spread to other parts of the body. Except if the scan is focusing on your br.east only

Your best bet at any test will be a chest xray. I don't remember the name it's called but when u get there you should probably ask the operator. This type it only focuses on your chest area exposed and pressed hard onto the screen with your back facing the flash . If they do normal chest xray it won't show what's in the br.east region.

tollu:
This is a great thread and we really need something like this is Nigeria. Thank you for starting this @ Candygosh
I found a lump almost 2 months ago and I've been to the hospital to have it checked out a couple of times. The last time I visited, the surgeon I was referred to said he could not feel anything and scheduled an ultrasound. Ultrasound too didn't see anything and the radiographer also said he couldn't feel it.

Well, I can feel it though it really is small and the area needs to be pinched in order to feel it.
Before I am totally dismissed as an hypochondriac at my current health care facility, can anyone recommend a stress free place in Lagos where they would be willing to listen and patient enough to run correct tests?

As I've learnt on the oyinbo forums "the best kind of lump is that which is in a jar".

Besides don't forget b.reast cancer are of different types so the Symptoms differ.

What most people term as lump may not be cancer.
Redness of the bre.ast is an indication for cancer
Discharge on the ni.pple
Change in normal indent of the breas.ts.......

xcelsia:
Hello my sweethearts candygosh, hephzi1991, odunharry, Christine01 and osyxcel, the family is growing
Hope you all had an awesome weekend, mine has been great, a lot of family time and just loving on my loved ones, God is good.

Thanks everyone for your love and support to each other, I've finally found my little place on nairaland where I can call "home" I can't log on without checking on this thread, I'm at peace here

Wishing you all a great week ahead, I'm praying for those fighting and I welcome those seeking help, we're all in this together xoxoxo

The family is indeed growing. We still have people who are too scared to come out and talk about their ailment. Everyone walks around with one or the other.

How is c.y doing. Thought you said her mastectomy is around soon. Is she having a reconstruction?

Pinkyeyes:
I just stumbled on this thread today. I really do not know what more to say to you ladies. Candy and hepzi you ladies are Strong! God almighty will see you tru dis phase. I had three lumps removed from the both breasts 4 yrs ago. Anoda one was removed two years ago. It was really a hard tym for me. D results showed it was benign growth. Fibroadenoma i think.

Ehya sorry. If it's fibroadenoma why didn't u leave it instead of removing it?

candygosh:


The family is indeed growing. We still have people who are too scared to come out and talk about their ailment. Everyone walks around with one or the other.

How is c.y doing. Thought you said her mastectomy is around soon. Is she having a reconstruction?

Yeah sweetie I hope more people can be brave and step forth, there's no need to be ashamed, there's so much love on this thread.

She's having it month end and has opted for implants, she's too young to go without. I joked with her to go up to a D cup and get her money's worth lol

Hope you had a good day today love, I'm happy everyone is doing fine so far, please stay strong xxxxx

@ Candygosh, the scan will be focusing on the breast only.

Will run the scan and take the result back to the Doc that gave me the referral. She is already trying to book an appointment for me to see a surgeon at UCH.

Pinkyeyes:
I just stumbled on this thread today. I really do not know what more to say to you ladies. Candy and hepzi you ladies are Strong! God almighty will see you tru dis phase. I had three lumps removed from the both breasts 4 yrs ago. Anoda one was removed two years ago. It was really a hard tym for me. D results showed it was benign growth. Fibroadenoma i think.

You are a strong lady!

Stumbled on dis thread and went thru it and I was lyk,so young ladies are really battling dis breast cancer stuff. I pray almighty God in his infinite mercy see u all thru. U guys shud try and be taking dis fruit called soursop and also boil the leaves to make tea, heard it helps in fighting cancer.
Continue fighting it and by God's grace u'll come out victors!

Christine01:


Yea... That's the place. I don't think they have Medical Docs there, maybe just radiographers and technicians because at a point, I insisted on talking to a Medical Doc and I was told there was none available and I was directed to a radiographer.

Will run the scan there, and do a followup at UCH.

Thanks!

Good morning. I think that's better. Have a nice day.

Good morning fam. Hope you all are doing fine. Remember to always remain positive and be strong.

You all should have a nice day.

Christine01:
@ Candygosh, the scan will be focusing on the breast only.

Will run the scan and take the result back to the Doc that gave me the referral. She is already trying to book an appointment for me to see a surgeon at UCH.

Oh that's good. In any other case, you should see an oncologist not just any surgeon. They know best how to handle such cases.
We will remember you in our minds and ask our spiritual sister's to do what they do best. Positive good news is what we r after.
It's well tho, you don't need to worry just precautionary measures.

I was meaning to ask how does the site where you had the lumpectomy feels like. Is it tender like your normal breast tissue or a little tough more like scar tissue.

Osyxcel:
Good morning fam. Hope you all are doing fine. Remember to always remain positive and be strong.

You all should have a nice day.

Good morning. Enjoy your day

xcelsia:
Yeah sweetie I hope more people can be brave and step forth, there's no need to be ashamed, there's so much love on this thread.

She's having it month end and has opted for implants, she's too young to go without. I joked with her to go up to a D cup and get her money's worth lol

Hope you had a good day today love, I'm happy everyone is doing fine so far, please stay strong xxxxx

Oh that's great. How has her chemo sessions been? How is she coping? Is she faring well?

haftob:
Stumbled on dis thread and went thru it and I was lyk,so young ladies are really battling dis breast cancer stuff. I pray almighty God in his infinite mercy see u all thru. U guys shud try and be taking dis fruit called soursop and also boil the leaves to make tea, heard it helps in fighting cancer.
Continue fighting it and by God's grace u'll come out victors!

Thanks for your concern and prayers. Better to battle it now than at the old age.

The surgeon said the best is to remove it since i was feeling mild pain wen touched. It was after d operation it was sent to the lab. [quotecandygosh

Ehya sorry. If it's fibroadenoma why didn't u leave it instead of removing it? [/quote]

candygosh:


Oh that's good. In any other case, you should see an oncologist not just any surgeon. They know best how to handle such cases.
We will remember you in our minds and ask our spiritual sister's to do what they do best. Positive good news is what we r after.
It's well tho, you don't need to worry just precautionary measures.

I was meaning to ask how does the site where you had the lumpectomy feels like. Is it tender like your normal breast tissue or a little tough more like scar tissue.

Thanks dearie. How are you today?

Yea, just a precautionary measure. One can never be too careful.

My dear, its a scar scar oooo! The scar almost disfigured my bosom. My sisters and I jokingly use to say that the surgeon almost removed the nipple The surface of the scar is hard but the underlying tissues are soft.

Just confirmed my appointment for Friday

candygosh:


Oh that's great. How has her chemo sessions been? How is she coping? Is she faring well?

Yeah love, she is. Her moodiness is driving me crazy though
Oh God help me, it's not easy being the one doing the loving, sometimes I just want to disappear to a far away island and sip on a chilled glass of sweet wine lol

How's the family doing today? Odunharry, Christine01, hephzi1991, osyxcel hugs and kisses everyone

haftob:
Stumbled on dis thread and went thru it and I was lyk,so young ladies are really battling dis breast cancer stuff. I pray almighty God in his infinite mercy see u all thru. U guys shud try and be taking dis fruit called soursop and also boil the leaves to make tea, heard it helps in fighting cancer.
Continue fighting it and by God's grace u'll come out victors!

You are welcome, thanks

Osyxcel:
Good morning fam. Hope you all are doing fine. Remember to always remain positive and be strong.

You all should have a nice day.

Thanks love and you too

Christine01:


Thanks dearie. How are you today?

Yea, just a precautionary measure. One can never be too careful.

My dear, its a scar scar oooo! The scar almost disfigured my bosom. My sisters and I jokingly use to say that the surgeon almost removed the nipple The surface of the scar is hard but the underlying tissues are soft.

Just confirmed my appointment for Friday

Will be praying for you love

xcelsia:
Yeah love, she is. Her moodiness is driving me crazy though
Oh God help me, it's not easy being the one doing the loving, sometimes I just want to disappear to a far away island and sip on a chilled glass of sweet wine lol

How's the family doing today? Odunharry, Christine01, hephzi1991, osyxcel hugs and kisses everyone

fine fine dear..how is work

Odunharry:

fine fine dear..how is work

Work is good o thanks, how was your day?

xcelsia:
Yeah love, she is. Her moodiness is driving me crazy though
Oh God help me, it's not easy being the one doing the loving, sometimes I just want to disappear to a far away island and sip on a chilled glass of sweet wine lol

How's the family doing today? Odunharry, Christine01, hephzi1991, osyxcel hugs and kisses everyone

Please don't disappear o, she's down, she needs some loving. It'll only be for some time, she'll adjust.

We're all doing fine I guess.

Osyxcel:


Please don't disappear o, she's down, she needs some loving. It'll only be for some time, she'll adjust.

We're all doing fine I guess.

yup...everyone is fine sir

candygosh:


Maybe it's really not something you should be worried out.
As regards a stress free testing place in lagos I don't know much about places such as that but you can visit Holytrinity ikeja. You should ask for the surgeon .

Thanks for your response dearie.

Have a great day everyone!

Wow. We've got a one big family here. This is such a wonderful thread. I'm inspired.

Hi everyone, I'm Obinoscopy .

Cancer can be defeated. All we need do is to unite and spread the word. Healthy lifestyle and early detection are our greatest weapon.

Obinoscopy:
Wow. We've got a one big family here. This is such a wonderful thread. I'm inspired.

Hi everyone, I'm Obinoscopy .

welcome sir

Osyxcel:


Please don't disappear o, she's down, she needs some loving. It'll only be for some time, she'll adjust.

We're all doing fine I guess.

Lol I won't, I'm not going anywhere

Obinoscopy:
Wow. We've got a one big family here. This is such a wonderful thread. I'm inspired.

Hi everyone, I'm Obinoscopy .

Cancer can be defeated. All we need do is to unite and spread the word. Healthy lifestyle and early detection are our greatest weapon.

You're welcome, thanks