Tested early because of family history. Found mass.

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sunnySTS
sunnySTS Member Posts: 2
edited October 2017 in Waiting for Test Results

I'm 38. My doctor casually mentioned I should get a mammogram because of family history (paternal aunt). I got a 3D mammogram last week. They called Wednesday to say there's a mass. I went back this morning and did another 3D with different paddles. The doctor looked, but then wanted an ultrasound. I did that and the tech brought the doctor in to tell me they found two nodules next to each other. One is a cyst, one is solid. 

They want to biopsy the solid one next Wednesday. I didn't ask what kind of biopsy (I didn't know there were differences). I guess, I don't care what kind of biopsy. The kind that tells me what this is, I guess. 

They said I'll get results in 2-3 days, so maybe by next Friday. They also said most solid findings in breasts are not cancer. 

The wait is going to be hard, but I guess what I'm struck by is how very, insanely quickly I feel turned upside down. I want to quit my job 20 years (I won't). I want to change everything I'm doing (and I'm generally very content!) I want to scream. I want to cry. I want to feel normal. I want to not pretend I'm not scared around my husband. I feel nuts. 

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  • Mr415
    Mr415 Member Posts: 4
    edited October 2017

    I'm in the same boat and feeling the same way. I'm 41 and had my first mammogram. Went in on Wednesday for a call back for additional views and ultrasound. They found a mass on the right, fibroadeoma, I am told. I am scared out of my mind. I have a biopsy on Monday afternoon. I haven't told me 11 year old son yet as I don't want to scare him but I break down in front of my boyfriend. I am sending you good thoughts. So scary!

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  • sunnySTS
    sunnySTS Member Posts: 2
    edited October 2017

    So sorry you are in the same boat. I'm not telling my kids, either. My husband is scared, but acting strong and I really just want to break down.  Wishing you the best on Monday!

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  • Legomaster225
    Legomaster225 Member Posts: 672
    edited October 2017

    You two are at the worst part. It is difficult to deal with the unknown. Once the results of the biopsies are back, (and they can still be benign,) it will help. You can the get a plan together and that really helps. I had my mammo, ultrasound, core biopsy in the same day and results the next day at 5pm. I got the call at work. Thank God on of my closest friends and coworker if 25 years was there. It was awful. I was a wreck until I met with my breast surgeon a week later. Once he explained things to me and we had a plan forward to take action I felt better. We did not tell the kids until a few weeks later, although they knew something was up. My boys are high school/college age and finals were coming up though. We figured there was no sense telling them until I had a few answers and a plan. I'm sorry you have to deal with this at all, the waiting and worryingis the worst part!

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  • MelissaDallas
    MelissaDallas Member Posts: 7,268
    edited October 2017

    It is very common to get call backs & biopsies after first mammograms because there are no old images to compare to to check for stability. Most breast biopsies, about 80%, are benign. Try not to worry too much, because likely you are fine

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  • NotVeryBrave
    NotVeryBrave Member Posts: 1,287
    edited October 2017

    Everything you are feeling is normal. I think we all hope for the best but start preparing for the worst. It's human nature to try to figure it out, to plan.

    Allow yourself to be afraid. It's okay and understandable. Just also recognize that everything may end up fine and that would be such a relief. It does make you feel a little crazy - the back and forth.


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