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grammaof3
grammaof3 Member Posts: 2
edited June 2014 in High Risk for Breast Cancer

I lost my mom Feb. 22. She fought breast cancer for 12 years. In 2005 my sister was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 31. At that point in time, we all decided to be genetically tested. Both of my sisters and my brother tested positive for the BRCA2 gene mutation.  I was negative. My sisters and my mom all had radical masectomies within 5 months of eachother. Regardless of my negative test result, I have had mammograms every year since I was 35 and am now 44. Saturday I received the results from my latest mammogram. They need to do additional studies on findings in my left breast. My doctor has to put in an order for spot compression imaging and an ultrasound.  I am not sure if it is because of my mom's recent death from breast cancer but I am really worried now. I am trying not to get ahead of myself, but everything about this disease is fresh in my mind. Only a few people know at this point and until there is a reason to worry everyone, I want it to stay that way. I just had to get it out! I work in a small six chair salon, and two of the ladies I work with are survivors. I am fortunate to have a large family and many friends who are supportive. If anyone here believes in the power of prayer, please pray for my family.

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  • chrissyb
    chrissyb Member Posts: 16,818
    edited March 2014

    Hi Grammaof3, so sorry for your recent loss of your mom.  Just because your doc wants more info on your latest mammo, it doesn't mean that he is looking for anything in particular he is just making sure that there is nothing to worry about.  He is doing that purely because of family history.

    Please put your mind at ease for the moment, he is just taking really good care of you.

    Love n hugs.     Chrissy

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  • geekyknitter
    geekyknitter Member Posts: 187
    edited March 2014

    It's not uncommon for a radiologist to want more views or a different kind of view with another form of imaging.  Often, it just means that they couldn't see real well into one breast and want a better look.

    Try not to worry until the doctors tell you there is something to worry about, as hard as that seems.  I myself just went through a diagnostic mammogram, with a call back for more views, followed by a breast MRI, followed by an ultrasound, followed by a biopsy...

    all for what turned out to be a small, completely benign fibroadenoma.

    When you have a family history of breast cancer, they like to be absolutely certain that there's nothing amiss, which is a good thing.

    Here's hoping for your appointment to get scheduled quickly and for you to get benign results, and quickly!  :)

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited March 2014

    praying for you that you get good benign results, and for peace for your whole family.

    Anne

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  • chicahunter
    chicahunter Member Posts: 12
    edited March 2014

    I totally understand your concern & have 3 friends that had negative biopsies, no family history & a negative BRCA1/2 test that were positive when they did their lumpectomy. Keep in mind that the biopsy (usually accurate) can miss a part because it's small pieces taken in a circular form of the mass. Not to scare you or anyone but I feel it's important for us to know our bodies & not expect doctors or diagnostic tests to be 100% accurate. My gut tells me to further investigate & lowery chances. That means undergoing a lumpectomy or bilateral prophylactic mastectomy if my BRCA1/2 comes back positive. A high percentage of breast CA is sporadic & not related to family history so be aware of changes in your body & do what you feel is right for you & will give you peace of mind.im in the process of doing the sane. Prayers to all.

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