Growth in tumor

Caligirlyc

I have had a small lump in my breast for quite some time. My midwife said it was a swollen milk gland and I did not need follow-up bc I had recently stopped breastfeeding. Fast-forward a year later, it was still there, so she ordered a breast ultrasound. The radiologist deemed it fibrous tissue, after the sonographer and herself, did an extensive U/S. Fast-forward again, and I am diagnosed with melanoma and need surgery and lymph nodes removed. During this time, I had excruciating pain in the same breast with the lump and I am freaked out bc I am dealing with a different cancer diagnosis. My midwife orders another U/S and that comes back BIRADS 3 with a recommendation of another U/S in 6 months. I just had that follow-up appointment (and have been clear of cancer for exactly a year now) and my BIRADS is 4 with a biopsy recommended bc the tumor grew from the last time. Im waiting for the office to call me to schedule my biopsy. Is that normal for benign tumors to grow? And is it is possible to essentially have melanoma and BC at the same time?!

Moderators

Dear Caligirlyc,

Welcome to the BCO community. We are sorry that these breast health changes and all that you have been going through has brought you here. We are glad that you reached out to out members for support and information. We hope that others will come along soon to respond to your concerns. In the meantime take a look at this link to resources that attempt to respond to Common Questions around Imaging and Symptoms. Message us if you do not get other responses and we will brain storm with you some other ideas. Keep us posted as to when your biopsy is scheduled.

The Mods