Worried and Broke - Cancer: Breast Message Board

JLCOLLINS · 04-17-2009, 01:22 PM

Last June I went and had a mammogram done and an ultra sound on my left breast. there is a large mass there but docs are not sure what it is and they said having to do a biopsy would be difficult, because it is under the milk ducts or glands. I am not sure I am explaining this right. I was supposed to go back in October but didnt have the money. I cut back on caffine, take vitiams and the lump or mass I should say is still there.

Today I went for my yearly check up and told the doctor about what happened last year and how the mass is still there. He checked my right side first and said that one seems okay and then went over to my left side and noticed it right off and then he said you also have discharge. There was some white/ milky discharge that came out.

He scheduled me for some blood work to test my hormones not sure why he didnt say. Then referred me to The Rose Clinic. I called when I got home for an appointment and the cost. It is going to cost almost 500 for the mammagram and the ultra-sound and right now I just cannot afford that.

Sorry I had to talk to some one, anyone right now. I have three small kids and I am worried that something will happen and I wont be around to see them grow up

herekittykitty · 04-17-2009, 04:15 PM

You really have to get this taken care of. Is there no free clinics in your area? Call back to the doctors office and explain your money situation again and ask them if there is no way you can get this done free. What about medicaid? Call your Medicaid office and even if you don't qualify for Medicaid, maybe they will know of free or low cost options for you.

Even if there are no low cost option, please get this done. Set up a payment schedule and pay a little a month until you get the bill paid off.