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Fa-Marie
Fa-Marie Member Posts: 2
edited March 2018 in Not Diagnosed But Worried

my daughter is 23 and developed 2 large lumps that are hard. One is about 1-2 inches from her collarbone on the right side that is oblong shaped on her chest wall but not in her breast. It feels like a broken rib or her rib is pushing out. The other is half an inch to the right of the center of her breast that is round about the size of a quarter. Neither cause pain to the touch and both are hard like bone. The doctor had an x-ray and an ultrasound. Both came back normal and the doctor can't explain whatthe lumps are. The dr told my daughter if it was cancer or concerning it would show up in the x-ray. I told my daughter that's not true. The dr told her she's young and it's Nothing to worry about. Both lumps appeared and seem to be getting bigger. No direct pain to touch. But has an achy feeling behind her chest wall, that has been getting worse. I'm not sure what to think. Any advice because all I can do is worry

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  • Egads007
    Egads007 Member Posts: 1,603
    edited March 2018

    It seems awfully strange to me that the doctor says he doesn’t know what it is and doesn’t seem to be taking steps to find out what it is before writing it off. Can you get the imaging reports to post? In your place I’d definitely be looking for a second opinion. The numbers are on your daughters side for good results because of her age so keep that in mind. Personally I wouldn’t leave it with no definitive diagnosis. Please keep us posted

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  • Fa-Marie
    Fa-Marie Member Posts: 2
    edited March 2018

    I agree that they should be able to explain what the lumps are and not just write it off. The first appointment the dr had to call another dr in to feel the lumps because the dr appeared puzzled to the size and the feel of it. That's when they ordered X-rays which was Normal results. so the dr ordered ultrasound and that came back normal. Going back to the dr one more time to see if they can explain or run more test. I will see if we can get the imaging report.

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  • Egads007
    Egads007 Member Posts: 1,603
    edited March 2018

    I think you’re doing the right thing...I’m a pit bull when it comes to my kiddo...even when I’m wrong lol...let us know when you’re able...and big hugs Mom, I know you need one right now

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

    We agree with Egads007 as well. A second opinion, and further testing seem important next steps to to determine what is going on!

    This page could have some helpful information as well:

    Breast Cancer Tests: Screening, Diagnosis, and Monitoring

    Thinking of you and your daughter!

    The Mods

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