28 years old, waiting for Biopsy results and MRI

TC2021

Hi all,

I’m new here. I’ve had a Breast lump and nipple discharge for over 4 years. When it was first found they did an ultrasound and the radiologist brushed it off as nothing concerning and sent me on my way. Now 4 years later, I went back to the doctor as the discharge was bothering me. Another ultrasound was ordered. They figured it was probably Just an intraductal papilloma but They then referred me to the breast clinic for biopsy, mammogram and another ultrasound. The doctor at the breast clinic was not as reassuring, and wants me to have an MRI now as well. She also changed my virtual follow up appointment to an in person appointment which freaks me out and makes me think it’s worse than they thought. Should have results in 2 weeks. Anyone else have a similar experience?

LivinLife

Welcome TC! No, I've not had that experience though have had a number of my own.... Sorry you find yourself here though I'm glad you found us! I hope someone (or more) comes along who can relate at least some to your situation... For now it sounds like you are in good hands and getting things looked into thoroughly it sounds like.... Please keep us updated as things unfold. You've likely explored the site some and realized what an informative and supportive community this is....

Moderators

TC2021, we're sorry you have to be here and worried about your breast, but we wanted to say welcome!

We know that waiting for results is always hard, and this great community is here to listen to you and help you with information and support. In addition to learning from members personal experiences, you may want to check out the main Breastcancer.org article that describes some of the benign conditions that can come from testing:

What Mammograms Show: Calcifications, Cysts, Fibroadenomas

Hope this helps ease your mind while you wait! Best wishes with your tests, and please let us know how it goes!

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TC2021

thank you! I have very dense breast tissue so the mammo didn’t show much i don’t think. I read the report just now about what they saw on the ultrasound and it sounds bad. It said portions of the mass appear to extend into surrounding breast tissue and that the margins blend with the surrounding breast tissue I’m terrified. It scares me so much that i have had this lump for over 4 years and they didn’t do more tests in the beginning as they weren’t concerned at all. Now i here those words and have already self diagnosed myself based on that report

LivinLife

There are pros and cons to seeing reports ahead of appointments. I still like to view mine. Understandable from what you read that you are angry and scared! See how you can channel those emotions - into questions you have, concerns or other things you want to express, etc. I realize that is also limited.... These are just such powerless and helpless places to be.....! I hope you have support at home during this wait and after depending on actual results...? 2 weeks likely feels like a lifetime at this point.... Do what you can to really focus on what you're doing during the day and plan enjoyable and relaxing things even if you're still going to worry at a higher level. The worry and anger are truly normal.... see how you can also mitigate those some to make it more tolerable.....

TC2021

I got my results today and they came back benign for the biopsy!! They said I have a segment of intraductal papillomas. They will still remove them all because I have nipple discharge and assess again but otherwise should be fine andso so relieved. Thank you to this community for getting me through the waiting period

LivinLife

Awesome TC!!! So happy for you!!! Let us know your surgery date when you get that...