Process Question

Fighterdeb

I had an electric shock happening a few times a week going from one breast nipple to another which made me think I should make an appointment for a mammogram. The receptionist recommended I see my Dr first. My Dr found a lump ( I either find10 lumps ornone when I feel) and scheduled an appt at a breast clinic for diagnosis mammo and ultrasound which I had today with a scheduled meeting with a surgeon tomorrow. I also have a a nipple which periodically inverts (Which I did Not know was an issue) and OMG a recently swollen underarm. Dr Google has totally freaked me out.

Why would I be scheduled to see a surgeon before a biopsy. No one would tell me anything today.

marijen

Sorry Deb, I’m guessing they think the lump is malignant. And an inverted nipple is also not a good sign. But they won’t know for sure until the biopsy. Tomorrow you can ask for a copy of your imaging report

marijen

Swollen Lymph Node in Breast Symptoms

It is important to know of symptoms related to swollen lymph nodes in the breast, because there are many different conditions in the breast that can be differentiated by them. Classic example of swollen lymph gland in the breast and/or the armpit is breast cancer. Following are the symptoms:

• Swelling in the breast.
• Glandular swelling in the armpit.
• Blood discharge from the nipple.
• Nipple gets inverted and retracted.
• Skin of the nipple is pitted.
• Pain and tender breast.
• Pain and tenderness felt on the lymph glands in the armpit.
• Stony hard lymph nodes.
• Fever
• Night sweats
• Weight loss.

Georgia1

Deb, I'm so sorry. This initial stage of shock and confusion is the worst. I'm actually glad that you have an appointment with someone who can explain the test results to you. Take good notes, ask lots of questions, and get copies of the reports. Nothing is for sure til you have biopsy results so one step at a time. Best wishes to you and we are here to help.

32B

I went to my PCP complaining of nipple discharge and she referred me to a breast surgeon for diagnosis. That freaked me out a lot as well, but I think the breast surgeon is the first person you turn to in cases like this. It doesn't necessarily mean you're having surgery. My surgeon worked in tandem with the team who did my mammogram and ultrasound to determine diagnosis and next steps.

Best of luck to you! Don't let Dr. Google worry you too much until you have reports and real information to input. And if you don't like the way you're being treated at your hospital, don't be afraid to ask for a second opinion. Google is much better at giving info about which doctors and hospitals are best than it is at actually being a doctor.

MelissaDallas

Nowhere is there any mention of lymph nodes, much less swollen lymph nodes, in her email. A swollen axilla can be from many things besides lymph nodes. It can be because you have hormonally reactive breast tissue there. My guess is she is just being referred for discussion of the imaging and maybe for a biopsy. There is nothing in her post that suggests any dire findings at this point.

gb2115

Could be because sometimes breast surgeons are staffed at breast centers. The breast center I go to now is part of a surgeon's office, so when I go for my mammogram, an appointment with the surgeon is assumed.

However, it's good news that you get to see an expert right away! Hang in there!

Recap

Interesting info about nodes in the link below-made me think about my too tight bras and other assorted straps we women tend to wear/carry. I have noticed too many nodes in my old age-eyes (gelatin clumps under lids), measles (3 rock hard nodes and one soft moveable node), neck (popped out close to instantly after a foot/ankle injury of all things), breast (if indeed what I feel is nodes), and even buttock/top of leg a month ago (bus(hip) accident-soft almost golf ball size has subsided now to a hard pea size)--it makes you wonder what other overall systemic problem you have that has not been discovered yet.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy901