Breast Lumps - Waiting for Ultrasound Results

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kday29
kday29 Member Posts: 3
edited April 2018 in Waiting for Test Results

Hello,

I am 26 years old. During a breast exam a couple of weeks ago my doctor felt a lump in my left breast. I have not been able to feel the lump myself and she felt the lump at first and then could not find it again.

I also have a lump on my right breast that has been there for about a year (if not more). I noticed it last year and I went for an ultrasound and they did not find anything on the ultrasound; however, it is a year later and the lump is still there. I do not think it has grown or changed at all. I am experiencing no other symptoms with my breasts, everything else seems normal.

I have been waiting to get my ultrasound results on both breasts and I am honestly going out of my mind with worry. I feel paralyzed to move forward with my life until I get some results. Every day feels like an eternity.

I do not have family history of breast cancer, but I am not the most healthy person - I don't really exercise and I am overweight. I do not have any family history of breast cancer but I have been on the Birth Control Pill for about 9 years. I also, being a stupid teenager, used to carry my cell phone in my bra in the same place that the lump is on my right breast.

It is torture waiting for the clinic to call me with some answers. I also cannot get in to see my doctor until May 3rd; although the clinic did say that a nurse can give me my results over the phone.

The technicians at the ultrasound literally told me nothing. They confirmed with a radiologist that they got sufficient images and that was it.

I don't know how to just sit here and keep waiting. It is torture.

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  • kmartin3243
    kmartin3243 Member Posts: 108
    edited April 2018

    Did they give you any type of report or rating after the ultrasound? Did they recommend a biopsy? You are very young. The chances are very high that it is a benign lump. Are there any activities that will distract you? (reading, walking, cleaning, cooking, gardening, exercising, spending time with friends, Netflix) Sending thoughts and prayers!



  • kday29
    kday29 Member Posts: 3
    edited April 2018

    Thank you so much for replying to me!


    It is much appreciated!

    They did not give me any sort of report or rating after the ultrasound nor did they recommend a biopsy.


    I am a student and am completing my placement over the next few days so I am hoping that will help to take my mind off of things but my anxiety makes it difficult to push worry out of my mind.

  • kmartin3243
    kmartin3243 Member Posts: 108
    edited April 2018

    That is great! Anything that will keep you busy! I totally understand that. I am about to get another lump checked out. I'm in the waiting game again! I have had 3 lumps (benign fibroadenomas) pop up over the last couple of years. It is very nerve-wracking , but I use melatonin to help me sleep. You can do it ! :)


  • kday29
    kday29 Member Posts: 3
    edited April 2018

    Thank you I appreciate it!


    Waiting is very hard and I was really hoping I would get some answers before this weekend.


    I wish you the best of luck in finding out news about your newest lump

  • kmartin3243
    kmartin3243 Member Posts: 108
    edited April 2018

    Thank you so much! I'm sorry about that. I hope that you get some very good news! Thinking about you this weekend!


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