[Ruth]

Found my lump and swollen lymph nodes myself after going to lacation specialist and general dr for problems with nursing who told me warm compresses, cabbage leaves and other creams would help me with my problems. Knew something was wrong and made appointment with my Gyno who felt my spots and immediately left the office with me to walk me downstairs himself to a general surgeon who did a needle biopsy without even a mammo or ultrasound. AND Gyno waited in the waiting room until I came out and wanted to see if the GS got any fluid out. He is amazing needless to say and, well, I think he knew I was in shock and by myself. Had to force hospital to do a mammogram since I was nursing the following day - totally against policy. Wasn't really needed and had punch biopsy done on nodes and lump in breast same day too. I was 36 then.
Hugs ~ Ruth