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Teacher Mom: Questions for 2nd opinion on Mam
51 years old & post-menapausal. Mom had BC at same age. Mam for last 12 years, this one got the call back. US & mam show solid density in one breast, 7x3mm. Dia from radiology says 'likely benign', possibly intramammary lymph node or very small fibroadenoma. Primary care not happy with report, somewhat evasive/unclear. Have had tenderness in the breast/area for many years and always told it was fine. I can't feel any mass.
What questions should I ask when I go for 2nd opinion? I have current reports and all past Mam/US to bring. If I can find out the type of BC my mom had would that be helpful?
Going to Faulkner in Boston. Supposed to be the best. My doctor has already given me the name of a breast surgeon there.
Teacher Mom
What questions should I ask when I go for 2nd opinion? I have current reports and all past Mam/US to bring. If I can find out the type of BC my mom had would that be helpful?
Going to Faulkner in Boston. Supposed to be the best. My doctor has already given me the name of a breast surgeon there.
Teacher Mom
Glad to hear of your good news. Enjoy your school year!
Good news, digital ultrasound and ultrasound done by radiologist were clear for now. I can breathe again.
Thanks for your input.
Dear teacher mom:
The best thing to do is exactly what you are doing. Take the reports and past films to another specialist. Depending on his/her interpretation, you will likely have better direction. The most important fact is that your mother had BC, at this juncture, it may not be important what type. Ultimately, both you and your doctor need to feel comfortable moving forward. One question might be whether this "density" warrants further investigation but you may get this answer from the doctor during your discussion.
CCF-RN,MSN-RF
The best thing to do is exactly what you are doing. Take the reports and past films to another specialist. Depending on his/her interpretation, you will likely have better direction. The most important fact is that your mother had BC, at this juncture, it may not be important what type. Ultimately, both you and your doctor need to feel comfortable moving forward. One question might be whether this "density" warrants further investigation but you may get this answer from the doctor during your discussion.
CCF-RN,MSN-RF
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