Or better yet, how much of a chance to do we have that they're both benign?
Serious answers only, please. You have no idea how terrified we all are.
2006-11-13 10:07:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
She's twenty-nine. Never smoked a cigarette in her life.
The only history we have of cancer is our paternal grandfather; died of skin cancer when he was about sixty.
2006-11-13 10:15:56 · update #1
It's impossible to say. What is your family history? Does she smoke? (If so, NOW is the time to quit!) How old is she?
The odds don't really matter... what matters is what is in her breasts right now. (It doesn't matter if she has a 99% chance of them being benign if she's the one in a hundred with cancer)
She needs to have the lumps biopsied, which is a simple outpatient procedure.
Treatment for breast cancer is getting better, so even if she has it, there's a lot of hope for a full recovery.
Show your support for your sister by getting a mammogram yourself. These things run in families, and the earlier a lump is detected, the better the outcome.
I'm praying for benign biopsy results times two!
2006-11-13 10:13:09 · answer #1 · answered by Pangolin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cady Dear: First, don't jump to conclusions. It could be anything from a fatty lump, a lumpy or ropey tissue, it could be and most likely a milk gland. It could be cysts, I could keep going. You did the best thing and took the first step, now follow through and give your sis all the support she can get. Stand beside her and by there for her. Maybe a doctor or the surgeon here could give you a better idea of this. I'm just a lab technologist.
2006-11-13 10:14:10 · answer #2 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know your fear, but she has a good chance it's not cancer. And if it is, well her chances are also great she can kick this in the a--.
If you want stat's noone can give them to you-cancer takes on a mind of it's own. I will say this, if she had her last exam within a year, she could be in good shape? Good luck
2006-11-13 10:21:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm hoping that the odds are in your favor that it would be unlikely for the same thing to occur in both breasts at once, unless it was something normal or consistent, but will pray in any event that things are okay. It's good that she has you to care for her. Take care.
2006-11-13 10:14:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only way to tell is to get the biopsies on them. Could be harmless fiberous tissue.... just remember that catching anything early is the key ..... don't let it go.
2006-11-13 10:09:53 · answer #5 · answered by longhats 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋