Fibroadenoma Dilemma

TSUM

I did the inexcusable and waited from 46 to 49 to have my "annual" mammo.  I have a special needs kiddo who has had so many surgeries...time slipped away.  When I finally had my mammo I got a call back for another look via ultrasound.  The findings: "a 10mm fibroadenoma with smoothly rounded homogeneous hypoechoic with strong posterior enhancement with no vascularity no complexity, no irregular or speculated edges with disruption of fascial planes evident." It has never been palpable. The radiologist did the ultrasound and told me he was nearly certain it was a fibroadenoma and due to dense breast and the fact that I had lost 45 lbs, was probably there for years.  He did not think it needed a biopsy, just follow up ultrasounds. For the past year I have had 6 month follow ups and it has slightly shrunk...9mm on last ultra and no other changes.  Last month I had a complete abdominal hysterectomy (TAH/BSO) I had every kind of fibroid including one growing on my left ovary.  All my pathology came back completely benign.  Next week I have my annual mammo.  My last follow up, the radiologist said that is all I needed were yearly screens and he down graded me from BRAID 3 to BRAID 2.   I don't know if it the months of determining what was happening in my monster uterus or the instant menopause, but I now have "cancer brain" and am not sure if I should just ask to have it removed?  I am 50 now and it will likely go away....but I just feel uncertain.  Any thoughts on this would be so very appreciated!

Anonymous

you've been thru so much recently (I had a TAH/BSO, so I can relate to how you're feeling with the immediate surgical menopause and recovering from major surgery! PM me if you'd like to ), I would give yourself some time to heal and then deal with it. Perhaps it will even shrink more.

anne

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Glad you have found BCO where you can learn a lot and obtain feedback. Beware of the horror stories, as they can cause irrational fear that is likely to be unjustified. As awb said above, "give your self time to heal" then follow the professional advice as your doctors see your scans and know your full history and can best advise you.

We wish you a speedy recovery  from your hysterectomy and hope the hormonal changes don't affect you too hard. Best to your child too.

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TSUM

 

 You are right...I have read the some of the horror stories while looking for information and feed back. I appreciate both of your thoughtful words!   Have a safe July 4th!