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577395 tn?1277401364

can it be cancer??!!!

Hello, I'm 41 and had my 1st mammogram on 05/10. I was called back for spot compression and ultrasound, which is scheduled for nex Thursday. The report sais "There is an area of architectural distortion - assimetric breast tissue. Location - posterior left breast in the 2 o'clock region". When i examine my breast i can fill something solid inside and also it is painfull (and it was really painfull during the mammogram). I'm going crazy - can it be cancer??!!!
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Hi, Lana,
I'd have to agree with bluebutterfly---I wouldn't think your rib pain is related to the breast issues you've had. Most often it's chest muscles or the rib cartilage that cause any pain.
Sometimes a hard sneeze can cause a strain and be painful for awhile. I used to do chest x-rays and the doctor would ask the patient, "When did you fracture your rib?" The patient would say, "I never fractured my rib" and the doc would say,"Yes, you did-it's on your x-ray." So it's possible to have a fractured rib and not even know it!
Try not to worry too much but follow up with your doctor if it doesn't improve in a short time. In the meantime, if you're not allergic, I'd try some non-steriodal anti-inflammatories like Aleve or Advil to see if that helps. Please let us know how you do.
Wishing you all the best,
nc
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962875 tn?1314210036
I doubt that it is related to the breast issues, but it is always wise to check with your doctor if you have a new symptom that persists longer than a couple of weeks.

I would think starting with your PCP would be best, and let him/her decide if further eval. or referral is needed,  and if so, to whom would be most appropraite.

Best wishes..,
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577395 tn?1277401364
Here I am back again. I had lumpectomy almost 2 months ago. It came back negative. Now I'm having rib pain for about 3 weeks, I'm a little paranoyed - can it be related somehow? Should I go to the doctor? which doctor?

I'l really appreciate your responses!
Thanks!!!
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962875 tn?1314210036
Hey lady, you made my day!!

I can only  imagine how it felt to be in limbo for almost 3 months, and I', so glad the long saga had a happy ending!

Warm regards,
bb
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I am SOOOOO happy for you, Lana!!! After ALL you've been through, to end up with benign results is just fantastic and amazing! You're story should give hope to every
women out there waiting for results and hearing that voice in the back of their head
saying "what if?"  I'm sure with your ADH you'll be super vigilent with your testing.
That may mean more squishing, poking and prodding and some anxiety in the future, but for now just celebrate your life and enjoy each day you have!
Hugs,
nc
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577395 tn?1277401364
I got a call - B9 B9 B9 B9!!!!! WOHOOOO!!!!

Still can't beleive that Birads 5 can come back benign. I will get the report and talk to the doctor on Friday and will post the details.

Ladies thank you ALL very very much - you're so helpfull and supportive!!  

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1431752 tn?1283340458
Hi lana99!
I am "been squished" I am the new kid on the block :) I jumped in here today for 1st time...
I believe my heading in in LIMBO LOL! After much reading don't we all know that one
I have learned alot following your thread.Will be looking for your newest update
The Best~
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577395 tn?1277401364
Thank you!!!! I'll keep my fingers crossed now and will let you know Friday!
I'm really thankfull - your answers halp so much!!!
(((HUG))
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Hi, Lana,
Thanks so much for the update! I've had a few needle locs and they were less scary than I expected too. Glad your surgery went well and recovery should be relatively quick
and easy. Bb is right---some surgeons can have a pretty good idea about the masses they remove, but only the path reposrt will be conclusive. My surgeon said he thought my lumps were fibroadenomas and they were, thank goodness, but they also found
LCIS. Think positively and be patient.
I'm keeping you in my thoughts and hoping for benign results!
Hugs,
nc
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962875 tn?1314210036
Hi,

Glad your surgery went better than you expected!

There are features of a lump suggesting higher or lower risk of malignancy, and an experienced surgeon often has a pretty good idea what s/he is dealing with. But, there is no way to know for CERTAIN until the path. exam is completed.

Best wishes for that B9 result!
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577395 tn?1277401364
Just an update.
Had bilateral excisional biopsy with wire localization last Tuesday. It was less painfull then I imagined and recovery is not bad at all :) Now I'm waiting for my follow-up appointment with BS, which will be 09/03.
I have a question now - can surgeon tell if the lump is breast cancer or not just by looking at it?
I'm asking because after the surgery my BS talked to my husband and said that the masses he removed looked B9 to him, but it still will be sent to the pathology lab.

And thank you ALL again for great answers and support!!!! (((  )))
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577395 tn?1277401364
Thank you ((((  HUG )))))
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Avatar universal
Good luck, Lana!
I know I speak for everyone here in wishing you all the best---easy
surgery, a speedy recovery and hoping for benign results!
Hugs,
nc
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577395 tn?1277401364
Just an update - my surgery is scheduled for 08/24. I'll let you know how it goes.

Thank you ALL for the information and support!
Love
Lana
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962875 tn?1314210036
Oh, that is good news!  (I had missed the step where the left breast was also biopsied.)

It is a possiblility that some cancer cells could be found when the entire excised specimens are examined, but like ncmichigan, I haven't seen any stats about how often that's the case. I wouldn't spend much time worrying about it.

Meanwhile, here is a link to a recent thread about ADH:
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Breast-Cancer/atypical-ductal-hyperplasia/show/1301414

bb
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Hi, Lana,
I'm sorry I don't have any statistics for the biopsies possibly being
false negatives. That's always a possibility I guess, but I'm hoping
the excisions go well and the final reports are also benign! I've had three
excisions of five different lesions and they really aren't that bad. Sore and bruised after, but nothing too terrible. I was sedated for each of
them and I was glad. I can take pain really well AFTER a procedure, but
I'm a wimp when it comes to being awake and having someone hurting me! It just really stresses me out.
If you're still going to Sloan Kettering, I'm sure you'll get excellent care.
Wishing you all the best and sending a hug,
nc
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577395 tn?1277401364
Hi bluebutterfly,
Yes they are planning to do both excisions at the same time. What I meant is that I already had core biopsies of my left breast and my right breast. Left breast showed radial ssclerosing lesion and sclerosing adenosis, so they want to do surgical biopsy to make sure that there are no malignant cells there (but for now it is B9), right breast showed ADH, which is not perfect but still B9.

Now, I'm waiting for Monday to talk to my BS and schedule the surgeries.
Any thoughts or information on what's the chance of any of my breasts still have cancer?

Sorry for the confusion - I'm confused myself :)

THANK YOU MUCH!!!
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962875 tn?1314210036
Hi again,

I'm glad to hear the biopsies of you right breast did not show cancer.
Yes, the additional tissue that is excised from your right breast will be sent to pathology. Any recommendations for additional tx will be made after that.

I'm a bit confused about your question, "Can I finally relax and live my normal life now?"
I understood that you were scheduled for surgical excision of an area  in your left breast that was rated BI-RADS 4 on US and as BI-RADS 5 following MRI. Has that been changed, or are the excisions of both breasts going to be done at the same time?

Best wishes...
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577395 tn?1277401364
Hi All,
Went to MR Guided biopsy of my right breast on Monday 07/26. They did 3 incisions, it was a little painfull, but ok. Got a call from radiologist yesterday. He sais that they found atypia and hyperplasia in one of the sites and that it has to be surgically removed. I'm really happy that it is NOT CANCER. But at the same time I'm concerned - will they send removed tissue to biopsy again? Is it possible that they WILL find CANCER at that time, or I can finaly relax and live my normal life? Any information would be really appreciated. He didn't tell me, but as far as I understand it is ADH, he also mentioned something like "high grade??".....

Thank you ALL!!!
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962875 tn?1314210036
Wow, you have been dealing with uncertainty for a long time now! I'm sorry that the latest news you have received is not more favorable.

In a nutshell: The lesion in your left breast was rated as a BI-RADS 4 based on the ultrasound, but was upgraded to a BI-RADS 5 after the MRI. The lesion in the right breast was rated as a BI-RADS 4.

This is a brief description of BI-RADS 4 and 5:

Category 4 -- Possibly Malignant
There are some suspicious lesions, masses, or calcifications to report; a biopsy is recommended to check the suspicious area.

Category 5 -- Malignant
There are masses with an appearance of cancer. A biopsy is recommended to make an accurate diagnosis.

The final answer for each lesion can only be know for certain after the pathology reports come back. However, the lesion in the left breast has a high level of suspicion for being cancerous, and is therefore scheduled for excision. The nature of the right breast lesion is still uncertain, so it is scheduled just for a biopsy at this time.

Best wishes...

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577395 tn?1277401364
Hello,
Here I am back again. Had US of left breast and MRI of both.
Here are the reports:
US findings:
At the 2:00 axis, 7 cm in the nipple , there is an ill-defined hypoechoic 1.3x1.3x1.1 cm mass with angulated margins. BI-RADS 4. Wide surgical excision is recommended.

MRI:

Left breast - at 3:00 axis, there is an irregular area of nonmasslike clumped enhancements 5 X 3.4 cm. BI-RADS 5. No lymphodenopathy is present.

Right breast - at 12:00 there are 2 masses mesuring 8mm and 4mm. In addition 3.4 cm inferiorly in central, middle third depth, there is a 1.4 cm of linear clumped nonmasslike area of enhancement with adjucent 6mm mass. BI-RADS 4.

Now I'm scheduled for MR guided biopsy of my right breast. And, then surgical biopsy of my left breast.

I'm reading these reports over and over and they totally do't make sence to me. Can you please explain what was found in normal laguage?
I'm soo tired of waiting and guessing and hoping...............
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Avatar universal
I have read that cancer lumps can be painless or painful.  You just need to have it checked out.
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577395 tn?1277401364
Went to Sloan Kettering yesterday. Breast surgeon reviewed all the films and reports, did physical exam. He sais that he thinks that I have cancer in my left breast and my right breast is fine. He wants to repeat all the tests - US, MRI and biopsy. US was done yesterday - the radiologist looked at it rightaway and she didn't like what she saw. She wants to re-biopsy ASAP. What I don't understand is why do they want to repeat core biopsy and not the incisional biopsy? If there is a chance that core biopsy can miss cancer (if sample is taken from the wrong place, actually that is what they think happened) and I'm purfectly fine to do surgical biopsy - why do they still insist on core biopsy???? It has been over a month now and I'm still were I was in the beginning. It is so stressfull!!!!!
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577395 tn?1277401364
Hi KATRIN,
I have an appintment in Sloan Kettering Breast Cancer Center on 07/07. I'm trying not to stress myself out because of the confusion. Good thing is that cancer is not confirmed. But I'll definitely do everything that is needed, all the tests and procedures that breast surgeon decides are necessary. I'll take 1 step at a time and each time will hope for the best, but ready for the worst...

Wish you happy 4th of July.
I'll keep you posted.
Thank you!!!!!!
Lana
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