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I was expecting the call back for further tests because they told me at my screening that I have dense breasts. But what I wasn’t expecting was the finding that says “spiculated mass” found in right breast. When I googled that it says a 90-96% chance that it is malignant. Has anyone had that and had it NOT turn out to be cancer? I have to wait a month before my diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound so that feels like FOREVER to me- already a highly anxious person and a single mom to 2 boys with autism who are very high needs.
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Hello, sending you a warm welcome! Of course you have every right to feel as you do, but you also could possibly be one of the lucky 20% (see link below) who have benign masses. You're being realistic in expecting the worst (based on 80%), but you can also hope for the best. Please try to focus on this nice beautiful summer with your two sons in nature and parks, meditation, yoga, soft music and try new things, too. The summer will be almost over when your next appointment is scheduled.
Please consider persistently advocating for yourself by calling the breast center supervisor to insist that your 3D diagnostic mammo could have immediately followed, rather than unreasonably forcing you to return in a month. Or obtain a referral from your GYN or PCP and go elsewhere to get on a waiting list or obtain an appointment sooner.
Hoping time might fly by if you keep yourself occupied this summer. Best wishes and hugs to you & your boys 💞
Fibroadenomas, another benign entity, can occasionally present with spiculated margins, particularly when undergoing calcification or sclerosis. These are typically well-circumscribed masses, but atypical presentations can lead to confusion during radiological assessments. Differentiating between a spiculated fibroadenoma and a malignant tumor can be challenging, often requiring histopathological confirmation through biopsy. Despite their benign nature, fibroadenomas can cause significant anxiety for patients due to their appearance.
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I am so sorry for what brings you here. I can relate only because I have a potential 'spiculated nodule' in my left breast (found out a few days ago), and just got the mammogram and repeat ultrasound done. Waiting for results. The anxiety of waiting is simply insane. I'm hoping and praying that it's something benign but have a feeling they'll want to go ahead with biopsy maybe. I hope yours also comes out to be benign. Whatever it turns out to be, I'm wishing you all the positivity and willpower and courage! Hopefully being occupied will also help us - it doesn't work 24/7 but it's better than nothing. Take good care of yourself!! <3
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