I had a mammogram done, followed by an ultrasound- when I was finished the radiologist asked to see me, he said that it was a cause for concern because he pulled up my mammogram from two years earlier and it should that there was something in the same location, but a lot smaller, because of my age at the time, it was never brought to my attention. Now they want to do a biopsy to determine what it is. Is it possible that it is cancer and it has been growing for the last two years?
2006-10-24 12:01:46 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
The lump is not painful.
2006-10-24 14:47:29 · update #1
and I was told that it was the width of your pinky nail and the length of your two thumb nails put together. the reason that I had the mammogram at a young age was because I had some swelling in my left breast and underarm area, but at the time I could not feel any lump.
2006-10-24 14:50:12 · update #2
Don't get yourself all worried before you have your biopsy. It could very well be benign(Non-cancerous). I had a lump one time and it turned out to be a benign nodule that only showed up around the time of my period. Have the biopsy! then go from there. Good Luck and God Bless!
2006-10-24 12:09:57 · answer #1 · answered by ♥cinnamonmj♥ 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Do you know what your birad score was from your mammogram? I had a similar situation. I noticed a lump and went to see my gynocologist. He told me that it was probably just fibrocystic because it wasn't extremely hard and because he could move it. Two years later, the lump was still there except it was twice the size. My mammogram listed my birad score as 5 which means an 80% chance of the lump being cancer. I had the core needle biopsy that confirmed the cancer. I have heard in the past that by the time your lump is big enough for you to be able to feel it that you have already had the cancer for several years...assuming that it isn't ultra aggressive. Don't make yourself nuts over this. Wait and see what the results show at the very least. I know it's easier said than done. The biopsy was a breeze. It scared the heck out of me to see the doc coming at me with such a big needle but he had already numbed my breast and I never felt a thing. It was a piece of cake. I hope everything turns out well for you. Good Luck!
2006-10-25 13:37:25 · answer #2 · answered by Jenna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was 29 and 8 months pregnant when I found my lump. Actually, I was 6 1/2 or 7 months pregnant when I found it but I thought it was a blocked milk duct. It was cancer, no family history that I know of.
My motto since then has been, prepare for the worst, hope for the best. Get the biopsy done, question why the lump of the first mamo was never mentioned. You have to be your own advocate when it comes to medical things. I learned that the hard way.
I wish you luck, I'll be thinking about you.
P.S. I am now 32 years old and cancer free.
2006-10-24 15:46:42 · answer #3 · answered by BriteHope 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was diagnosed with BC at age 31. It is happening earlier and earlier in our lives. I would be at least mildly concerned - I didn't think my lump could possibly be cancer so I blew it off. Mine was very fast growing.
A core biopsy is more painful but more accurate than a needle biopsy. It is done with the aid of ultrasound. They will inject a solution to numb the area a bit before the biopsy is done. Emla cream can be used prior to all of this (within 45 min. or so) also to numb the area topically.
And after all is said and done - it may be nothing. But at least you will have peace of mind.
2006-10-24 14:07:13 · answer #4 · answered by greyrider 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
did you comprehend what your birad score replaced into out of your mammogram? I had the same difficulty. i said a lump and went to work out my gynocologist. He informed me that it replaced into probable in basic terms fibrocystic because it wasn't truly demanding and when you consider that he might want to flow it. 2 years later, the lump replaced into nevertheless there except it replaced into two times the length. My mammogram listed my birad score as 5 meaning an 80% probability of the lump being maximum cancers. I had the middle needle biopsy that shown the most cancers. I somewhat have heard in the previous that by technique of the time your lump is enormous sufficient so that you'll be ready to sense it that you've already had the most cancers for countless years...assuming that it is not extremely aggressive. do no longer make your self nuts over this. wait and be conscious what the outcomes tutor a minimum of. i comprehend it is a lot less complicated suggested than carried out. The biopsy replaced right into a breeze. It scared the heck out of me to work out the document coming at me with any such enormous needle yet he had already numbed my breast and that i not in any respect felt a element. It replaced right into a chunk of cake. i desire each and every thing seems properly for you. solid success!
2016-12-05 04:48:45 · answer #5 · answered by reeves 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is cause for concern yes but keep yourself calm until after you find out what the biopsy says ( I know, easier said than done). I've had several lumps complicated with mastitis all of which had to be biopsied. Luckily mine were found to be beneign granulated calcifications that my own body is making. Not all lumps are cancerous but can be rather annoying. Think positive! Best of luck to you.
2006-10-24 13:38:46 · answer #6 · answered by cookiefactory4 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's possible, but also more possible that it's a benign cyst. I worried that by the time I found the second knot close to my armpit, I had waited too long to be cured. They both ended up being cysts, and benign. They say the closer to your armpit(closer to your lymph nodes) the more likely it is to be cancer. Mine were almost in my armpit and they were benign. Think positive until you have a reason to be negative, gather family support and good luck with the biopsy. Tell them you want a "twilight" sedation, it's easier to come out of from surgery and less side effects. I came out of mine asking for the steak dinner my husband promised!
2006-10-24 13:09:16 · answer #7 · answered by Gail H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah, it's definitely possible to have cancer for years and not know it. i agree with the other poster though. it's unusual for a 28 year old to have a mammo. if you head reason to go in for one 2 years ago they should have been more thorough and biopsied you then.
of course that doesn't help now and you are probably so terrified waiting for the results. just be glad that you didn't want any longer and know that since you're young and otherwise healthy that your chances for recovery should be high
2006-10-24 12:12:23 · answer #8 · answered by crow_326 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Biopsy is considered to know whether the tumor is benign( not cancerous) or malignant.
All women must know how to do self brest examination for early detection a breast lump.
2006-10-24 12:11:58 · answer #9 · answered by dennis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be a slow growing malignancey, could just be a cyst, could be a benign mass. Is it painful? Pain is a good sign. Get the biopsy and good luck.
2006-10-24 12:07:11 · answer #10 · answered by nurserachet_0000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋