many tests no real answer

[missbeasley1963]

i'm 45 years old a pet scan incidently lite up my right breast (very lightly).I've been having ultra sounds, a mri too. Before this pet because they found a .4cm cyst in november2007, then i had a ct scan for other issues in may of 2008 and it showed a 4x3 cm massin my right brast. then i went to have a ultra sound and they said it was just tissue and i dont have the cyst anymore they said no cancer. then i had the pet for a whole different issue and thats when my right breast lite up lightly. now my nipple on that breast leaks periodicly clear liquid (not alot) . And spots on the breast where they say the tissue is hurts on and off daily, I'm asking what are the chances of this being some kind of breast cancer. and could the pet show activity for any other reason? Could it be the first stage of cancer?                            Thanks lgh

[Mukenhimer]

My first question would be if your doctor has recommended any repeat studies as a result of the PET scan, if not, I would suggest getting a different doctor.  2nd and 3rd opinions maybe necessary for absolute peace of mind and, believe it or not, most doctors aren't offended by another opinion, they actually appreciate the additional input!

I had clear discharge from my nipple for about 1-2 years before my diagnosis (which I ignored) and my "cyst" (so called by my primary doctor after she found it on my routine physical) hurt periodically so I was SURE it was a cyst because "cancer doesn't hurt."  After it started growing and I questioned it, that's when I was diagnosed.

If you have an abnormal area, nipple discharge, and it's hurting, ABSOLUTELY get another opinion or insist on additional testing.  When it's your body and your health, there is no such thing as being too aggressive or too paranoid.

Good luck to you!