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Breast Cancer (Expert Forum)
Still Concerned
Questions posted in the Breast Cancer Forum are answered by medical professionals from The Cleveland Clinic. Topics include Breast Biopsy, Chemotherapy, Hormone Therapy, Lumps, Lumpectomy, Lymph node dissection, Lymphedema, Mammograms, Mastectomy, Radiation Therapy, Reconstruction, Self Breast Exam, and Surgery.
Still Concerned
by Tiggar, Aug 17, 2002 12:00AM
I recently had a bilateral mammography and an ultrasound on my left breast. The reports indicate (Ultrasound) no focal mass seen with the palpable area appearing to correspond to an area of thichened breat tissue - (Mammography) - slight asymmetry of breast parenchyma more prominent in the area of palpable nodularity of the left side - recommend follow up in one year. What does all this mean? I went back to my gyno, he was going to refer me to a surgeon for a peace of mind. Prior to a period, this "lump" aches and is sore! Is this normal, or do I need to see the surgeon! PS. My grandmother had breat cancer, which was removed, however it has spread to her liver! Please advise! Thanks.
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-RN,MSN-JS, Aug 19, 2002 12:00AM
Dear tiggar, It sound's like a lump that has been felt (palpable) is being evaluated. The mammogram showed there was more thickness on one side (asymetrical). An ultrasound is done to try to determine if this lump could be a fluid-filled cyst. So far the testing has not revealed what this lump is, so having you see a surgeon to review the tests you've had done and recommend whether or not a biopsy may be in order. A biopsy is to take a sample of the tissue from the area of concern so it can be looked at under the microscope to see if there are any abnormalities. If biopsy is recommended the surgeon will also recommend the type of biopsy that will be the least invasive to that will give them the most information. These are the correct steps to evaluate a breast lump at least until there is "peace of mind" or an answer as to what this "lump" is.
Member Comments (2)
by Tiggar, Aug 19, 2002 12:00AM
Thank You, I will proceed to the surgeons office.
