i've just returned from the hospital and had a needle biopsy on my breast.I won't get the results until friday.Whats the next step if they find cancerous cells?I'm only 29 and first found the lump in september.When i first had it checked they said it was normal,but i went back to my GP because the lump had got bigger.PLEASE HELP
2007-02-26 22:56:43 · 8 answers · asked by Peaches 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Take someone with you when you get your results. Be concerned if they take too long to call you back (if it takes a long time, they may be trying to organize a "cancer team" to meet with you when they give you a diagnosis.) If they do find cancer, then you will have about 3 weeks to make decisions on surgery and chemo. Then, after making those decisions, there will be more decisions about radiation and pills. If you do have to make those decisions, you will probably have an entire team of medical professionals and others(social workers,dietiticians, etc) plus your family to help you make them. In the mean time, one of the best things you can do is make sure that you have done your grocery shopping, cleaned your house, paid your bills, and gotten caught up or ahead on your daily responsbilities, so that if you have to deal with a cancer diagnosis, you will have time to do so.
2007-03-01 07:11:59 · answer #1 · answered by compwhizette 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had FNB in 97
Fine Needle Biopsy.
It turned out to be cancer.
I was in hospital with 48 hours.
I had the whol removed from behind my breast.
Yes i am male but now days it is more common in males.
I was in hospital overnight. My nipple was removed the disc was taken out nipple back on.
No problem just a small indent now.
No pain and all gone.
Good luck
2007-02-26 23:01:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had that done. Lucky for me, it was just a cyst and they emptied it with another needle. Bit tender for a few days but got to say I didn't mind that at all. Hope yours is just a cyst. Good luck hon
2007-02-26 23:03:25 · answer #3 · answered by PATRICIA L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a FNB done in 98, It was benign thank god. But I had it removed anyway. I wish you all the best. Your age is on your side and if it's not in the family, that could be in your favour to.
God bless and the very best of luck.
2007-03-01 04:55:26 · answer #4 · answered by ruthiebeth 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sentinal lymph nodes may have to be biopsied or directly dissected if affected. Options are neoadjuvant (radiation/chemotherapy) therapy if breast conservation is desired and if possible. Another option is mastectomy followed by immediate reconstruction followed by radiation and/or chemotherapy.
2007-02-26 23:34:15 · answer #5 · answered by ash v 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't worry yourself hun although thats easier said than done!
it's probably just a cyst which alot of lumps are which are harmless. at least you have done the right thing by going to your GP as soon as you noticed a problem.
good luck x.
2007-02-26 23:00:17 · answer #6 · answered by Betty 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Peaches, I know this will be a hard thing to do, but please be calm and patient until the results come in...try not to look into things too deep, and occupy yourself with everything positive until then...I am sure you will be ok...email me if you need someone to talk to as I know waiting can be hard, but chin up babe, laugh a lot, think positive and it will be alright....Jen...
2007-02-26 23:05:24 · answer #7 · answered by ozzy chik... 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dang, wish my wife was here(work), she does mammograms and biopsies . She could answer your question. I think you'll probobly have a lumpectomy though. I don't know much about any followup chemo and rad treatment though. Try WebMD.com.
night shift x-ray tech
2007-02-26 23:01:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋