Enlarged lymphnode,fibroadenomas,

Question

I recently had an ultrasound to get a "baseline" reading (since I have family history of breast cancer). The results were that it looked like I had 2 fibroadenomas, one in each breast. Since I'm currently pregnant, my ob-gyn referred me to a surgeon (because I guess sometimes fibroadenomas grow during pregnancy). Anyway, the surgeon said that it looked like I had an enlarged lymph node, and scheduled a lymph node and right breast adenoma biopsy for 2 weeks from now. Could I possibly have breast cancer? Or am I worrying about nothing? I am 32 years old.

Angelyjb · Answer

I found three lumps in my right breast two years ago.  After having a ultrasound done I was told they were noncancerous breast tumors;fibroadnomas.  I have recently discovered three more and upon a ultrasound two weeks ago was told the same.  Also, the ultrasound revealed more lumps than I myself found by examination.  The surgeon I was recommended to told me today at my appointment that if it were one lump he would biopsy, but because of the several, I don't even know the exact number, he did not want to leave that many scars on my breast and would not be doing a biopsy at this time.  He requested to see me in 6 months for an exam I am positive he will say the same thing during.  I am more than a bit dishearted by an apparent lack of motivation, I believe, to find out for sure whether they definitely are noncancerous.  I feel because I am gaining more a biopsy would be a good idea. I was told more than likely they are noncancerous.  Who wants to hear, more than likely?!  Am I on the wrong page here, or are my concerns for more definite answers warranted?

CCF-RN,MSN-JS · Answer

Dear Sopenn, It is less common for a young woman to develop breast cancer, and no one knows if these areas developed recently or had been there as this is a baseline reading.  It is impossible based on the information above to ease your mind and say all is well.  Your ob-gyn and the surgeon want to be sure that these findings are OK, and the next step would be a biopsy.

Enlarged lymphnode,fibroadenomas,

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