Worries

MsRukia

Hello All

So I went in yesterday for a routine exam. Because I thought I had a new lump on my left breast they rescheduled me for a diognoatic mammogram and ultrasound. (I have previously had one done and have several Fibroadenomas).

Long story short the doc came in after my ultrasound and began by saying that I am complex ((sigh)). I have an existing growth in my left breast that is growing. I have a lesion in my right breast that is new. He said that both are not acting like typical Fibroadenomas.

He said I could wait three more months and do another diagnostic work up or we could do the biopsy sooner to rule out or confirm cancer. Not once did the doc say “I think they are benign we just want to make sure."

The fact that he told me that they aren't acting like benign growths worries me. I'm scheduled for my biopsy on Monday and I'll get results sometime Thursday I was told. I was also told I'll get an appointment for that. Oh and they did an ultrasound of my lymph nodes also which I didn’t have last time either

I just feel rattled right now. I should have asked for my report, but I don't think it was written yet.

Beaverntx

MsRukla, check to see if your facility offers a patient portal where they give you access to your reports. If they do, as mine does, they are a wonderful source of information about your tests.

MsRukia

They do it’s just not posted yet

Moderators

Hi there, MsRukia-

We can certainly understand your concern! It's a worrying time. We're glad you're being proactive and staying on top of your breast health, and scheduling the biopsy was a good decision! Better to have a definitive answer than continue worrying and wondering. We hope all goes well on Monday, and please keep us posted with what you find out! We're all here for you.

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blah333

If he offered to wait 3 months, they probably had you at BIRADS 3 or 4a. If it was truly alarming, they would say you NEED the biopsy. Try not to get ahead of yourself. Hopefully you can read the report in the next day or so and learn more before your biopsy.

Rah2464

MsRukia - I wouldn't try to read too much in to what your doctor did or didn't say. These interactions must be a mine field for them because we patients replay anything they say and try to dissect it to divine meaning. That is a wholly natural response because for us it is a truly stressful anxious situation. It sounds as though you have a very thorough physician caring for you that works with you to provide you with competent care. I hope you get that biopsy very soon and that it is completely benign. I am sorry you are having to go thru this.

MsRukia

thank you sooooooo much ladies! I took a Xanax last night because I couldn’t come down off my anxiety. I slept hard. Reading your responses this morning I feel so much less panicked.

Thank you for taking the time to respond I appreciate it

MsRukia

Today is Biopsy day. Though they said one was warranted I called and asked for my BiRads rating. It’s a 4a so I feel immensely better. Hopefully I’m not in the small percentage of those actually diagnosed with Cancer.

bethar

Hello everyone:

My diagnostic exam is tomorrow. My gynecologist found a small 2 cm lump in my right breast. I have been studying and working on trying to understand everything. He told me he believes it is fluid build up but if that is the case why did he have me see this specific doctor. I am so scared. I am looking at the web site etc and seeing what other symptoms I would have.

Does anyone have advice.

MsRukia

bethar,

All I can tell you is try not to worry. The will do a mammogram and then decide if you need an ultrasound. Once the radiologist has that Info he/she will then discuss next steps with you. Unfortunately it’s a complete hurry up and wait thing.

MsRukia

bethar,

All I can tell you is try not to worry. The will do a mammogram and then decide if you need an ultrasound. Once the radiologist has that Info he/she will then discuss next steps with you. Unfortunately it's a complete hurry up and wait thing.

Moderators

Dear bethar,

Welcome to the community. We are glad that you reached out to others with your worry. It is always a worry when you or your doctor find a change in your breast. Try not to jump to far ahead. While that is easier said than done, many lumps turn out to be other than cancer. It is very hard to wait for answers. Try to distract yourself in the meantime and may be stay away from researching too much until you know more.

The Mods