Going tomorrow for ultrasound and diagnostic mammogram

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Cstring1959
Cstring1959 Member Posts: 6
edited February 2018 in Waiting for Test Results

I am 58 years old with no previous health issues. My mammogram screening came back with a report of asymmetric density/spiculated mass at 12 position in my left breast 9cm deep from nipple. This is a significant change from my last mammogram. I'm going tomorrow for follow up diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound. I'm understanding that the word spiculated is highly suspect for malignancy. What can anyone else tell me about these findings? Thanks!

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  • edwards750
    edwards750 Member Posts: 3,761
    edited February 2018

    From what I understand spiculated typically indicates Breast cancer. They are spikes sticking up from the mass. Uneven or blurry margins can be troublesome too since it could indicate the tumor has invaded the Breast tissue.

    Regardless it doesn’t mean it isn’t treatable.

    I’m sorry you are dealing with this.

    Diane

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  • Cstring1959
    Cstring1959 Member Posts: 6
    edited February 2018

    Thanks for your reply. Quite a mix of emotions. I'm usually pretty steady but this took me totally by surprise. I feel perfectly fine. I've always been healthy. Now I'm overwhelmed with anxiety. Everything I've read about this report is bad. The waiting is awful. My husband and children have been wonderful. But i just can't pull myself together. Trying to learn everything I can before tomorrow because I think this will not be going well.

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  • Georgia1
    Georgia1 Member Posts: 1,321
    edited February 2018

    Hi there and I'm so sorry you are going through this. Nothing is for sure until you have the follow-up mammogram, ultrasound and biopsy. So while that is a lot of testing do hang in there and be optimistic until you get the definitive word. I too was struck out of the blue with BC at 59, and while it was a crazy, stressful few months I am now out the other side and feeling fine.

    You may want to bring someone with you if you are feeling anxious. Sometimes the radiologist has enough info from the images to give you some news, but not always. Do come back and let us know how we can help.

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  • Cstring1959
    Cstring1959 Member Posts: 6
    edited February 2018

    Thank you for your encouragement and advice. My husband and daughter who is an RN will be with me tomorrow. So glad to hear you are doing well. That is so good to hear. I will definitely post an update about tomorrow.

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited February 2018

    Hi Cstring1959-

    We're so sorry you find yourself here with this worry. Please keep us posted on what find out after tomorrow, we're all thinking of you.

    The Mods

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  • Cstring1959
    Cstring1959 Member Posts: 6
    edited February 2018

    Thanks for your kindness and will do.

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  • Beatmon
    Beatmon Member Posts: 1,562
    edited February 2018

    If. You can, have some go with you. 4 ears are better than 2. Best of luck.
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  • Cstring1959
    Cstring1959 Member Posts: 6
    edited February 2018

    Yes definitely agree. Thank you!

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  • Tracyne
    Tracyne Member Posts: 65
    edited February 2018

    hey CString,

    I’m sorry. The waiting is the worst isn’t it? I’m crossing my fingers for you that it works out well

    Tracy


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  • Cstring1959
    Cstring1959 Member Posts: 6
    edited February 2018

    Thank you Tracy. Yes the last few days were torture. Posting that yesterday's diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound results were found to be negative for any mass. The diagnostic mammogram compressed the area completely away and nothing could be seen the ultrasound. There will be a second doctor reviewing everything today but yesterday's doctor was very confident that everything is ok. I want to say thank you to each of you and God bless each of you in your journey. You will each be in my prayers!

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