biopsy

[ellie1605]

I am a 42 year old female and my right breast is 1.5 inches bigger than the left went to doc and he sent me to breast clinic got a mammogram and the doc said he was almost sure it would come back clear. Got a letter the next week and he said there may be a small cyst and would like to do an ultrasound for clarification Went for ultrasound and the doc said they had found a 1cm lump that he thought was benign on mammogram and ultrasound would clarify if it was. After the ultrasound the doc said he would need to do a biopsy I am worried as I dont know if it is a cyst or lump and if the ultrasound couldnt have clarified it any advice.

[zouzi]

Hi ellie.
This is indeed good news!.Congratulations for the benign results!! :)
Monitoring the cyst in 3 months to check if it has grown, is the normal procedure and I don't think that you should worry at all right now.If your next Ultrasound will show that the lump has grown or changed in any way I am sure that your radiologist or doctor will see to it that everything will be taken care of.Up to now you have received excellent medical care from both doctors.
Enjoy your life ellie...you have had quite a lot to worry about lately,now it's time to relax and be happy my dear.
I am glad to have been of some help to you during this stressful time.
Be well and God Bless.

[ellie1605]

The breast care nurse called and the radiologist is happy with what he got from biopsy and it is clear at the moment. He wants ultrasound done in 3 months to see if its ok or if it has grew. Go back to consultant on July. As for the advanced monitoring/watchful waiting that is what they are going to do monitor it watch and wait.Could this turn into something or do you think that will be me ok. Thanks for all your help and time and I will keep you posted.

[ellie1605]

the something that I couldnt remember was advanced monitoring/watchful waiting.Will let you know tomorrow.

[zouzi]

Hi ellie,
I am glad too that the pathology report says "clear"... this is good news!.
I really don't know why your doctor needs to discuss this matter with the radiologist,but according to the paper saying "watchful waiting" could be ( just a guess) that they want to discuss about the follow-up monitoring of the cyst or if the need of an MRI is warranted.When the doctor will call you tomorrow ASK him why is an MRI needed?
You always have to ask,first because it's your right to know, and second because doctors don't tell us much, unless we ask.
I hope that you'll get even better news tomorrow..Please let us know and good luck...

[ellie1605]

Hi just back and was told biopsy was clear he wants a scan in 2 weeks and gave me a slip of paper to give to appointments that said something /watchful waiting. But he said he has to discuss me with radiologist tomorrow and will call me at home tomorrrow. I am glad he said it is clear but confused as to why he needs to discuss me when he is arranging a scan.

[zouzi]

Hi ellie,
Glad to know that your biopsy went well..at least one less thing to worry about.Yes, please keep us posted when you'll get your results,in the mean time we'll keep our fingers crossed for "Benign" finding!..
All the best to you ....and God Bless..