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GAnn,

Thanks for your reply. I too had cysts drained before my diagnosis. Have been dealing with fibrocystic disease all my life. When I found my last lump I knew in my heart that it was breast cancer -- it was hard and wouldn't move around. Didn't feel like all the other lumps I'd had. I delayed going to the doc -- was just recovering from major back surgery, applying for disability retirement and social security and last but not least, moving. I wonder sometimes if I had gone to doc as soon as I found the lump if things would be different now, but then I realize we should never second guess ourselves. Breast cancer is a terrible disease and I've adopted the attitude "one day at a time." I wish you all the best.