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rnmomof3 Member Posts: 9
edited June 2014 in Life After Breast Cancer
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  • rnmomof3
    rnmomof3 Member Posts: 9
    edited June 2008

    Hi

    I am new to this site and looking for advice.  I found a lump in my right breast it is pretty large.  Had a mammogram then an ultrasound they said it was a mass 3.5 cm long and that I need to see a surgeon I didn't ask many questions because I was kind of in shock. I couldn't get an appointment until Friday with the surgeon now I am freaking out.  They gave me a paper on needle biospy and told me not to take aspirin until after my appointment.  They also gave me a paper on fibroadenoma.  Anyone have any input?

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  • leaf
    leaf Member Posts: 8,188
    edited June 2008

    Of course you are scared. Anyone in their right mind would be scared.



    Most people can't even hear what the doctor says under these conditions.



    I don't know how old you are. Fibroadenomas are very common in younger women. (That means like under age 30 or 40.) Fibroadenoma is a big long name for a benign condition.



    Please know that overall, 80% of biopsies are benign. That is a very big number. That will not stop you from worrying though.



    Some women find distraction helps. Do whatever you need to do to get you through this time. We are here for you. Feel free to vent or ask questions. Some women prefer to post on the 'Waiting for test results' forum, above, the 3rd one from the top, but feel free to post where you wish.

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  • rnmomof3
    rnmomof3 Member Posts: 9
    edited June 2008

    Thanks that is helpful I am 41 years old.

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  • Fitztwins
    Fitztwins Member Posts: 7,969
    edited June 2008

    Yeah, you are in the throws of the scary crap. The no aspirin is so that when they biopsy you don't bleed too much. Very common.

    Keep you mind on the positive and don't worry until you have something to worry about. Easy for me to say!

    Some times these things work out to be okay. You are doing the right thing. Like leaf said they can be benign.

    The good news is that you are being active about this and getting this done.

    This site is full of wonderful information. Check out some of the other 'topics'. There is also a section about shrinking the whale. That really helped me.

    HANG IN THERE.

    Janis

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited June 2008

    Also avoid taking Nsaids such as Ibuprofen..no fish oil either.  I was given a long list of things NOT to take. 

    The needle biopsy is easy. 

    You have been given good info.  Try not to panic.  Like Leaf said, 80% of these biopsies are benign.

    Let us know what happens.  Hang in there.  We're rooting for you!

    Hugs

    Shirley

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  • omo
    omo Member Posts: 193
    edited June 2008

    Wish you all the best.I really don't have any advice but I remember posting something similar to this when I was first dx.it's pretty scary, but i'm sure you'll be Ok.hang in there

    Cool

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  • rnmomof3
    rnmomof3 Member Posts: 9
    edited July 2008

    Thank you everyone for your support it was B-9.  I wish all of you the best.  This was so helpful to me.

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  • iodine
    iodine Member Posts: 4,289
    edited July 2008

    Great news!

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