For those who are experiencing symptoms or received concerning test results, but haven't been diagnosed with breast cancer.
I am in a high-risk program due to family history. I am 54yrs old, postmenopausal, no-children. I recently had an MRI and the findings were an enhanced lobular mass on left side and an oval enhanced mass right side. Suggested follow up sonogram and possible biopsy. Had sonogram and two techs could not find oval mass on…
Hi all, I’m a 39-year-old woman, 5 years past breastfeeding, and I’ve been noticing some persistent changes in my right breast. Symptoms include: •Purple/dusky nipple •Redness and mild swelling in the lower breast and areola •A pulling/tugging sensation behind the nipple •Occasional burning in the lower outer quadrant •One…
Hi there. I had my first two screening mammograms in 2018 and 2019. Life got in the way and I haven't had another one until just recently where they found calcifications (that were not there previously) in my left breast only. I went back for a diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound. I knew something was weird when the tech…
At just 33 years old, this feels like a nightmare that won’t end. It’s been over a month since I first discovered the lump, and I’m completely drained, mentally and emotionally. The endless waiting, appointments, needle sticks. it’s all just so overwhelming. I shared more details in another post, but to sum it up: there’s…
Hello, I am wondering if anyone has experience with fibrocystic pain? I have very lumpy very dense breasts and always had pain before my period. My cycles are not regular the last year or so as I am in perimenopause (46 years old). The pain has gotten worse on one side mostly (right). Last mammogram and u/s I had a lot of…
Hi everyone....I'm a nervous wreck. Woke up in the middle of the night on Thursday and for some reason felt the need to touch my right armpit...I felt a huge lump. Got up and went to the bathroom to find my period had arrived. The lump feels hard to me, and deep in my armpit unless I am holding my arm upright. You can…
Hello everyone! I'm glad I've found this group. I am in Ontario, Canada and in the high risk category for breast cancer and so get an annual MRI/Mammogram. I am 37. My mother was diagnosed at 59 with stage IIIb E+ PR+ HER2- and is two years in remission. She is in the US and being treated by the Cleveland Clinic. My mother…
Hi, my name is Mary and I have had fibrocystic breast (mainly left) for a few years now. I am 37 years old. I was just wondering if any of you experienced upper back pain (between the shoulder blade and spine) in regards to your fibrocystic breast? I have daily pain in the left breast, along with left rib pain, and armpit…
I’m terrified ..I was recalled after my mammogram for the results below.. I’m going for a diagnostic mammogram/ultrasound .. can’t eat or sleep … I need information because Google has me in panic mode….any help would be appreciated… I’m 67 with dense breasts
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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