Nodule in my breast am I ok?

[shellyt376]

I recently went to the doctor for pain in my right breast and also a lump that i felt.  The doctor examined me and did not feel any lump but wanted me to go have a mammogram.  I went to get the mammogram and the radiologist found a nodule in my left breast, they stated that they wanted to compare the results to a previous mammogram i had 6 years ago before i had a breast reduction.  I am only 24 yrs old so to me this is a big shocker to me.  I did a little research online and when you type in nodule ofcourse it says cancer so it frightens me just a bit.  Does anyone have any words of wisdom or resources they can share with me?  Thanks!

[MiracleB]

I am going to have an MRI on June 21st. This going to be done on both breasts, post a lumpectomy from my left breast,  in which the pathology came back as no evidence of any cancer;  just to make sure they did not miss anything and to make sure nothing else is going on. My question, if you know the answer, is this. What do they mean by false negative reports? I have also read that MRI's can give false positive reports. This is very conflicting to my thought process. If MRI's are suppose to be so sensitive and differentiate between tissues better than regular mammograms, then, in your opinion, can you explain the conflicting reports? I understand nothing, and I mean nothing i the world is 100%. but I am just trying to understand and obtain all the info I can and really appreciate and respect the comments from others who have actually been through this. Thanks, you ROCK!

[MiracleB]

I definately agree with NED Rocks and RC. Your gyno should refer you to a surgeon or doctor for biopsy, They may want to do an ultrasound first to get better image and then do an ultrasound guided biopsy, if the results and findings warrant further investigation. Images can give all kinds of descriptive findings which could determine if a mass or lump or cyst has characteristics of cancer, but they are just images and intepretations.You can also ask or demand to have a biospy , if the doctor doesn't think it is currently necessary. Any question should be further investigated. Make sure he completely understands your worries and ask him if there is any other why, besides pathology of tissue to rule it out the possibility of cancer?  THERE IS NOT. Early detection and folow-up and treatment is the key. Just the possiblility of cancer, no matter what age or family history, should be ruled out ASAP.

[NED Rocks]

Being so young, your breasts are dense and difficult to read in mamogram.  You should have them follow-up with an ultrasound; if there is still question an MRI.  MRI is very sensitive and tends to give a lot of false negatives.  There are many different techniques for biopsy which will cause mimimum scaring to your breasts.  Being diagnosed at 31 with stage IV inflammatory breast cancer I encourage everyone no matter how young to proceed with all tests possible to confirm 100% it is not cancer!  You want to be seeing a surgeon who specializes in breast cancer (not your obgyn).  Young breast cancers are rare; but they are happening more and more often.  Take it from me; you'd rather catch a stage I and do lumpectomy with radiation rather than be in my shoes!  I think the youngest recorded death from IBC is 12.

Good luck, hopefully it's nothing.  I would stress about it; but I would see a specialist and make sure it is indeed nothing.
Jessi

[rcmaxson]

FIND A GOOD DOCTOR AND HAVE THEM GET BOTH MAM RESULTS. IF THERE IS A DIFFERENT READING BETWEEN THEM THE DOCTOR SHOULD PROCEED TO FIND OUT WHAT IT IS AT YOUR AGE IT IS MORE LIKELY TO BE A NON MALIGNANT GROWTH (NO CANCER )DONT TAKE A CHANCE IN CASE IT IS CANCEROUS GROWTH. YOU NEED TO FIND OUT AND KNOW ONE WAY OR ANOTHER FOR SURE!