Got results of ultrasound/waiting MRI

JesusLVS
JesusLVS Member Posts: 35
edited August 2015 in Waiting for Test Results

I am so nervous now.

Ladies, any help?

I've waited 10 days for my results. An office lady calls and says "dr is getting authorization for an MRI. Your ultrasound was abnormal and we need a better look".

I'm so scared that I've waited this long and I've gotten worse?

I'm going to go pick up the report myself.

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  • Laura_E
    Laura_E Member Posts: 154
    edited June 2015

    Hoping for a benign result, JesusLVS. Abnormal could be a benign change. Luckily, your doc is doing his/her best to get you definitive answers.

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  • JesusLVS
    JesusLVS Member Posts: 35
    edited June 2015

    Laura-thank you. I'm hoping so too. I'm 28 yrs old, have been having let down/engorged feeling, itchy nipple. I went to the dr and actually picked up the ultrasound report because I wanted to know. The dr didn't even call me! The office staff just said it's abnormal. The report looks scary but I'm trying to just be positive.

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  • Meow13
    Meow13 Member Posts: 4,859
    edited June 2015

    Did they see a suspicious mass? What about a biopsy ? My MRI was after the biopsy that confirmed cancer. I hope you get good news.

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  • JesusLVS
    JesusLVS Member Posts: 35
    edited June 2015

    there was a simple cyst and enlarged lymph node BUT I suppose that wasn't the worry? I am really in shock that it's even going this far, to need a MRI. Do you know what any of this might mean? image

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  • Meow13
    Meow13 Member Posts: 4,859
    edited June 2015

    The report sounds like they really don't know from the ultrasound, mine clearly show 2 solid irregular shaped tumors, they were quickly biopsied. From that I had MRI to confirm the extent of my tumors.

    The MRI I hope will confirm you are ok. Your ultrasound is inconclusive.

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  • JesusLVS
    JesusLVS Member Posts: 35
    edited June 2015

    meow-I probably shouldn't be googling BUT is the heterogenous, posterior acoustical attenuation, abnormal echogenicity something to worry about???


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  • JesusLVS
    JesusLVS Member Posts: 35
    edited June 2015

    also, I just didn't like that a dr didn't even explain it to me. The ultrasound tech is the one who put all this worry in my head. Saying things like "I've only seen this one other time" "so weird, it's like your milk duct system is being affected"...

    From what I'm reading on here I will probably need a biopsy if something is found to just rule it out? I've had what felt like a pulled muscle in the very center of my chest about 4 inches above sternum since September. Now I'm convincing myself it was a chest wall tumor:( I really admire you all so much. All of this is so unnerving and I just am so grateful for your responses.

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  • Meow13
    Meow13 Member Posts: 4,859
    edited June 2015

    I had a suspicious area and architectural distortion that in the end pathology from my mastectomy prove to be normal tissue after all. I think the MRI is a wonderful tool for them to get a better idea. The MRI results matched the end pathology I have more confidence in the MRI than the ultrasound. For me the ultra sound didn't tell the complete story. It is because of the U/S that the tumor board recommended mastectomy I really could have had a lumpectomy. But I look at it this way I would not have known that suspicious area was normal after all if I had not had the mastectomy

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  • JesusLVS
    JesusLVS Member Posts: 35
    edited June 2015

    this week has been so frustrating. A lot of tears and maybe even some cursing at office staff..:( and I finally have appts for Monday! The office staff kept screwing up my referrals, by the time they were right the diagnostic center didn't have any appts for another month. So I called another radiology center, told them I don't care if I have to pay out of pocket I want an appt. there is a chance that my drs office will get off their butts and authorize these tests before Monday and I won't have to pay but in any case, at least I'm getting it done. I normally am the most cordial person and would never act like that..BUT waiting 3 weeks for something so simple and after an abnormal ultrasound, enough was enough. Be your own advocate right?

    So after the abnormal ultrasound I had I will now be having a MRI on Monday and then a couple hours later my diagnostic mammogram. My questions are this: is it normal to have both of those tests ordered after ultrasound? Can you tell me anything about the breast specific MRI? I just want to know what all this is. I'm getting twinges in my arm pits, have had muscular feeling chest pain since September, now itchy breast and feeling of tingles and let down. So weird.

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  • JesusLVS
    JesusLVS Member Posts: 35
    edited June 2015

    meow-I also want to thank you for your replies. I pray you are doing well and I thank you for your time and honesty!

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  • LilaT63
    LilaT63 Member Posts: 7
    edited July 2015

    my biopsy was done first too. My MRI is next Monday. Unfortunately I'm positive. I'm really glad I have all of you. Thank you

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  • ml143333
    ml143333 Member Posts: 658
    edited July 2015

    Lila - I am so sorry you received a positive diagnosis, but know that we are here for you if you need us. My first cancerversary was on Saturday, 7/11 and I'm still here and so far NED! Hugs!!!

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  • Meow13
    Meow13 Member Posts: 4,859
    edited July 2015

    JesusLVS, what is happening? I hope you had an MRI. I just got my health insurance declining the 2500 dollar MRi. I received the notice on a Friday of course. But I called Monday and they did cover all but 125 dollars. I hope you get accurate results thank goodness mine was good NED.

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  • ra1950
    ra1950 Member Posts: 17
    edited July 2015

    Hi all.  I am a two-time cancer survivor, not breast; had a malignant melanoma at age 21 and cervical cancer at age 27.  As a result of a palpable lump, I had a mammo (showed nothing) and then Ultrasound which showed the lump.  I saw the surgeon last Thurs. and he said from looking at the US and physical exam that he thinks the biopsy will be "bad". I made sure he clarified because by this point my ears were buzzing and he told me again he wasn't 100% sure, but that I should be prepared for the result to be cancer.  Of course, I'm petrified.  The good news is that he said the lump is small, although to me it feels as big as a 50 cent-piece.  I have my follow-up with the surgeon on 7/21 for the results.  Trying to breathe and take it one-day-at-a-time. Thanks.

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited July 2015

    Dear ra1950, We are so sorry to hear about your breast lump and the associated worry. We are very glad that you reached out here. There are so many wise and compassionate members to offer information and the support that comes from sharing experiences. We hope that you will find some comfort here. You are so right to breathe and not to jump to tomorrow. You have already had so much to deal with. We are hoping for the best for you. Please keep us posted. Sending you warm hugs. The MOds

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  • ra1950
    ra1950 Member Posts: 17
    edited July 2015

    MRI-guided core needle biopsy today. Can't sleep. 

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  • readytorock
    readytorock Member Posts: 199
    edited July 2015


    @ra1950 - best wishes to you for your biopsy today! 

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  • cfloat
    cfloat Member Posts: 12
    edited July 2015

    @ra1950– thinking of you and sending good vibes for your biopsy today. @JesusLVS– I just wanted to say good for you for being proactive about scheduling tests and appointments, and I am also thinking of you and wishing you well!

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited July 2015

    Ra1950 -- how'd it go?

    -- The Mods

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  • ra1950
    ra1950 Member Posts: 17
    edited August 2015

    The scary news from MRI was two questionable spots that could be lymph nodes or not.  Was then scheduled for another U/S with possible needle biopsy.  I had the same Radiologist work with me (which was comforting) and he felt the spots were just lymph nodes and not necessary to have another biopsy.  A big sigh of relief. 

    I had the opportunity to attend a 2nd Opinion Clinic at a larger hospital about 90 min. from home and they concur with all the findings of my original surgeon/pathologist and gave me some good questions for my RO.  All-in-all I'm doing ok and am anxiously awaiting lumpectomy and whatever that path report brings.  This Board has brought me lots of comfort and gratitude. Thanks to all who participate.  Ruth Ann

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