PET Scan revealed nodule

PET scans can pick up on ANY inflammation - not just cancer. When I had my PET before TX, it 'lit up' on a spot along my lower jaw. I was in the next day for a biopsy of the area and had the results the next morning - no problem. Point is - not everything that 'lights up' on and scan, even a PET will be a 'bad' area. Get it checked out.

my nodule 'lit up' on an MRI I guess that's a phrase they use, they said it looked oval on the MRI but when they examined it further on a diagnostic ultrasound they said it had 'indistinct margins', so it's been biopsied. Waiting for results, they're due tomorrow. I have 'scattered cysts' in other Breast, they're not concerned with. Good luck and. Let me know how you get on. It's great you're in good shape, and don't smoke etc

Hi Choco thays a lot to take in, I'm glad to read you're married, your husband sounds like he's onboard to tackle whatever may come up, that's a great great thing. Are you happy with the Breast Center you're currently at? Where do you live? I'd say now is the time to give that some serious thought and research. I was considering adjusting my insurance to go to New York Presbyerians Breast Center which is known for research including being one if the first places to use cold caps for chemotherapy preserving hair..not that that's a top priority but a nice plus. I have read these boards extensively recently and been looking at stats also, they are all so promising. On the boards the overwhelming majority of women seem to be living their lives and doing well, despite it being a tough road at times. I got my results today and they were negative. I am obviously very happy about that. I have to say during my ultrasound the tech was acting like she felt sooo sorry for me, which scared the living day lights out of me. I'd also asked the radiologist "if it's cancer can you tell what stage it is? I mean it's pretty small" he said no we can't tell anything until be get biopsy results, no reassurance offered at all. He also said "just because it's small doesn't mean early stage". They're not giving any reassurance about anything until that pathology report comes in. I got my result from the Physicisns Assistant at my Breast a Surgeons office over the phone, I knew if it was bad news I felt more comfortable dealing with them, the radiologist just seemed curt and busy. My pathology report says its just normal Breast tissue apparently, but it was referred to as a nodule with indiscriminate margins. The pathology report will tell you exactly what you're dealing with. Unfortunately the wait is excruciating. I took my son to the Central Park Zoo today, I'd just finished watching the sea lion show and was in a happy place when my results call came in. I recommend doing things you enjoy, getting out and about. I ate lots of yummy salad from the salad bar at Wholefoods so I didn't get indigestion then get paranoid something else was wrong with me. Shortly before my breast lump was found I had been to ER with really bad pain in my rib on the same side, my PCP had been testing my heart, pancreas etc. So when I found out about the Breast lump needing to be biopsied you can imagine where my mind went. I also noticed I felt less pain today and my muscles were a lot looser. Don't underestimate the pain anxiety can cause. About a week ago I woke up with my gland under my chin swollen and pain in my jaw so bad... I think it was caused by teeth grinding from stress. Although not knowing the status of my breast lump I began to get very fearful. Thinking good thoughts, make yourself do that and please check in here to let me know how you're getting on. I am your supporter during this horrible waiting period.

ahh how frustrating, as I type this I can hear my husband cursing wrangling with five trash bags I filled earlier today doing a Spring clean, haha! I can hear him removing items of his I tried to throw out.. Hope you are keeping busy! I read these boards extensively and read about microcalcifications coming out benign, women get those with ageing don't they, not just cancer, also from injuries like car accidents etc.. Any further examinations of the PET?At least that's already out of the way, most women are very worried about that scan, and it's already done. I read about women with stage 2 Breast cancer who haven't had one and its a source of anxiety. You already have that done which is good, after biopsy is done all bases will be covered. I will keep thinking good thoughts for yo

oh Choco just read your results now, the IS in DCIS means in situ doesn't it, which is a great thing and means it's not invasive right? Well yes I guess the ladies in the diagnosed section will be able to best advise, but I will come and spy on you now and again to see how you're getting on. I hope treatment is a simple and smooth course. I also hope you are completely happy with the hopsital/ breast center you're with as I'd say that's the top priority for you right now. Was that a core biopsy you had? I didn't feel anything on mine but I have the fake boobs and have lost feeling in them in places thanks to two cosmetic surgeries! Thanks for coming back and updating, I think it's so helpful to women reading to see the outcomes and pathways women follow when going through Breast screenings.

I went to spy on your posts in the diagnosed section! hope you find a Breast surgeon you feel good about next week and good luck with those hormone receptor tests. what's been found out about your diagnosis so far sounds promising if that makes sense. I wonder will you need another PET scan, like a full body one? There's a question for the Breast surgeon, best wishes for next week.