Endless Tests and Procedures

grandmatexas

Hello all. My name is Cynthia.

This is the short version of my so far short journey (which doesn't always seem so short):

On July 12, my right nipple started bleeding...not oozing or slight discharge, but dripping on the floor bleeding. At this point, I have had a diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound which revealed microcalcifications (in both breasts) which the radiologist said didn't look much different from the previous year. If it weren't for the bleeding, they wouldn't be very concerned. He scheduled me for a bilateral stereotactic needle biopsy (which ended up only being the left due to blood vessels in the way). The biopsy on the left was diagnosed as atypical ductal hyperplasia.

Next I saw a surgeon, who ordered an MRI. After a fight with the insurance company, the MRI was performed and revealed three spots of concern in the right breast. The radiologist, after reviewing the results, determined that only two spots were worrisome. I was then scheduled for an MRI guided biopsy of the right side. The two spots that were biopsied were diagnosed as an atypical lobular hyperplasia and and atypical papilloma.

I am now scheduled for lumpectomies on both breasts. I'm told that they need to be sure the areas around these precancerous areas are clear or if there is any cancer. I'm hoping to have definitive answers soon.

I can't say that I spend much time worrying about the outcome, as the worrying wouldn't change the results. I will say, however, it is always on our minds. We talk about the what ifs and all the other possibilities. I live in Texas with my husband (who is very supportive). Other than one granddaughter, the rest of my family is in Ohio. Sometimes it would be easier if they lived closer.

Do these procedures sound familiar to anyone out there? Thanks for listening.

Moderators

Hi Cynthia-

We want to welcome you to our community here at BCO. We hope you find this to be a supportive place!

You situation sounds very similar to many women on this site. It's a lot to process, but it sounds like you've got a proactive medical team who're taking this seriously, and that's a good thing! Most of these situations turn out to be benign, and we're hoping you have the same results. Either way, we're here for you as you go through it all!

Good luck with your procedure, we'll be thinking of you!

The Mods