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Crsonic10
Crsonic10 Member Posts: 20
edited March 2018 in Not Diagnosed But Worried

I am 36 years old, just had a baby he is 12 weeks old. I am breastfeeding. At about 6 weeks postpartum felt a hard lump under my areola right breast. It felt like a pea size but now that I keep feeling it it feels like is attached and a different shape, like it has 2 pieces connected. It does feel kind of squishy i think. Had an ultrasound Feb 26 and they categorized it 0 and just received letter that says "the ultrasound shows the need for further evaluation" they are now requesting a bilateral mammogram which is sheduled for Monday. I just need to pump prior. Why do they need both breast now? If lump is on right breast. I am sick worried, and scared since i have 3 kids and one is tiny.

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

    Hi there and I'm so sorry this is stressing you out. It is common practice to get a baseline mammogram, both breasts, so please don't read anything into that. Odds are that little bump is benign but a mammogram will let them categorize it as a cyst or something else. Thinking good thoughts for you.


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  • Crsonic10
    Crsonic10 Member Posts: 20
    edited March 2018

    doctor called. All she said was it is a non nodule. When I asked if it was solid she said yes. Trying to stay calm but I'm so scared

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  • MO-Beth
    MO-Beth Member Posts: 84
    edited March 2018

    Crsonic10,

    MANY of us have been where you are right now. Felt a lump, went to the doctor, had to wait for what seemed like FOREVER to find anything out, and we were so scared, trying to stay calm. Know that we know exactly how you feel and we feel helpless to calm your fears.

    But, hey, let me try: Remember that there are the other people out there who went through what you're going through right now and it turned out they had benign lumps...like my mom...three times! (She never had breast cancer.)

    IT COULD BE NOTHING...And I hope it's nothing. If it's something, we'll be here for you, sweetie. But I sooo hope it's nothing and that we never hear from you again (...after you come right back and tell us that it's nothing, that is...)





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  • MO-Beth
    MO-Beth Member Posts: 84
    edited March 2018

    P.S. Try to get someone to go to the mammogram with you. I didn't tell anyone I had a lump or that I was going to get a mammogram, but my sister just happened to call that morning while I was getting ready to go. She offered to go with me. I was just expecting the mammogram when I went and they ended up sending me to get a biopsy right after the mammogram. The mammogram was a breeze, but I was really glad my sister was with me for the biopsy.

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  • Crsonic10
    Crsonic10 Member Posts: 20
    edited March 2018

    thank you so much for your words. I dont stop praying to God that is nothing bad. And have trust in him it will all be ok. But at moments I lose it. Prayer us keeping me ok.

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  • Michelle_in_cornland
    Michelle_in_cornland Member Posts: 1,689
    edited March 2018

    With breast feeding, your breasts can do crazy things. It is good to have a bilateral mammogram for a baseline. You probably will not need another one, until you are 40. But, it is good to get it on file. Don't worry until you have something to worry about.

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  • djmammo
    djmammo Member Posts: 2,939
    edited March 2018

    Crsonic10

    One of the most important evaluations of a mammogram is to compare one side to the other. Let us know what the ultrasound shows.

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  • Crsonic10
    Crsonic10 Member Posts: 20
    edited March 2018

    I'm just so scared because to my understanding its mammogram 1st then ultrasound to determine either cyst like or solid mass. But for me was backwards first ultrasound and obviously they didn't think it was a cyst like. What would the mammo say? I mean we know there is a solid mass woudnt they just biopse it?

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  • djmammo
    djmammo Member Posts: 2,939
    edited March 2018

    Crsonic10

    Before 40 y/o one always gets the US first if there is a lump you can feel. An ultrasound is a directed exam for a specific location because of your symptoms. Its like looking through a keyhole. You want to see the whole room at once and also the room across the hall.

    There are features such as calcifications you can see in a mass on mammo that you cannot see on US. It can give a clue as to the nature of that mass. Plus it will show the entirety of both breasts to see if there are any more masses, etc.

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  • Crsonic10
    Crsonic10 Member Posts: 20
    edited March 2018

    thank you. Tomorrow is my mammo! Prayers for good news.

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  • Crsonic10
    Crsonic10 Member Posts: 20
    edited March 2018

    just got my mammogram done, not bad or painful at all. I breastfeed and pumped before and no milk in the machine. I should have results tomorrow. I'm nervous but confident and praying God, for good results and hoping for no need for further evaluation.

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  • Crsonic10
    Crsonic10 Member Posts: 20
    edited March 2018

    just got my mammogram done, not bad or painful at all. I breastfeed and pumped before and no milk in the machine. They only took 2 pictured of left breast, but four of right breast where lump is. should have results tomorrow. I'm nervous but confident and praying God, for good results and hoping for no need for further evaluation.

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  • MO-Beth
    MO-Beth Member Posts: 84
    edited March 2018

    Good...glad it wasn't bad. Hoping for great news!

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  • Crsonic10
    Crsonic10 Member Posts: 20
    edited March 2018

    So I spoke to my doctor and she just said, "They called it benign" and that they want me to follow up in 6 months. She also said I should follow up with a breast specialist anyways because it's a nodule. Well this is great news for me. But how do i know what I have inside my breast?? After learning so much about BC it's hard to just let this go until 6 months. I wish I was told what this lump is. I am getting my reports tomorrow. I asked for copies and she will also refer me to a breast specialist. It seems like my doctor is not just happy with this result without looking to it further.

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  • MO-Beth
    MO-Beth Member Posts: 84
    edited March 2018

    Benign, baby! That's what we were waiting to hear!!!! Whew!

    "She also said I should follow up with a breast specialist" If your doctor said this,ugh...then please, please, please do this. My daughter's friend was in a similar situation, new baby, little kids. They kept telling her nothing was wrong...you're breastfeeding, blocked milk duct, oh, you're so young, we'll just watch, insurance won't pay, etc. But she had a feeling, her primary care doctor had a feeling. She waited because they convinced her to wait. She is still with us, but late stage and things may have been a little better had they caught it earlier.

    Don't wait. You're right...how do you know what you have inside your breast? If it's nothing, it'll be nothing. If it's something, you'll have caught it earlier.

    Okay, go...and come back and let us know!


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  • Crsonic10
    Crsonic10 Member Posts: 20
    edited March 2018

    Did she have a mammo or ultrasound? How was it diagnosed? I'm willing to do a biopsy just to b sure. Who would order that? My ob or until I have a breast specialist? Could I do it while breastfeeding, i wonder? Even if i have to stop from one breast and just continue nursing from the other. I just want to make sure I'm good. BC is scary. I live near Tijuana, Mexico. I was thinking of a second opinion there, but only an ultrasound cause I dont want to many mammograms do to radiation.

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  • Crsonic10
    Crsonic10 Member Posts: 20
    edited March 2018

    My results.

    Ultradound: 12-2 o'clock demonstrated at the one o'clock 1cm from the nipple a 6x5x4mm hypoechoic nodule, possibly a complicated, corresponding to the palpable area of concern.

    Mammogram: bilateral CC and MLO were taken. Breast composition: tissue is heterogeneuosly dense, which could obscure detection of small masses.

    Findings: there are no suspicious findings in either breast.

    Right breast followup in 6 month ultrasound is recommended for surveillance of probable benign complicated cyst at the one o'clock 1 cm from the nipple.

    Assessment: Caterogory 3- probably benign

    Revomemdations: ultrasound in 6 months followup targeted right breast ultrasound for surveillance of the probable complicated cyst at the one o'clock 1 1cm from nipple.

    Any input is appreciated

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  • MelissaDallas
    MelissaDallas Member Posts: 7,268
    edited March 2018

    Great news. By all appearances it is benign. They just want to check you for stability in six months

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  • Crsonic10
    Crsonic10 Member Posts: 20
    edited March 2018

    I'm very concern still, i want to give it a name for peace of mind. I dont think I can go 6 months without knowing with certainty

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  • MO-Beth
    MO-Beth Member Posts: 84
    edited March 2018

    I am by NO MEANS a doctor. And I can't begin to figure out what that report says. (but it looks/sounds encouraging!)

    But here's my advice: Call the doctor back who asked you to follow up with the breast specialist and get the name he/she recommends. Make an appointment to talk to the breast specialist and put your mind at ease. IT IS PROBABLY NOTHING, but it sounds like you're not going to feel better until you know that.

    ...Please come back and let us know...

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  • Crsonic10
    Crsonic10 Member Posts: 20
    edited March 2018

    appointment scheduled for April 10

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  • Crsonic10
    Crsonic10 Member Posts: 20
    edited March 2018

    Received letter from radiology, says mammogram appeared to be normal. How is it normal if i have a questionable lump. Does this mean it wasn't spotted? Also mentioned my breast is dense, which makes it harder to evaluate the results of mammogram. And how does density increase risks of BC? Thank u

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  • MelissaDallas
    MelissaDallas Member Posts: 7,268
    edited March 2018

    Some things are better seen on one kind of imaging than the other. Cysts show better on ultrasound than mammograms. Calcifications show on mammograms instead of ultrasounds. "Lumps" can just be an area in your breast that is denser than others.

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  • Crsonic10
    Crsonic10 Member Posts: 20
    edited March 2018

    I'm a bit confused. My ultrasound and mammogram report are very plain. Neither say if the nodule is oval or irregular edges or any specifics. I have seen reports here which have alot of description, mine dont. Is that normal? Or maybe I got the wrong report

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  • MO-Beth
    MO-Beth Member Posts: 84
    edited March 2018

    Crsonic10,

    I'm not a doctor, and as far as I know, most people here are not doctors, BUT you were right to come here. We are for sure here for support for you. And we'll stick with you and worry with you. We will. I promise!

    Write all your questions down. Put that piece of paper in your purse. Ask all of those questions of that breast specialist at your appointment.

    Come here and tell us your worries as you're waiting!

    In the meantime, enjoy, cuddle and kiss your precious, little, sweet, warm, innocent baby.

    And then come back here and tell us the good news!





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  • Crsonic10
    Crsonic10 Member Posts: 20
    edited March 2018

    Since I didnt want to wait until April 10 to See the breast specialist, i went to Tijuana, Mexico to an oncologist. He gave me an ultrasound and said my lump was a cyst. It wasn't a clear cyst, it was more of a complicated one. He aspirated it and old milk came out. (I breastfeed) after he did another ultrasound and the lump was gone!!!

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  • mustlovepoodles
    mustlovepoodles Member Posts: 2,825
    edited March 2018

    *thumbs up!*

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  • MO-Beth
    MO-Beth Member Posts: 84
    edited March 2018

    Uh...like I said...I'm not a doctor...that's good, right?!

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