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Architectural distortion but nothing on ultrasound
I’m 35 with a history of cysts in my left breast. I noticed a new more stretch marks and what looked like a dimple a few weeks ago. My doctor scheduled me for a diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound. The 3d mammogram found an area of “architectural distortion and two well circumscribed masses”. The ultrasound showed 2 small…
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Need encouragement and support
Hello everyone, I posted here about a month and a half ago about some concerning symptoms and received some lovely responses which I really appreciate. I did follow up on my symptoms with a mammogram ( negative results) but I have very dense breasts and after all my reading on here and research it appears that mammograms…
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A small update on my IBC diagnosis journey & questions
Hi everyone. I am 36F with IBC symptoms in my left breast (skin thickening and widespread discoloration following popping what looked like a cyst). My punch biopsy results read “chronic granulamtous inflammation.” The IBC Network and MD Anderson both say that because the disease tends to spread like nests/webbing…
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More tests scheduled
Hi everyone Well I'm back again, I know it's not where we want to be but if we have to be somewhere for support this has always been the best place to come for it. I have been here before in the past years with worries of cysts and complex cysts in both breasts where I have gone through Ultrasounds, Mammograms and MRI's. I…
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Concerning symptoms but clear ultrasound
34yr old female with family history of breast cancer. Issues only in left breast. Dull ache in outer section of breast near underarm. Small pea lump discovered after two weeks of pain. Breast exam at doctors fine expect for swollen lymph nodes on left side. Sent for ultrasound. Cyst found in left breast but otherwise…
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mammogram and ultrasound next friday, many concerning symptoms
Hi, Im 27 years old and convinced I have breast cancer. In fact, Im convinced I have a late stage as I have soreness and pain in several areas of my body. Just looking for support as well as anyone who has maybe had similar symptoms. This all started for me a couple months ago, mid-February, when I got sick with some sort…
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Really worried about lump in breast
I’m 31 years old with no family history of breast cancer but my grandmother had ovarian cancer. Last week I found a firm round lump underneath my areola by my nipple. It is apparently 1.5cm and it feels like it only moves side to side and is fixed into the tissue. I went to the GP and she found the lump but didn’t really…
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Stereotactic biopsy tomorrow
I am so so so scared, I can't even think straight. Six months ago I had my yearly mammogram and it had a lot of calcification soI was sent for a diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound, result was "probably benign"... fast forward to my 6month recheck this past Wednesday and now the radiologist wants me to have a biopsy. I was…
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Anyone out there going through the same ?
hi my name is Amy I’m a 36 year old mum of four boys(19,17,15 and 12)! In the last five days I’ve had really horrible pain in the top my left breast that also radiates into my arm pit it is lumpy as well and when I press on that spot it hurts. I’m also getting clear discharge coming from my left nipple (none on the other…
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Please help reassure me while waiting
Hello All - I apologize because I see this posted frequently but I really need any type of positive reassurance after the day I had today. I went to my GP to review a shoulder issue I have and while I was there I mentioned that I have been getting pink/red patches on the top of my right breast that go away on their own…
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Biopsy today
I'll try to make this short as possible, but I have been having problems with my right breast for years now. I always get sent for diagnostic mammos and ultrasounds and everything is fine. In 2021 I had to see a breast surgeon and she sent me for an mri and even that was normal. Last June my screening mammogram came back…
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Being rushed for a biopsy, worried!
Hi everyone, If this comes across as "all over the place", I apologize. I had my very first mammogram last week as I just turned 40 this past December. I got called back. Completed my diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound and the doctor is worried. She rushing a biopsy for tomorrow and results by Monday. My head is spinning.…
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High Out-of-Pocket Costs = Fewer Follow-Up Tests
High Out-of-Pocket Costs Mean Fewer Follow-Up Tests After Abnormal Mammogram Apr 4, 2023 High out-of-pocket costs for follow-up imaging after an abnormal mammogram are challenging for many women. Read more...
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A question about diagnosis from a worried patient.
Hi everyone — moderators, please let me know if this is allowed and remove if it is not! I want to make sure I am doing my due diligence in this diagnosis process, since with IBC you really have to advocate yourself. I have also posted in the “awaiting test results” forum but I am here with a question— precededed by a…
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So many symptoms but mammogram and ultrasound are clear ! Help
hello , I’m 34 years old , stop breastfeeding 1 and half year ago .So in December 22 I start examining my breast after I find out that friend got diagnosed with breast cancer, not only that but because I was having some discomfort here and there . So after the self exam I realize that my breast are totally different after…
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Last Weeks US
Hey friends, I'm new here. I'm 41 and a mother of two children. I went in for a response to an abnormal mamogram. I was given a on-spot mamo, as well as an US. Doctor could see architectural distortion and informed me that I have very dense breasts. He said that there is a b9 cyst, and is conserned about the AD. What are…
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Huge Study Shows 3D Mammograms Better Than 2D
Huge Study Shows 3D Mammograms Better Than 2D Mar 14, 2023 A study has shown that 3D mammograms are best for breast cancer screening. Read more...
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Abnormal Mammogram
Hello, I was hoping someone can interpret my recent mammogram report. See below: Findings: Assymetries in lateral and superior right breast will require further imaging evaluation. Impression: Right lateral and superior assymetries for which further evaluation is recommended. Is this something I should be concerned about?
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Unable to complete ultrasound core biopsy
I am wondering if there is anyone else who can relate. I have EXTREMELY SENSITIVE nipples and am unable to tolerate breast exams. I can barely manage to get through a mammogram. I had a mammogram in January that showed calcifications in the left breast subareolar area. I was called back for a diagnostic mammogram which I…