Last night, it was extremely painful when I laid on my left side. I had to get up and sleep on the couch so I wouldn't toss and turn. My appointment with the breast sx isn't for 2 more weeks. Do you think there is urgency that I should get in earlier. Should I take mammo xrays to my reg. gynocologist?
You can't tell something is a cyst by feel alone; it takes either poking a needle in it to confirm there's fluid, or an ultrasound. Pain is very common with cystic breast condition, and much less common with cancer. It's good to see a breast specialist as you are doing, to help decide whether anything else needs doing.
ADDITION TO PREVIOUS STATEMENT - Forgot to say I am 46 years old and my regular doctor said he could feel cysts in both breasts but the one in the left breast is larger. Thanks
Dear animalover, An ultrasound can help to tell if something is fluid-filled (cyst)or solid tissue. So possibly if there was a cyst that is not showing up on physical exam or mammogram, the ultrasound could be helpful. Breast pain is a common symptom and often the cause is unknown, however, it is a new finding for you that does warrant further checking. It makes sense to have the second opinion by the breast specialist to review your information and can help to evaluate the discomfort you are now experiencing.