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In the waiting room … A sea of ashen faces Women with their partners We were waiting, just waiting My name is called Heart pounding I gather by belonging My husband gets up … But he’s told he can’t come in with me I feel vulnerable and alone In the little cubicle I undress and put a hospital cape on Now its time for my mammogram The machine clamps me tight with a vice like grip Yes it Shrove Tuesday and is Pancake Day for my right breast! Thankfully it’s all over very quickly I sit alone in the waiting area Waiting, just waiting Try to do a puzzle but my mind is elsewhere A door opens and my name is called Now for the ultrasound A blob of cooling gel, the scan is painless Everything looks fine They tell me I have ‘young breasts’ whatever that means! Shame about the rest of me I quip and we laugh Now I need to see the specialist to be examined So it’s back to the waiting area Waiting, just waiting I get called into another room Mmmm he’s very attractive with brown eyes and greying hair But I digress! A quick examination and everything is fine This time my lump is tissue and is deemed to be benign 02~28~17

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Lynn Marie

Date: 3/10/2017 3:58:00 PM

...what a tremendous relief Jan :-) I commend you for writing topics that are not talked about enough as it brings awareness and is a reminder to all. So glad for you:-) many blessings to you :-) lynn

Jean Murray

Date: 3/3/2017 4:39:00 PM

A brain scan? I had one last year when my blood pressure shot up to 224/124. It was over in no time. The consultant came in next day to say they could not find a brain and sent me home again. I'm on double the dose now and fine since thankfully. Hope all goes well Jan.

Jan Allison
Date: 3/3/2017 4:44:00 PM

Ive been waiting 5 months Jean they are checking why I have limited hearing in one ear - think I've had lots of stuff poked and prodded in last 2 months - why not see if I've actually got a brain!:-) hugs Jan xx

Joseph May

Date: 3/1/2017 5:15:00 PM

You had some anxious moments Jan..glad all is well

Jan Allison
Date: 3/3/2017 1:23:00 AM

I've got to have a brain scan next week ... now if they can find more than one brain I will be lucky:-( hugs Jan xx

Janis Medders Tobechi

Date: 3/1/2017 3:49:00 PM

Glad to know everything is good. Got a laugh off those young breast lines. Thanks.

Jan Allison
Date: 3/3/2017 1:22:00 AM

Yes that sure made me lol Janis:-) hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/1/2017 12:38:00 PM

- A long wait ... but when all things end well ... well worth waiting - Glad you're healthy ... "young breasts," lucky you Jan :))) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison
Date: 3/1/2017 12:44:00 PM

They may be young whatever that meant lol shame about the rest of me - i am just relieved the result was good:-) hugs Jan xx

Roy Pett

Date: 3/1/2017 10:21:00 AM

Well written Jan, so pleased you are ok, My wife is 55 and I don't think she has ever been checked, thanks for sharing, Roy.

Jan Allison
Date: 3/1/2017 12:27:00 PM

Oh gosh Roy we get routine appointments which I would never miss - its not a pleasant procedure but I always take any tests they offer especially as my maternal grandmother died of breast cancer:-( Do get your wife to get checked out:-) hugs Jan xx

Darren White

Date: 3/1/2017 1:11:00 AM

Just so relieved for and with you my friend. Zillion hugs for you <3

Jan Allison
Date: 3/1/2017 1:18:00 AM

Thanks for your support and mail Darren I do appreciate it:-) hugs Jan xx

Charlie Smith

Date: 2/28/2017 9:10:00 PM

Good thing that don't use a waffle iron. That might smart...good news Jan.

Jan Allison
Date: 3/1/2017 1:21:00 AM

It smarts believe me Charlie but the relief to be told there is no cancer is enormous - my maternal grandmother died of breast cancer so I get any lump checked out at least I didn't need a needle biopsy this time:-) hugs Jan xx

Cheryl Hoffman

Date: 2/28/2017 8:19:00 PM

That is great news Jan; am happy for you!~hugs Che :)

Jan Allison
Date: 3/1/2017 1:22:00 AM

Thanks Cheryl:-) hugs Jan xx

Agnes Krampe

Date: 2/28/2017 7:46:00 PM

Whew. So glad to hear the good news!

Jan Allison
Date: 3/1/2017 1:24:00 AM

Thanks Agnes the relief is enormous - we have an incredible new breast care unit - this is my second visit in 5 months:-( hugs jan xx

Alexis Y.

Date: 2/28/2017 6:30:00 PM

Hi Jan, I agree with them below, this is great news. And the good looking doctor was a bonus: -) Alexis

Jan Allison
Date: 3/1/2017 1:15:00 AM

Thanks Alexis the waiting has been so difficult - my doctor was fabulous and referred me on the day I went to see her so i got an acknowledgement letter the next then had to wait for the appointment - all over now I can move on and not worry:-) hugs Jan xx

Tim Smith

Date: 2/28/2017 6:23:00 PM

Great news...I like the repeating of waiting, just waiting.

Jan Allison
Date: 3/1/2017 1:13:00 AM

I have been waiting waiting for nearly 3 weeks, the relief is enormous:-) hugs jan xx

Doug Vinson

Date: 2/28/2017 6:19:00 PM

Great news, Jan! : ) I have no doubt the specialist was good looking, but his words were the best of all.

Jan Allison
Date: 3/1/2017 1:12:00 AM

Oh he sure was a dishy doctor and he had warm hands lol - I came out of the rooms smiling:-) hugs Jan xx

Daniel Turner

Date: 2/28/2017 6:10:00 PM

Which means the world is a lot nicer place to live:) Congratulations, Jan. I hope you understand I mean the world is a lot nicer place with you in it:)

Jan Allison
Date: 3/1/2017 1:11:00 AM

aww thanks Daniel, the relief is enormous. The great thing is they do everything in one day and give you the results there and then - at least I didn't have to have a needle biopsy this time!:-) hugs jan xx