29 yo, "looks like fibroadenoma" but going for biopsy

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Katy278
Katy278 Member Posts: 15
edited August 2017 in Waiting for Test Results

Hi everyone, I posted for the first time in the "not diagnosed but worried" forum, so I'm continuing here.

About 2 months ago I found a movable lump in my left breast. It didn't go away after a full menstrual cycle, so I went to my GP for a breast exam. He said he doesn't think I have a reason to worry, but scheduled me for an ultrasound and a mammogram. I went today for the tests... they started with the ultrasound and the radiologist told me it looks like a fibroadenoma and she "sees them all the time". They did not do the mammogram (I didn't ask why not, I did not want to get the mammogram). She scheduled me for a ultrasound biopsy to be 100% sure.

Hearing a second person reassure me made me feel better but I hate having to wait for another test :(

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  • gardensandflowers
    gardensandflowers Member Posts: 19
    edited July 2017

    Good luck! I'm in a similar boat - just turned 35, felt that a lump I've had for years that was previously diagnosed as a customer had changed after weaning my youngest a couple months ago. Super tender (always has been) but GP ordered an ultrasound and mammogram to be certain. Radiologist saw something solid that he's confident is a fibroadenoma but says they basically biopsy almost all solid nodules to be absolutely certain, especially once the patient is 30+. He said even when extremely confident they sometimes get that 1 in a million unexpected malignant result so for everyone's peace of mind he recommends a biopsy.

    Had my core biopsy days ago, and it was super easy and not very painful at all. Will hear back in 10-14 days. Ugh. Hard to wait, even when everyone says it's probably totally fine! Fingers crossed for you as well 😊

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  • Katy278
    Katy278 Member Posts: 15
    edited July 2017

    New update: my doctor called me that he received the results from the radiologist and told me again that it looks like a fibroadenoma. He suggested the biopsy and also mentioned making an appointment with a breast specialist that he referred to me. I called to make the appointment with the breast specialist, and they also received my US results, AGAIN saying "looks like a fibroadenoma." However, they said to wait until after an appointment with them to do the biopsy. The earliest they could schedule me was for the end of the month!

    I feel like this process is so dragged out, when everyone is telling me its probably nothing. I don't mean to complain because I know not everyone has as positive feedback as I have received, but I was looking forward to having the biopsy and being done with it- now it looks like I'll have to wait even longer.

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  • Katy278
    Katy278 Member Posts: 15
    edited July 2017

    gardensandflowers: Reassures me to hear other people in my position. 10-14 days... thats a while! Hope everything turns out okay for you!

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  • MinusTwo
    MinusTwo Member Posts: 16,634
    edited July 2017

    It's OK to complain Katy. The waiting is hard. Please so let us know after you meed with the BS.

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  • Katy278
    Katy278 Member Posts: 15
    edited August 2017

    Just updating..

    Met with the BS. She once again told me by looking at my ultrasound and doing an exam that she thinks its a fibroadenoma, but scheduled me for a core biopsy to confirm. Just had that today. Waiting for results now...

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  • Jess122092
    Jess122092 Member Posts: 9
    edited August 2017

    Hi Katy287

    Sorry you feeling anxious through the waiting, but just wanted to let you know you're not alone :)

    I'm also waiting to hear results, from a core biopsy, and it is a bit nerve wracking for sure even when the best odds are in your favor

    Hang in there, answers coming soon!

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  • Katy278
    Katy278 Member Posts: 15
    edited August 2017

    Hi Jess,

    So sorry you are going through the same thing. I hope everything turns out okay for you!!!

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  • NatashaAlice
    NatashaAlice Member Posts: 3
    edited August 2017

    I had my biopsy on Monday as well. Hopefully will find out tomo or next day. When does your doc think you will have the results?

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  • Katy278
    Katy278 Member Posts: 15
    edited August 2017

    Hi everyone, my results were b9! It was a fibroadenoma! Thank you so so much for everyone's help and support these past few weeks, I cannot appreciate it enough.

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

    Great news Katy, thanks for the update!

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  • Bellapam
    Bellapam Member Posts: 71
    edited August 2017

    I'm very happy for you Katy! Go have that B9 party now!

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