Are there any 45+ yr olds here with B9 conditions?

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1Sweetbajan
1Sweetbajan Member Posts: 15
edited September 2016 in Benign Breast Conditions

Most of what I read seems to indicate that a lot of the B9 conditions occur in younger women. If you're 45+, what B9 condition so you have; and was was it suspicious for cancer at first?

I'm currently waiting for US results.

Thanks for taking the time to answer.

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  • Beesie
    Beesie Member Posts: 12,240
    edited August 2016

    Sorry no one has replied.

    I was diagnosed with breast cancer at 49 (seen as calcifications on my mammogram), but have had many benign conditions in the years before and the years since.... a small mass that turned out to be fatty necrosis - had a biopsy for that one.... calcifications that turned out to be totally benign - another biopsy there.... and several simple cysts and several complex cysts - the complex cysts were monitored with a few 6 month follow-ups. When I was younger I also had a couple of fibroadenomas, which are solid masses. Although they are most common in young women, because they are hormone driven, they sometimes develop in women who are in the perimenopause years.

    Hoping your result is benign.

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  • SpecialK
    SpecialK Member Posts: 16,486
    edited August 2016

    I am another that experienced a plethora of benign conditions, ranging from a small fibro to many cysts, for at least 20 years until I was diagnosed at 54. Over that 20 year period I had at times an accelerated imaging schedule - mammos always with ultrasound due to density, FNAs, ultrasound guided FNAs, and had multiple cysts in each breast at the time of bi-lat mastectomy. I also had ADH and ALH present that had been undetected up to that point.

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  • MelissaDallas
    MelissaDallas Member Posts: 7,268
    edited August 2016

    I had a complex cyst at fifty. Still have fibrocystic breasts at 55.

    Remember, all the thousands of women (even the ones 45 and over) who come through here and get benign results move on and don't continue posting on a breast cancer board.

    Forty five is actually a pretty common time to get benign hormone related things in your breasts as your hormone levels start changing in perimenopause.

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  • Djabi53
    Djabi53 Member Posts: 184
    edited August 2016

    I'm 63. I have bilateral calcifications and a nodule/cyst in one breast. I've had one biopsy for calcifications that were beginning to form a line and were suspicious for cancer. Biopsy came back fibrocystic breast tissue - no atypical or abnormal cells - completely benign. I have a bilateral diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound done every 6 months for 2 years. My 18 month follow up is in a few weeks.

    Frankie

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  • Janet456
    Janet456 Member Posts: 507
    edited August 2016

    Yes, I had a tubular adenoma at 49. It was very suspicious but turned out to be benign, thankfully xx


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  • Jennie93
    Jennie93 Member Posts: 1,018
    edited September 2016

    I had cancer on the left, had a suspicious spot biopsied on the right, fearing the worst, and it was just a fibroadenoma, totally benign. I was 49 at the time.



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  • 1Sweetbajan
    1Sweetbajan Member Posts: 15
    edited September 2016

    Thank you all so much for responding! It's relieving to know that I can actually have a benign condition at this age without any tell-tale signs besides a lump.

    Past experience with this radiologist indicates that if they don't call me the day after results are ready, it's business as "usual" and I can follow-up with my doctor. If I don't hear from them or my doctor by Friday, I'll call my doctor. According to the ACR, radiologists should call the PCP, in addition to sending a report, when there is a Bi-rad 0, 4 or 5 and the radiologist's office called me directly the day after my Bi-rad 0 - I'm gonna let that get me through to Friday without stressing too much.

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  • marie5890
    marie5890 Member Posts: 3,594
    edited September 2016

    PASH

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  • KristenUGA10
    KristenUGA10 Member Posts: 5
    edited September 2016

    I'm 1.5 weeks post op. Had a lump removed that was in my breast tissue near my armpit. I have now been diagnosed with Pseudoangiomatous Stromal Hyperplasia. (PASH). One lymph node was also removed to be tested and all test came back normal on it.

    I'm not familiar with PASH. From what I have been reading it is rare. My doctor didn't seem too concerned.

    Now I have been having seroma issues (fluid buildup) My doctor has had to drain the area twice already. She said most likely we will have to drain it a few more times.

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  • Mrose68
    Mrose68 Member Posts: 2
    edited September 2016

    good afternoon. I just found out Friday that I have a Breast cyst. I had a large firm lump that seemed to appear overnight. I was scared and was certain I had BC because of my age. I also thought it was advanced because it was so big. I was so relieved when I hit the ultrasound and they saw right away what it was. I cried for the others that haven't been so lucky. It is a very stressful time. I am not sure what all this means as I am still trying to process the 5 week waiting and worring. I just turned 48 two weeks ago. I hope this helps

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  • 1Sweetbajan
    1Sweetbajan Member Posts: 15
    edited September 2016

    Mrose68 I can totally relate. It turns out that I have 2 complicated cysts and a cluster of cysts. I almost fainted with relief because of the stress of not knowing and formulating all sorts of bad scenarios and outcomes in my head. It worries me because I really don't know how I'd handle it now if the results were different. I could only hope I'd be as brave and strong as the women here on this site.

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  • marie5890
    marie5890 Member Posts: 3,594
    edited September 2016

    I had PASH at age 45. Im 51 now.

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