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heavenlybaby62
heavenlybaby62 Member Posts: 7
edited June 2014 in High Risk for Breast Cancer
Ultrasound Report Back
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  • heavenlybaby62
    heavenlybaby62 Member Posts: 7
    edited September 2009

    I am a 23 year old mother of a 4 year old with a 56 year old mother whom was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 43. I found a lump in my left breast and went for an ultrasound. I got my test results back and they are as follows:

    1 lesion in the right breast that is somewhat cystic in appearance and could represent a cyst.

    5 lesions in the left breast that show large margins and lie parallel to the plane of breast tissue and are consistent with benign fibroadenomas. 

     Now my major concern is.. Do I biopsy one of these 5 lesions just to be sure and save some peace of mind? Wait 2-3 months to perform follow up breast ultrasound, or jump to an MRI of the breast?? Any ideas or suggestions??

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited September 2009

    the likelihood of bc at the age of 23 is very low; and the fact that you have multiple sites is most likely indicative of fibrocystic breast disease. I would have them  redo the breast ultrasound in a few months to see if they have resolved; then, if there are still unanswered concerns, I would ask for a mammogram and /or MRI.

    Anne

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited September 2009

    You can have a needle aspiration of the cyst(s) to see what they are. 

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  • London-Virginia
    London-Virginia Member Posts: 851
    edited September 2009

    The needle aspiration could be a good idea - I have had one and it isn't too painful.  For peace of mind, I think it worth trying,

    Very best wishes -

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  • HR2009
    HR2009 Member Posts: 4
    edited September 2009

    I did a biopsy on my fibroadenoma, but I am 46.  They found LCIS.  So I had it removed and fortunately they did not find any cancer.  I did go see an oncologist on the advise of my breast surgeon.  She said I am considered high risk because 1.  the LCIS  2.  My mom had breast cancer  3.  I have never had children.  So now I will be monitored every six months with alternating MRIs and Mammos.  I will see the Oncologist once a year and my OB/GYN once a year.  And finally I just took my first tamoxifen pill today.  I consider myself lucky.  Now if breast cancer does come my way then I have caught it very early.

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