BIRADS 4 on follow-up

crystalbells

Hello all! I guess I just need to vent a little bit.

I'm 26 y.o. I have found a solid mass in my breast 6 month ago, had an ultrasound, went to the doctor - the mass was classified as a BIRADS 3. I had a follow-up, and while the mass size hasn't changed at all and there are no lymph nodes change, the radiologist didn't like the irregular margins. Now I have to do a biopsy. I'm waiting for my biopsy date.

I wonder, could the margins be a bit unclear because I did an ultrasound before my period, when my breasts are usually a bit sore and swollen? Should I wait for my period and do another ultrasound, I wonder? I'm also a bit confused as to why my first ultrasound found a few blood vessels in the mass, but my second ultrasound has found none...

Anyway I'm terrbily worried and I regret telling my family. Everybody is worried sick about me, and I feel like it just added extra anxiety to my own.

Thanks for your support!

LivinLife

Hi crystalbells and welcome! I really do not want to comment on the medical questions you ask because I do not have that knowledge... I imagine you are quite nervous while you await the call for biopsy scheduling. I don't know what others will say about your second ultrasound question. I am not one who ever wants additional appointments or tests if possible though since you'll be getting a call about biopsy I would encourage you to schedule the biopsy.... that's just me though....

I hear your regret about telling family and concern for their worry. You told them b/c you were worried and needed their support.... They are worried about you b/c they care and want to be there for you.... Since they know be there for each other while you're waiting. Hopefully you'll hear soon about scheduling and before long will hopefully have more definitive information. The limbo is sooo difficult!

Salamandra

Hi crystalbells,

I'm sorry you're going through this!

It sounds like you have a careful and cautious doctor. That is a good thing!

For what it's worth, in your shoes I think I would go ahead with the biopsy. It's the only thing that can rule out cancer, and you definitely want it ruled out. Most likely it's not cancer, but if it were, at your young age, it is more likely to be aggressive, so I'd want to know ASAP if it is cancer. A biopsy isn't a tough procedure, and the information it brings you will be very valuable either for your peace of mind or your treatment (hopefully the former!)

I'm sorry your family doesn't know how to be supportive without adding to your anxiety. That's a tough thing to carry. At your age too, I imagine you may not have friends who've been through this and can be more wise. It is tough to be out of sync like this, but you can do this. Set some boundaries with your family if you need to. You are totally entitled to tell them not to bring it up to you and you will bring it up to them if you want to talk about it, or to tell them you want to talk about it but you only want to hear encouraging/positive stories, or whatever you think might work for you now.

Good luck and keep us posted!

crystalbells

Hey everybody! I was actually very overwhelmed by everything, so I didn't reply, but I want to let you both know that I really appreciate you taking time and repliyng to me. It feels really nice to know there is a community for people who might go through similar problems with diagnosis difficulties and all that.

Actually what happened is that my doctor called me and asked me if I want to do an MRI. I can do the biopsy afterwards if needed.

I'm waiting for my MRI, it's scheduled on 28th of February. Everything is moving rather slowly. I'm still rather anxious. Suprisingly, the most comforting thing was my dad telling me, 'If it's cancer, we will treat it'. It felt very good for somebody to acknowledge this possibility. I'm trying to be optimistic.

Anyway I'll post when the MRI is done.

LivinLife

So glad you checked back in! Thanks for doing that! Understandably you're feeling overwhelmed and whew on the month wait you've had.... a couple weeks can be hard enough for many of us... So glad your dad is so supportive! Support and validation make such a difference when going through difficult times. Let us know how the biopsy and results go when you feel up to it....

Rah2464

Crystalbells sorry you are having to go through all this, but I am very glad you are in careful hands who are providing you with excellent care. I had my first biopsy (turned out to be excisional biopsy) when I was 30. That was years and years ago before they did extra imaging. You have probably heard this before, but the odds are on your side given your age. It is a small comfort, I know, because I can remember clearly being told that by my GYN before I was referred to a breast surgeon. ((Hugs)) , we are all rooting for you to have benign results.