What to expect at breast clinic appointment?

Question

Ive been referred to the breast clinic at the hospital because of a re-occuring lump.
Can any one tell me what to expect? The doc mentioned a scan and possibly a biopsy.
Im 27 yrs old so never had a mamogram, is a scan the same thing? If not, is it like an xray, checking the rib cage too?

Answer 1

i had to go to breast clinic because of similar prob to you,, was seen by doc first who exam breasts then he ordered a mammogram the mamm is a bit uncomfatable but it soon over n done with,, i then had to have an ultrasound of the offending breast,, then back next day for a needle biopsy the area was numbed then they drew samples out of the breast with i fine needle i truly did not feel a thing,, the staff are brill,,
after biopsy my breast was a little tender for a day or two,, then it was back a week later for results and i was one of the lucky ones it was benign,, i so so wish you all the luck in the world with it all n hope n pray for you that the results are good for you like they where for me good luck hun from my heart xx

Answer 2

The breast clinic may also do a mammogram which is a different kind of x-ray to go in combination with the ultrasound (this is what they mean by a scan).

Depending on what kind of lump it is they may do a biopsy using fine needle to take some samples of it to see what it shows.

With mammogram they do take a picture of some of the chest wall which is higher up than the actual ribcage.

You should get the results back in about a week or so.

A family member of mine was recently diagnosed with breast cancer.

Answer 3

I've been and the following took place:-

First scan (similar to scan when pregnant)
Then if necessary fine needle aspiration (fluid drawn from lump for biopsy)
I found this quite painful. Sorry to scare you, but best to be prepared.
My biopsy was fine - no further treatment. Very reassuring.

Best of all, I got the results in the same visit. All done under one roof.
Good luck!

Answer 4

The mammogram is fine - you strip to the waist and they squash your boobs into a thing like an xray machine - it is not sore just slightly annoying and takes about 10 minutes, a biopsy is usually done by taking a sample by needle and sent to the lab

Answer 5

all as i can tell you is the people in the clinic are lovely put you at ease and are very professional