Lump in breast

[momof8215]

Good afternoon Ladies,
  
As most of you know I am ttc. So far unsuccessfully!!! I am hopeful though so we shall see. Anyway, the reason I am writing today is because I found a lump in my right breast. I went to the doctor yeserday to confirm that that is what I was feeling and sure enough, it is definitely a lump. I have to have a breast ultrasound on November 11th. I am hoping that this isn't anything serious, it could really prohibit me from continuing ttc. I just wanted you all to keep your fingers crossed and your prayers out there that this just turns out to be fatty tissue and not what I think it is. Although it can be fixed and quite successful too, it could ruin my chances of having a baby. Does anyone know of anyone who went on to have a baby after something like this...if it is in fact that nasty C word. Any input will help...good or bad. I haven't told anyone besides by BF, my daughter, and my brother. I wanted to confide in you ladies. I believe you can all be objective without being emotionally involved. I need that right now.  Thanks again for any help or suggestions you may have for me...Dawn

[PamelaBee]

I have not had this experience, but I do want to wish you well, and I'll be thinking of you on the 11th!  

[Miranda9]

Hi there.  It can be a non-benign cyst so you don't have to go there just yet. That can happen if you've been taking any fertility drugs for extended periods.

I will be sending you my prayers for good results next Wednesday!

[momof8215]

I don't take fertility drugs, only vitamins. I was going to start Black Cohosh too, went and bought it and everything and the doctor told me that one was a no no if I am trying to conceive. I'm hoping it is just a cyst or blocked glands. Thanks for the feedback. I will let you all know. I needed to talk about this because I don't really have anyone that I can talk to here that would understand.

[dot247]

I hope all turns out well for you! I do personally know anyone who has had a baby after the C word in saying that I do not know many people who have had cancer.  I do have a friend who discovered breast cancer while pg she was 7 months, long sotry short she and her 5 year old son are great!  Best of luck.  My sister is a nurse and works with cancer patients at Johns Hopkins hospital she has mentioned people freezing the eggs of children before chemo to preserve fertility.  I know you have a lot on your plate best of luck keep us posted.  

[momof8215]

Thank you!

[Stephers12]

Hello, my name is Stephanie and I am 36 years old.
I am a Cancer survivor, I had a cancerous tumor in my small intestine. I didnt have to have chemo or radiation due to the surgery taking care of it. I had a section of my colon, small intestine and my appendix removed exactly one year ago today. I am currently 13 weeks pregnant. I had been trying to TTC before my diagnosis in Sept 08. I was going with the if it happens it happens theory and it worked for me. Best of luck to you and I will keep you in my prayers!

[momof8215]

Thank you for sharing that with me. I am so glad that it all worked out for you. I am hoping that it is benign and can maybe be removed with little or no change to the breast. I don't want to have to put ttc on hold. I will be 41 in February. I wanted to have another baby before 40 and since that didn't happen, I'd like to see it happen before I turn 42. I don't think I'd be up to trying after that. Best of luck with your pregnancy!! Thanks again for your positive thoughts and prayers....

[spade22]

Im sorry you are going through this.

I have never had cancer but a few years ago found a lump in my breast - I was 31 at the time.  The doctor did an US and mammogram a week later which showed it to be a benign.  It was very scary and of course I was worried about it being the c-word.  I want to point out that the majority of lumps found are non-cancerous.  You may not even need surgery - it depends on what it is (for example, certain cysts may just be left alone and monitored or can be "drained" very easily with a small needle).

[momof8215]

That's a relief to hear. Breast cancer runs in my family and that is why I am a little nervous about it. I know it's also curable as long as it's caught early. It's just that I've been through so much emotionally that this is the last thing I wanted to have to deal with. Like the saying goes, That which does not kill us only makes us stronger...

[Stephers12]

That which does not kill us only makes us stronger...

I swore by that quote while going through my cancer journey. That saying holds true! Hang in there have faith. Good luck!