Lump in opposite breast 3 weeks pot mast? Freaking out!

Hi peregrinlady, no. They did not do an USN either. I asked for an USN while in the decision-making process to choose uni or bi-lateral. I brought up the Hx of the right, but they assured me my mammogram showed nothing and was read by 3 radiologists. I should have insisted but I trusted my doctors. I have fibrous, dense tissue and know now it is difficult for a mammogram to find all cancers in these situations. I am so scared!

AnnC2019 and Peregrinelady, I do not understand the lack of additional testing for the right side. I just went through my notes from all these appointments. I asked for an USN at my first consult with the surgeon. He assured me the mammogram was clear and all the review was sufficient. I reviewed my past results and realized I had either been called back for a follow-up or had both mammogram and USN on the right for both prior screenings. In 2017, it was indicated as cysts. In 2018, when I found the lump, they had me meet with a surgeon who assured me they were cysts/benign masts. She explained they could come and go and the general rule was to leave them alone. They would consider aspiration if they became larger or uncomfortable. December nothing was found, but no USN was ordered this time around. I even called back after reading all my past reports and asked again. They continued to tell me that the rate was <1% for bilateral breast cancer and on both sides at the same time was even less. I had to go with their suggestion.

I am trying not to second guess my doctors. They are considered the best in our region. But this really has me nervous. I will definitely be insisting on more extensive testing for this!

Pergrinelady, yes in general. My husband just got home and said it feels more smooth than the tumor felt on the other side. He describes it as a horse pill. Kind of a tubular, rounded lump. I looked up blocked milk duct and he said "bingo! that is what it feels like," It is on the lower part of my breast. If you were looking at the nipple as the center of a clock, it is at about 7 or 8 o'clock. Tumor symptoms list hard, not palpable, commonly on the upper breast, etc.

Trying to keep it together. Thank goodness 8am Monday is not too far away. Hoping they will get me in immediately considering I just had surgery.

Thank you for your calming words. These past few months have been horrendous. Being stuck in the house for so long is not helping.

I have an appointment for both a mammogram and USN tomorrow afternoon. The lump is not as tender as it was a few days ago, but I have noticed today the breast feels achy today. It could be my imagination due to fixation, but it seems like it may be a little smaller today. Perhaps hopeful? I will at least know by mid afternoon tomorrow if it is a concern as they will tell me then if they think it needs to be biopsied.

It was a cyst. THANK goodness!