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Waiting for mammogram after finding lump
Hello everyone! I have been on this forum a few times over the last 10 years or so and am back again. Quick.background. my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer in her early 40s. Mastectomy, chemo etc. Returned late 40s and she passed at 49. I found my first lump in 2009 at 31. Turned out to be a large fibroadenoma. Over…
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Brown nipple discharge - so anxious
Hello, I am 48 years old and very anxious. I’ve had a high prolactin level for as long as I can remember. I’ve had CT scans of my pituitary gland and it was normal. Due to this I’ve had discharge from my nipples for over 20+ Years. It’s varied from pale to yellow to greenish. My docs have checked my prolactin level several…
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Red Spots
I have a family history of BC with my sister passing from it. I have had small sinister looking (on ultrasound it has some characteristics of malignancy but has not grown/changed) lump in my left breast for about 5 years - it has been biopsied and clipped but they still do not have a definition for what it is. In the same…
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Birads 4c after normal screening mammogram
I am 49 years old. Last month I felt a lump on my left breast. I scheduled a screening mammogram, and also my primary doctor to check it out. When I saw my doctor, the mm result has not been backed yet, but with exam, she felt the lump too, concern enough that she ordered ultrasound and dx mammogram for me. While waiting…
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A Bit Spooked by MRI
Hi everyone, I was hoping to never post here, but everyone seems to be so kind and helpful, and I've been lurking for a long time so figured I'd start posting, even if I hope my worry is short-lived. I'm 29 and have had chronic pain in my right breast for about 3 years. I was very taken aback by how sudden the pain was,…
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Zero to Cancer in Just a Few Clicks
Let me start by admitting that anxiety is in my DNA, and my health anxiety in particular has gotten worse as I've gotten older. I'll be 63 next month. I've always been diligent about breast self-exam and mammogram appointments. Have had various benign issues (cysts, fibroadenomas). The skin texture is normal --- no raised,…
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Lots of lumps and an indentation
Hi all! I will start by saying I have my annual OB exam tomorrow morning where I will of course be discussing my concerns. I've been reading these forums for the past couple weeks now and everyone is so knowledgeable and friendly that I want to add my story here, as I'm sure come tomorrow I will have some questions for you…
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Microcalcifications please interpret my result
Hello, i am 31 years old and recently had a diagnostic mammogram. I am 3 months postpartum and breastfeeding my son. One month ago i felt a seed like lump on my right breast and went for mammogram. I emptied my breasts before the mammogram. Mammogram showed microcalcifications on my right breast and ultrasound showed…
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Lump found after Bilateral Mastectomy
Five minutes ago I discovered a small lump not far from my original cancer (outer edge of breast). Does the PS anchor silicone implants in any way? Could this be a calcification of some kind? I do some muscle strengthening with weight machines. I am on vacation, away from home, and shaking like a leaf.
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BiRads 4a, Waiting for Biopsy
Hi everyone. I am a newbie. I got a call back on my mammogram just before Thanksgiving and had my re-do last week. The radiologist told me I have a density at 12 o'clock, posterior third but no microcalcifications. My chart says BiRads 4a, so he wants me to have the stereotactic biopsy. I am 45 years old with none of the…
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Worried About Oozing Bleeding Areola
I've been dealing with this problem with my breast since February, a flaky and dry nipple (not really itchy at all). More recently the whole nipple and areola appears almost raw looking and oozes a clear-ish tinted yellow substance constantly (not from the tip of the nipple). This has caused me to start putting a large…
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Can anyone who's had a breast ultrasound give me some info?
This is probably a stupid question. I'm being sent for a breast ultrasound to evaluate some breast changes/symptoms. I've had about a hundred transvaginal ultrasounds in my day, and at least a half dozen thyroid ones, but this is new to me. What's the process like? How long does it generally take? What can and can't they…
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Palpable area of thickening but negative mammogram/ultrasound
Hi all, I recently discovered a weird, thickened area in my right breast that is totally different from the same area on my left breast. I went to my ob/gyn who was unable to find a specific lump but did say she felt an area of dense tissue/thickening so she sent me away with a script for a mammogram and ultrasound. I had…
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Called backed for Focal Asymmetry. Worried sick
Hi all! Went for my screening and was called back for left breast for focal asymmetry. Everything I am reading about focal asymmetry seems like it is not the best- meaning those having malignancy started out with this call back. I have not felt any lumps, but the density came back as being back against the chest wall on…
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While youre waiting to have your symptoms evaluated...
A nice lay article on how to view your symptoms during those awful waiting periods between doctor's visits and imaging appointments: Click Here
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Indentation Left Breast, Clear US and Mammogram
Hi, I am 36yo 2 months postpartum and currently breastfeeding. I noticed a lump on my right breast while breastfeeding my daughter two weeks ago. Upon noticing this I preceded to examine both breast and noticed a indentation when raising my arm under my left breast. I was initially ordered a ultrasound by my OB for the…
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Call back after 3D Mammogram
Hi everyone. I am 43 years old and just had my annual mammogram. This year I opted for the 3D mammogram for the first time. I received a call back and have an appointment next week for a diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound. I have heard that there are significantly fewer false positives for 3D mammograms, so naturally I am…
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Suspicious breast calcification
hi, so 3 weeks ago I had my normal yearly mammogram, came back suspicious, microcalcifications, had another " close look " mammogram ", which turned out not so good now i need a biopsy, very scared, of course. 5 years ago i had a "scare ", but after 3, 6 month mammograms, all was well. Now calcifications are in a different…
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Breast MRI Explained
From RadiologyInfo.Org : Click Here Excerpt: "Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the breast uses a powerful magnetic field, radio waves and a computer to produce detailed pictures of the structures within the breast. It is primarily used as a supplemental tool to breast screening with mammography or ultrasound. It may be…
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Biopsy marker migration and pain...4 years post biopsy?
Hi, I guess I should start with a little history. I am 49. I had both breasts lifted and augmented (saline) in 1994. I had a TAH in 2000. Generally healthy but suffer from GIRD (have had several esophageal dialations) and the occasional hernia. Over the years my breast implants had encapsulated to the point where it was…
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30 years old large lump found
Hello, I am hoping for some reassurance. A few days ago I felt a large lump in my left breast on the upper outer quadrant towards my armpit. Its huge - probably 2 inches long and submarine shaped. It does not hurt and does not move. I had an appointment with my gyno yesterday and she asked questions about breastfeeding,…
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Anxiety
Hi, I've been NED for 14 years and have been a therapist for 17 years, so I have a lot of varied experience dealing with anxiety. Anxiety is just awful and can not only be debilitating, but can keep us from being able to take in and process information just when we need to be at our best. Too little stress can leave us…
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Skin Tag on nipple
hi, I just turned 18 in February and a few weeks ago I realized there was something small that grew on one of my nipples. It was small and hence I went to google and came across the name skin tag. These past few weeks, it has been painless and just there. However, just recently, when I wanted to shower it stung a bit. And…
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Purple around both areola, plus goosebumps?
Hello, I noticed today that the skin around both of my areolas was faintly purple. Not quite like a bruise, just a faint purple. I have also noticed that I get goosebumps very frequently on my breasts, however they point 'out' rather than dimple my skin, and though there are a few spots around my areola that are always…
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PASH - Pseudoangiomatous stromal hyperplasia
Hello Everyone, I was just diagnosed with PASH. My dr had found a lump originally thought to be a 5.5cm fibroadenoma. I had a biopsy and it came back PASH and closer to 4.5cm. There are also two other cysts in the same breast 1.2cm and 8.3cm (or maybe 8.3mm as doc seems to think the 8cm is a typo.) I spoke with a general…
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Refusing a biopsy
Following a routine mamogram and subsequent us, a next day biopsy was suggested. I have a morbid fear of medical procedures - not just a little fear - a "come within 2 feet of me holding any invasive medical implement and I am either fighting or flighting' type fear. It's really bad. So I refused the biopsy unless i can be…
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clear discharge from only one duct
hello ladies:) I hope everyone is having a positive holiday season:) Its been a little while since i posted anything but thought I would ask about this.....I've noticed totally clear discharge coming from only one duct in my left nipple, same breast I've had pain from for the past 11 months. I keep finding confusing info…
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Breast Cancer Symptoms - a comprehensive list from those w/bc
Signs of breast cancer. A list by diagnosed positive women and men who have been there. (original post updated September 2012) EDITED TO ADD:::: Please only post here on what your symptoms were/are ONLY IF/WHEN you have actually been diagnosed with breast cancer. That will keep the point and help others the most. Thank…
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Refusing an early biopsy? Any opinions?
Dear all, I am new here. I am trying very hard not to worry, but the fact that I'm now posting here and that I have done nothing else over the last several days but researching BC diagnoses, procedures and treatments probably means that I am worried quite a bit. So, here is my story so far: I had my yearly diagnostic…
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Not breastfeeding but diagnosed mastitis
Experienced intense breast pain on Friday. Warm to touch, flu like symptoms, hard lump near my nipple (right breast). Same breast I have had ultrasounds done for the same lump location for over a year - they always told me, “let’s wait, come back in 6 months and see what happens”. Went to ER Friday night, gave me…