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Meggsygirl
Meggsygirl Member Posts: 4
edited May 2017 in Waiting for Test Results

hi there, yesterday I went and had a lump checked at my GP and she sent me for urgent U/S and mammogram that same afternoon . The U/S man said he could not see anything suspicious in the area where the lump is but on the mammogram (in that exact spot) there is a white circle (almost perfect shape - very symmetrical). I get my results Tomorrow but I'm just wondering what a white spot might generally mean on a mammo? Of course Dr Google says things like lymph mode and calcification... but I'm just interested to know if anyone has had something similar and it has turned out to be malignant?

I am 35. Previously had cervical cancer and hysterectomy and 2 of my aunts have had breast cancer so it's safe to say I'm a little anxious. I know I can't do anything until I get results but I'm also sick of hearing the old 'it will be nothing' from family and friends, I know they're just being positive but I don't want to hear that right now. I want to hear some truths.

Anyone who has had similar findings in initial mammo would be so helpful :) I tried to post a pic but it wouldn't let me...


Thanks in advance

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  • MTwoman
    MTwoman Member Posts: 2,704
    edited April 2017

    Meggsygirl, Did they give you a BIRADS score (3, 4 or 5 or perhaps 4a, 4b etc)? or did you get a copy of your radiology report? The wording on your report is important information that we could help you better understand. Generally speaking, round is a good sign.

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  • Meggsygirl
    Meggsygirl Member Posts: 4
    edited April 2017

    I don't have the report yet I'm afraid. Just the images...my appointment withGP isn't but until tomorrow but they said they would fast track results to her today so I guess she will get me in sooner if its concerning. my gosh, the waiting part is worse than Anything :

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  • Meggsygirl
    Meggsygirl Member Posts: 4
    edited April 2017

    so my results were:

    The lump of concern wasn't mentioned in the report even though it showed up as a solid white spot on mammo.

    U/S showed a hemorrhagic cyst in the left breast that I never knew was there...

    Along with some run of the mill cysts...

    No mention of this birad score people speak of..?

    It's looking positive but doc is sending me for further investigation with a specialist to be sure. Has anyone had a hemorrhagic cyst before?

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  • chrissyb
    chrissyb Member Posts: 16,818
    edited April 2017

    Meggsygirl, a hemorrhagic cyst is one that has formed a blood supply.

    Hope your further investigation show all okay on the cancer front.

    Love n hugs. Chrissy

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  • Meggsygirl
    Meggsygirl Member Posts: 4
    edited May 2017

    I went to see a breast surgeon for follow up on Friday and she took a sample of the smaller cyst in the right breast but I am heading back in this morning for a U/S guided Core Needle biopsy of the left breast lesion.

    I'm less concerned about the procedure than I am about waiting until Thursday night for my results...

    I also have 3 exams over the next 3 days to study for - so it's fair to say I absolutely DO NOT want to be an adult today...

    Fingers crossed!!

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