Just had one today, and Tech said I shouldnt worry too much. Wasn't sure if she just said that to be conforting or she saw films? I was having a diagnostic mammogram, lump on breast found and she felt it too the tech i mean. Anyway i've just been so stressed wanted affirmation.
2007-09-19 13:02:46 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Obviously it depends on what the hospital has for equipment. Most equipment like xrays and such go straight to a computer for the doctor to look over. If they need to they can print it out. Don't worry too much over a lump. Even if they want to do a biopsy it doesn't mean that it is cancer. Some people can just have lumpy breasts. They should have had a radiologist look at it while you were there. Even if they have to develop film they can do it right while you are there.
2007-09-19 13:11:32 · answer #1 · answered by walkerhound03 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They have to be developed, but the tech can't always see what is going on, because mammograms are difficult to read. That is why it takes a day or 2 to get the report, because the films are taken to a Radiologist who will look at the films, and compare them with the previous films, they will probably order an ultrasound also. Hopefully you will get a diagnosis of fibrocystic breasts or something like that. (just lumpy boobs basically, lol) I have it.
They also have new technology where they can do it by MRI mammography, which is nice if there are any suspicious lumps needing further looking at. An MRI can help possibly avoid a biopsy. So ask your Dr. about it, and if it is available in your area. If you have a good reason, your health insurance should pay for it also.
I hope for your sake that it is benign, and nothing to worry about. Fortunately Breast cancer IS very cureable these days, so if it is malignant, there is a great chance of recovery and a permanant remission. It all depends on your family history, age, and other factors.
Try to keep a positive outlook. The mind can be a very healing thing if you try to focus on the positive outcome, rather than the negative. My mom had advanced ovarian cancer and was given 1 year. She beat the odds, and eeked out another 7 good years and was still fighting right up to the end. Where there is a will, there is a way. Remember that. and best of luck to you. :)
2007-09-19 13:22:05 · answer #2 · answered by CSmom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's like x-rays, usually they can see them within a few minutes. If they are not sure of something they see, they will call you to come back to get some more pictures made, and then they may do an ultrasound. But the tech may have just said that to be nice, so you wouldn't worry too much.
When I had my first mammogram, the tech told me I would probably have to come back and get more pictures made. I did have to go back a couple of days later, and they must have taken 6 pictures of my left breast. Finally they did an ultrasound, and the doctor immediately said, "This is just normal breast tissue."
I hope your health is OK. Most lumps are not cancer but they do need to be checked. Good thoughts to you.
2007-09-19 13:13:44 · answer #3 · answered by siamesedharma 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The technician will develop and view the films before you leave.
This is in case of blurring etc which would need them to be re-done.
The Tech has a pretty good idea of what they are looking at, so would be able to tell if it was an abnormality or just thickening of normal breast tissue.
Only a specialist Dr can give an accurate report, which is why you need to wait a few days.
In my case, the tech was convinced it was a cyst, looking at the pics, telling me not to worry. The specialist said it was likely a cyst but suggested further testing as it was inconclusive. Ultrasound showed it was a tumour.
2007-09-19 14:09:59 · answer #4 · answered by Tarkarri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you went to a imaging center, they can see the films and they will definitely let you know if something is wrong. had mine and it was a few seconds and they made me have another one done on the right side (2) then it was'nt long and i went in the room with the person that read the films, then a bio was scheduled the next day. dont worry
2007-09-19 17:21:48 · answer #5 · answered by fiberglassliper 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lumps are scary, but mostly benign. I hope B9 for you, too!
2007-09-19 14:12:35 · answer #6 · answered by Suzanne D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋