On pins and needles
I am 33, have a 7 and 5yr old. Breastfed both of my babies. At the end of July I found a lump in my right breast. Went in to see my primary care physician and was referred to the "Breast Clinic". My PCP stated that she was not concerned. Went to "specialist". Specialist also stated that lump was likely a cyst and that it was not at all suspicious. Was referred for mammogran and ultrasound (for cyst confirmation) At Mammo/u/s Radiologist stated that it was a cyst and that I had nothing to be concerned about. He asked that I continue self breast exams and my annual physicals w/ my PCP. At my follow-up with specialist (following Mammo & u/s) he reviewed my results with me and confirmed lump was a cyst. He then proceeded to aspirate the fluid from the cyst (to avoid any discomfort it may later cause) and said he would send it in for testing (apparently most dispose of this fluid be he routinely sends in). Last Friday he called and told me that the lab results were back and that they had found a small amount of atypical ductal cells and histiocytes in the fluid sample. While it was in small amounts he requested a biopsy (scheduled for next week). I am completely dumbfounded. How were my Mammo & u/s exams completely normal yet the sample abnormal? I seriously feel sick to my stomach. I do not know anyone (personally) in my age group that had ever dealt with this. Everyone I know who has had a cyst and has gone in for Mammo & u/s and had normal results has never had the fluid aspirated and tested. I am scared out of my mind. My mind keeps going to very dark places. Has anyone been through my scenario? Please help with any feedback.
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mommyoftwo1030, sorry you are here but glad you found a place where you will receive lots of support. I cannot relate as I am twice your age but others will be along, probably soon.
I do want to say you cannot go by what others have experienced as we are all different but I am happy your specialist took the high road and sent the fluid out for testing. Waiting is the hardest thing so try and keep busy (take those kids and enjoy the park; go get a massage; something) and know 'there is nothing there until told otherwise'.
Hugs.
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Well, I am 32 and the story starts out similar to yours. Until the mammogram and ultrasound. Those were suspicious so it was a biopsy the next morning. So hopefully you get good results and don't continue down the path I am on.
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We are wishing for negative results, but we are all here for you in any case!
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Thank you ladies for your support! I had not replied because I simply was too nervous/anxious/scared. I had my biopsy last Thursday the 17th and received the results this a.m. Results were benign, thank God. I appreciate your comments/well wishes and I wish you all the same! Even though I wasn't very active on these boards...I did stop by on occasion to read posts and it helped immensely!
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(loud cheers!) How wonderful for you, mommyoftwo! Trust me, I'm glad when departure is the result of good news.
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