Well this sucks...1.5 cm asymmetry - right breast

Mammamia01

Well - this sucks. Just had my yearly mammogram yesterday. Found a 1.5cm asymmetry in right breast - 9cm from nipple. Having a mammogram and ultrasound this Friday. My Mom had Stage 2 invasive ductal breast cancer - her initial mammogram finding at 0.8cm asymmetry in right breast - 7cm from nipple. Needless to say, so upset, feeling horrible. Anyone have this kind of finding and found out to be "negative"?

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Mammamia,

We're so very sorry you're here and worrying. We know it's nearly impossible to stay positive, but try keeping yourself distracted and from thinking bad thoughts until you have more information. Many, many times women are called back for repeat mammograms for a suspicious spot that turns out to be nothing at all.

Whatever it may be, we're all here for you! Please keep us posted and we'll be thinking of you and sending our best!

--The Mods

Salamandra

My mom died of breast cancer and when I got my biopsy, I definitely had a lot of feelings about date and destiny and fear.

In my case, it turned out that medical I'm in a pretty different situation than my mother was, with a much better prognosis. It took what felt like forever to get that news though and and there's still a part of me that doesn't believe it.

I think there's a whole other layer of going through this as a 'second generation'. Good luck!

gtgirl

I am going through the same. They found asymmetry on my right breast and I had additional vies, spot compression and an ultrasound. I was told I have a 3-4 mm massx2mm at 12 o clock. I have been down this road 5 yrs ago. It’s hard to stay positive and think benign. I’m terrified. Take a deep breath and try to remain cal until you know more.

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Mammamia01

Salamandra - I am so very sorry about your Mom passing. It is so hard to see someone you love go through breast cancer - which is why it terrifies me that I may have to go through the same (and my husband and children have to suffer through it too). I am sending my very best wishes and healing vibesto you and thank you for the reply.

Mammamia01

GTGRL - Thank you for your kind and supportive words. It’s hard to find a moment to lose yourself in something without thinking about test results, what the heck is happening to my body, etc... I am sending best wishes and healing vibes to you as you go through this. I will try to remember to breathe! And you do the same :-).

Salamandra

Thank you Mammamia, that's really kind of you.

I just want to be clear I didn't say that because I think it has anything to do with your fate and I'm really really sorry if it added to your anxiety, since you're in the position of being the mom. My intention in sharing was to empathize with being second generation and how it adds a layer of feeling to things, but that it's not destiny. Hoping for all the best for you! And again, really sorry if I put my foot in it!