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This is a post for all of my girlfriends, girl cousins, sisters, sister-in-laws, etc. to remind them to do their yearly check up. In August, I decided to meet with my OB and discuss the topic of pregnancy. I wanted to make sure I was healthy before getting pregnant. During my exam it was discovered I had a lump on my right breast. This Tuesday I had the lump removed and the results have come back negative. It was benign.
I'm sure most of us know someone who has a lump, had a lump, or we have a lump ourselves. Let me tell you the procedure to have it removed is pretty slick. I had localized an-aseptic, no stitches, didn't need pain medication, and went to work the next day. I have some bruising that will go away and have been a little sore in the area. I have steri-strips keeping the incision closed tightly that will come off in 7-10 days. In the end, I will have a small pencil line of a scar about 1 inch long.
Through all of the testing, X-rays, and doctor's appointments I have never been worried about this being cancerous. In truth, I had the lump for quite some time. However, with my mom being a breast cancer survivor (!!!) I thought it best to have it removed so the tissue would never have the chance to become cancerous.
So to my dear friends who I love tremendously, please make it your New Year's Resolution to make your yearly appointment today. Make a date with yourself to visit your doctor, get a pedicure, and drink a large fountain Diet Coke!
