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missarmy04
missarmy04 Member Posts: 28
edited September 2015 in Waiting for Test Results

is it possible for an u/s and mammogram to be wrong? They both show the same mass, same characteristics. Is it possible that when they go in for the biopsy, that it could have been a mistake and there is nothing there? Or is it even possible for solid masses to come and go with your cycle? All of the terms used to describe the mass they found in my left breast have nothing to do with a cyst, so that's why I'm wondering if solid masses disappear. I'm hoping I go in, and this is all just a mistake/misunderstanding.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited September 2015

    I don't know, but didn't want to leave you hanging here. I do know that 80% of all "problems" seen initially aren't cancerous. I hope that helps, and let us know either way, okay?

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  • queenmomcat
    queenmomcat Member Posts: 3,039
    edited September 2015

    I think the mammo and ultrasounds are usually right about there being a mass there, but they can't tell if it's cancer. (Yes, life's more complicated than that.) Well, that's what the biopsy's going to confirm, one way or the other. A sample of tissue really is the gold standard. Another "Let us know how things turned out?"

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  • BarredOwl
    BarredOwl Member Posts: 2,433
    edited September 2015

    Hi missarmy:

    My mind went through all sorts of scenarios like your is doing now. After your suspicious ultrasound and mammogram (ACR BiRads Category 4), a biopsy was recommended to figure out if the mass is malignant or benign. The reason they do the biopsy (take some cells out and have a pathologist assess them), is that they cannot know what it is by just looking at it. A benign result is possible. So it might not all be a big mistake, but a good outcome is still possible.

    Hoping for a benign result for you.

    BarredOwl

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  • missarmy04
    missarmy04 Member Posts: 28
    edited September 2015

    thanks ladies. I'm feeling extra anxious tonight. Can it just be the end of sept so I can know already?

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  • fidget
    fidget Member Posts: 135
    edited September 2015

    missarmy04, It's perfectly normal to feel the way you do. It would be hard not too. Unfortunately, cancer got me this time, but about 5 years ago I went through the mammogram, ultrasound, and mri scare. While I was waiting for results, I just knew it would be bad. My husband was deployed and it was just me and my daughter. She was about 14 at the time, and I remember thinking I needed to spend quality time with her because cancer had my number. I took her to so many amusement parks and just went crazy. Then my results came back benign even with birads 4. Most do come back benign. My surgeon just told about the daughter of his colleague who they really thought had cancer. These were two doctors who see films all the time. The biopsy proved them wrong. It happens. He told me other conditions can mimic cancer. I wish the best for you, but if you do find yourself on our side of the fence, please know that you will be welcomed here with much support, wisdom and knowledge. Take care.

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  • plumster1
    plumster1 Member Posts: 270
    edited September 2015
    Thinking of you missamy! You'll get through this horrible waiting part. Keep your chin up!
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