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Lump in Right Breast and scared
I found a lump in my breast in July, had a mammo/US last week. Neither picked up anything but all techs and doc agreed there is a "speed bump" as the tech called it in m y breast. The tech was very "chill" about it, As she was telling me I was free to go the doc pulled her out. He wanted more mammo pics. As I was leaving the nurse said I need to come back in 6 mos to monitor the lump. She then pulled me aside AGAIN after I was checking out to tell me I needed to get a MRI. I am feeling a little insecure about the findings. The lump wasn't described as anything, ie. calcification, cyst etc. Was that b/c it probably is nothing? The fact that I was getting shuffled around is making me nervous and on top of it all lastnight I was laying in bed and the lump feels bigger already in one week. My husband actually confirmed it and he is one to "poo poo" these types of things. Has anyone had any thing like this happen to them and do lumps grow that quickly?
I'm not able to post a question so I t hought I would try posting a comment.
I found a lump on my right breast last week. I went and had a US. I called my doctor the following day and was just told "something with the ducts" My doctor wasn't available to talk with me so i spoke with a nurse. She said the US showed something about my ducts and told me that my doctor would call me if they needed to see me again. Well, I haven't heard from my doctor and I called today and she is not in until tomorrow. My breast hurt and I also found another lump but this one is more toward the under the arm (not under my arm but almost) What could this be? I've never had any children but have been pregnant. (they were in my tube) What could be wrong? Please help I can not go another day without knowing something.
I found a lump on my right breast last week. I went and had a US. I called my doctor the following day and was just told "something with the ducts" My doctor wasn't available to talk with me so i spoke with a nurse. She said the US showed something about my ducts and told me that my doctor would call me if they needed to see me again. Well, I haven't heard from my doctor and I called today and she is not in until tomorrow. My breast hurt and I also found another lump but this one is more toward the under the arm (not under my arm but almost) What could this be? I've never had any children but have been pregnant. (they were in my tube) What could be wrong? Please help I can not go another day without knowing something.
I just had another thought. Isn't October breast cancer awareness month? I believe some radiology centers offer a small number of free mammograms in October. I think you'd have to get a doctor to order a mammogram for you, but if you call around to radiology centers you may be able to schedule a free mammo.
I think all new breast lumps need to be checked out. The majority of the time, they're fine, but I hate to have you take the chance. I would start by going to my primary care doctor or gynecologist if you have one. They can tell you if it needs to be explored further. Some lumps (especially those that are tender) can be hormonal, following your cycle, so you could wait a month and see if it gets smaller or disappears, but I wouldn't wait longer than a month. It takes me a month just to get in to see my doctor, so I usually make the appointment and figure if the lump disappears before my appointment I can always cancel it.
This forum won't let me post a question (its full) so maybe you ladies who have been through this can offer some insight. I am 23 years old and a bit concerned. On Wednesday night I experienced 2 hours of irregular (fast, skippy) heartbeat. It has continued occassionaly but not for any significant amount of time. I then noticed on Friday that my right breast, along the right side, was sore. Upon self- examination I noticed a sore lump. It is now Monday and it continues to be sore and now can easily be felt through clothes. It feels like a gumdrop, doesn't move, is slightly smaller than a golf ball and shaped like a figure eight or a circus peanut. I normally have tenderness in both breast before my period but never anything like this. On the off chance it was injured from a bra (no new bras and no bruising) I stopped wearing them. Its bigger and more tender. All else seems normal. I have no health insurance. Whats my next step?
My dear,
I don't want to alarm you, but in July 2004, I felt a very small lump in my left breast. It had not been a year since my last mammogram. I went to my primary care doctor and he ordered a mammogram and referred me to a surgeon. The surgeon was amazed I had felt the lump since it was under my nipple. The mammogram did not show the lump, nor did a subsequent ultrasound. The surgeon told me "not to worry" and to come back in 6 months. I returned in January and had another mammogram and ultrasound with the same results. The surgeon told me we could continue following it or he could remove it for my peace of mind. I said I wanted it removed which he did and called me back to his office in a few days. He said I had thrown him a curve; he never would have suspected it to be malignant. It was less than a centimeter and turned out to be invasive breast cancer. I threw him another curve when the results from my sentinel node biopsy during further surgery to remove tissue to clear margins indicated microscopic cancer in one lymph node.
My message to you is to trust your instincts, it is your body and your life. Be vocal about your concerns. The squeaking wheel gets the grease as they say. Insist on further diagnosis. Isn't it possible for them to perform a needle biopsy? If it turns out to be nothing, rejoice! If it is malignant you will be on the road to treatment and recovery. My prayers are with you.
I don't want to alarm you, but in July 2004, I felt a very small lump in my left breast. It had not been a year since my last mammogram. I went to my primary care doctor and he ordered a mammogram and referred me to a surgeon. The surgeon was amazed I had felt the lump since it was under my nipple. The mammogram did not show the lump, nor did a subsequent ultrasound. The surgeon told me "not to worry" and to come back in 6 months. I returned in January and had another mammogram and ultrasound with the same results. The surgeon told me we could continue following it or he could remove it for my peace of mind. I said I wanted it removed which he did and called me back to his office in a few days. He said I had thrown him a curve; he never would have suspected it to be malignant. It was less than a centimeter and turned out to be invasive breast cancer. I threw him another curve when the results from my sentinel node biopsy during further surgery to remove tissue to clear margins indicated microscopic cancer in one lymph node.
My message to you is to trust your instincts, it is your body and your life. Be vocal about your concerns. The squeaking wheel gets the grease as they say. Insist on further diagnosis. Isn't it possible for them to perform a needle biopsy? If it turns out to be nothing, rejoice! If it is malignant you will be on the road to treatment and recovery. My prayers are with you.
You've got a great attitude and are a strong survivor. Thanks for sharing.
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