When do you get one?

[pf2008]

I felt a lump last April, gyno told me to get an ultrasound; ultrasound came out okay, said I could have surgeon check me out if I wanted, surgeon said he thought for sure it was just a fat deposit, but I could get a biopsy if I wanted, put it off until now, thinking the only way to know what the lump is-is to get a biopsy even if the "medical people/doctors" don't think its anything...so am I being paranoid to do something invasive, or is this the best way to get a firm answer of what it is? Is there a certain method or kind of biopsy that is done? Thanks 61, memopause, no other health probs, no history of any cancer in family

[japdip]

My first question is don't you have regular mammograms? They are recommended yearly after age 40. Before you do anything "invasive" as you say I would consider having a mammogram. Mammograms and Ultrasounds often "see" different things and I would certainly have both exams before I considered a biopsy or even a consult with a Surgeon. No, I don't think you are paranoid ... actually I don't think you have been paranoid enough by not having regular mammograms. You are correct that a biopsy is the only way to know the nature of a lump but the advice you referred to "if you wanted" doesn't set too well with me. If I were you I'd get a mammogram and maybe even a second opinion from a Dr. who wouldn't leave all the decisions up to me. I think from your post that you would appreciate a more definite answer than you've been given up to now.  Regards ....