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Breast Biopsy & Removal
Dec 16, 2009 12:55PM in the Breast Cancer Expert Forum
Dear BLZ: If the mass is in your breast and they biopsied this and lymph nodes, it makes reasonable sense to at least begin the process of identifying a surgeon. In the event the biopsy results are positive, it will reduce the wait. If the results are negative, a surgical biopsy may be recommended. You may also want to call the doctor who prescribed the m...
Call back after my first mammogram
Dec 16, 2009 09:18AM in the Breast Cancer Expert Forum
Dear rooky4u: It is not uncommon for an abnormality to be discovered on a mammogram, particularly when the tissue is dense and there is no prior mammogram to compare this to. In most cases, these turn out to be nothing more than tissue that may have folded over on itself and will smooth out on spot compression (which is a more focused mammogram). If there ...
Burning Sensation on right breast
Dec 16, 2009 09:14AM in the Breast Cancer Expert Forum
Dear Juliet6298: This is a breast cancer forum and this is our expertise. In terms of your lump and discomfort, this should be evaluated by your doctor. Regarding your other symptoms, a gynecologist could determine if you are menopausal. Your primary care doctor can evaluate your other problems.
New fibroadenomas
Dec 15, 2009 08:17AM in the Breast Cancer Expert Forum
Dear umiko: A fibroadenoma is a benign (non-cancerous) growth. Fibrooadenomas are distinct on a mammogram or ultrasound and when aspirated - no fluid comes out. As long as the doctor is sure it is a fibroadenoma, there is no need to remove the lump. In 50% of the cases fibroadenomas will go away on their own within 5 years. In others, the life of a fibroaden...
infiltrating ductal carcinoma
Dec 14, 2009 08:43AM in the Breast Cancer Expert Forum
Dear TATTYKATTY: There is no perfect test for detection of cancer. As such, it is theoretically possible to have negative breast imaging (through any method) and disease that has traveled outside the breast. This is not common but is possible.
red streaks on both breasts
Dec 14, 2009 08:41AM in the Breast Cancer Expert Forum
Dear Lori2136: Without evaluation, it is impossible for us to speculate on what this may be. There are several possibilities. It is probably reasonable to see a specialist to see if further evaluation is warranted.