diagnosing

[fahana13]

i have had my second mammogram in the last two years this may 2009. i was recalled for a spot compression which showed a lobulated mass in left breast.  the asssessment was-no 3D speculated mass lesion or areas of microcalcification seen to suggest malignancy. they suggested that it could be ? fibroadenoma.
an ultrasound was recommended. US showed no mass or cyst or anything in breast. i went to a cancer specialist who viewed the films and he told me that it seem as thought the spot was there since my previous mammogram, but no spot compression was done then. he also told me that he found that the spot was a bit irregular and not entirely smooth, so was uncertain. he suggested another mammogram in the next three months to see if any growth has taken, place, if not , to go another three months or to do a completed removal using mammographic image to locate area and remove mass.

for now , we stay with the decision to wait 3 months and redo mammogram.

please tell me if that is a correct decision or if i should just do the excision now. i am scared.

[fahana13]

thank you very much for your comment.

i spoke to one of my good friends, we hardly see each other, so i had called her to talk to her about my findings and she told me she also had a lump in her breast ,it was discovered last year. she suffers also from a polycystic condition, she often goes to get fluid removed. coincidentially, she goes to the same surgeon i was referred too, and  on one of her visits, while removing fluid he hit on  a hard lump and blood was drawn from it. she told me that the mammogram didnt even show a lump as she had one prior to that. she immediately opted to remove the lump, Thank God, it was non cancerous.

i will let you know how things progress with me. thanks again for your comment and Allah's Blessings to all you people out there who make a positive difference the lives of others.We just need to keep faith in the Almighty.

[japdip]

Thank you, stating you age helps. As a rule Fibroadenomas are removed in women over the age of 40. This is no doubt the reason your Surgeon has chosen this route. From what you have stated you are receiving excellent Medical Care. Best Wishes ......

[fahana13]

thank you for your comment.

if the mass is small would they be able to get a  true result with just a sample or removing the entire mass? i t was also  wondering why he didnt opted for a biopsy of the mass, it seem as though he wants to remove entire mass if he goes in there. (btw, i am 47 years old, didnt mentioned it in my previous queastion

[japdip]

This course of action sounds very reasonable to me. The different types of imagery don't always "see" the same things on film. The only quesion I have concerning the recommendation is that perhaps a biopsy might be done first which will determine the true nature of this mass. In the event it is a Fibroadenoma further surgery might not be required unless it becomes quite large or painful.   Regards .....