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Not Diagnosed and Waiting for Test Results? Start Here
Often, the hardest part of screening and testing isn't undergoing the tests themselves, but WAITING for results to come back. If you're like most people, you will want your test results as soon as possible. Read here for steps you can take to feel more in control of the process: * Test Results and Medical Records,…
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Forums: Benign Conditions & Dx and Waiting for Test Results
If you haven't been diagnosed with breast cancer, but have a benign breast condition that you have concerns with, please post in our new Benign Breast Conditions forum, a safe place for those to worry who have not been diagnosed with breast cancer, but have concerns about their breasts. If you have already been diagnosed…
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BIRADS 5 Awaiting Biopsy Results & Very Anxious
I very well understand that I should not dwell on all the possible diagnoses that might come back from my biopsy. However, quite honestly, this is consuming all my thoughts and energy. I am so scared of the unknown and of what a cancer diagnosis could do to my family and my life. Only my husband, my sisters, and one friend…
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Waiting on Biopsy
I just had a mammogram and ultrasound done and the radiologist put Birad 4 and told me I needed to get a biopsy. Looking at the details, it seems that I have two areas of "fine pleomorphic" one with grouped distribution and one with linear. I have a biopsy scheduled next week. I am very very upset with this news and am…
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Bi Rads 4 Suspicious Hypoechoic Lesion
Hello everyone, I had a lump pop up out of no where back in December. Reached out to my doctor a month later to let him know I was feeling a possible lump. At this point still thinking it was period related or a cyst or something like that. Two months later the lump had not gone away so I went into the doctors to get his…
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I am between tests..
I was just diagnosed with breast cancer from a biopsy and waiting for full pathology report The ultrasound found the following 1.6cm longest side of tumor “No enlarged or suspicious appearing lymph nodes in the right axilla” if my tumor is less than 2cm and lymph nodes appear to be clear I would be Stage 1A…. I know more…
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Possible DCIS?
I am waiting a biopsy for recent mammogram for clustered calcification findings. I have researched (yes, I know we are told not to Google things, but I'm scientific and information minded and this helps me manage anxiety and anxious thoughts if I can make a plan for both scenarios). My physician said if it is anything it…
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Discordant benign - excisional biopsy follow up
I had an MRI guided core needle biopsy and the results came back as discordant benign. The doctors recommended I follow up with a breast surgeon for an excisional biopsy which I have scheduled for next week. Has anyone been in this situation and if so what was the outcome? I have mixed emotions that it's benign but it…
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Increase of Tumor Markers Within Normal Range
Has anyone had experience with tumor markers increasing within the normal range? Since completing treatment I had been staying in the 13-14 range on the CA 15-3 since completing treatment. I just had it increase to 19.6. I know that's a "normal" range, but it is still concerning to me. Thank you all - what a great…
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Results
I wanted to thank all the women who responded to my concerns. It turns out that the irregular nodule was actually a cluster of small cysts. There is no cancer evident. I will see the breast cancer surgeon in six months for another mammogram and ultrasound. After a month of waiting, I have my answer. The good news is that I…
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US found an irregular small mass, non vascular,no calcifications
RESULTS FROM MAMMO/US Tissue Density: The breasts are heterogeneously dense, which may obscure small masses. There is a persistent nodular density noted in the 6 o'clock region of the breast. No associated calcifications are seen. Ultrasound: There is an irregular solid nodule with posterior shadowing at 6 o'clock 3 cm…
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How long is too long to wait? Canadian Wait Times and BI-RADS 4B
I’m concerned about the wait times for basic diagnostic appointments…best practices is symptoms to pathology (in Canada) in 7 weeks. BC recommends 4 weeks as their standard. I have waited 6 weeks for an initial mammogram/ultrasound after finding a large, new, hard lump in my right breast. I am now on week 2 of waiting for…
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Bleeding during biopsy - is it normal?
I've had my biopsy on Monday and I have a question about the procedure. I was too stressed to ask the doctor when she was doing it, and then when it was all over, I couldn't wait to get out of there. So, here I am, asking you. I was lying on the side with my arm up, I kept my eyes closed during the biopsy, but the first…
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Lymph node enlarged
I had a mastectomy two years ago following 8cm DCIS. They found 5mm of tumor and sent it for oncotype but not enough to be analysed so no chemo. All lymph nodes clear and had reconstruction. Last year I felt a raised part under my arm same side as mastectomy. Had an ultrasound and nothing showed up so consultant thought it…
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36F Waiting for Results of Biopsy BIRADS 5
Hello All, I'm really worried to be here but also glad there is a community I can vent to and share my fears with as I wait for my biopsy results to come back. Long story short, last July 2023 while I was breastfeeding (pumping only) I noticed a lump in my right breast. I brushed it off for a few days, then got really…
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Accuracy of markers in Bone Mets
Hi All Just wondering if anyone knew accuracy of CA153 and CEA in detecting bone mets I am very anxiously awaiting results Initial blood test showed ALP was above 200 however CA153 and CEA were well within normal ranges etc Were your markers elevated when bone mets discovered?? and any other symptoms?? Many thanks Love to…
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Architectural Distortion
I just received results from a screening mammogram. An archtiectural distortion was noted in the left breast with no mass observed. I am being asked to go back for a diagnostic mammogram and an ultra sound. I have to wait 2 weeks for these tests which is very anxiety producing. It was noted that the architectural…
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MRI found something, can't get biopsy until 1/3
Hi All, New here. Underwent breast MRI due to genetic testing coming back negative (strong family history) but personal risk being at 25%. Received this report: FINDINGS:Right breast MRI: The background parenchymal enhancement is moderate. The breast composition is heterogeneous fibroglandular tissue. No abnormal…
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Need MRI guided biopsy after my yearly MRI
I had my yearly MRI yesterday and knew something was amiss when my results were not posted in my portal the same day. A radiologist called me today to say there a small area of enhancement next to the area of my lumpectomy. An MRI guided biopsy is needed but the area is far back and they are not sure they can reach the…
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Not yet gotten testing
need some thoughts, comfort or encouragement on my current situation. I have a diagnostic mammogram and bilateral ultrasound on Wednesday but struggling with the wait. I have had severe itching of the R breast nipple and areola about a year. It was nipple, then whole areola then below the areola and it feels like a deep…
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Concerning and confusing screening mammogram
49 y/o female, 110 lbs, 5’4”, Caucasian, post menopausal, on hormone replacement therapy since 2/10/2023. I went for my annual screening mammogram and screening breast ultrasound for dense breasts on Thursday and this is my mammogram report. The mammogram report is so confusing to me and am requesting help to understand…
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BIRADS 4, biopsy next week
Hi all, I'm a 35 yr old F with family history of BC on my mothers side; a aunt and a cousin (not mother/daughter). I have been having pain in my L breast off/on, no palpable lump, but had mammo/ultrasound to be safe, which showed; 8mmx7mmx3mm solid mass with lobular margins, parallel, no enhanced through transmission or…
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I need support please
I am 41, married with 3 kids. I had a mammogram followed by an ultrasound yesterday. I am now scheduled for an ultrasound guided biopsy later this month. I also have a surgeon appointment in a few days. I’m terrified. The waiting, wondering. The ultrasound shows a birad 5. That seems like a likely malignant diagnosis. The…
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MRI after benign breast biopsy
I wanted to see if anyone else had this happen after their biopsy. My mammogram showed an asymmetry and distortion and the US showed an hypoechoic mass and another hypoechoic area with shadowing. I was thrilled when they said the biopsy showed benign fibrous changes. The radiologist wants me to have an MRI in 4 weeks to…
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Ultrasound
Just received routine ultrasound saying they see a new hypoechoic mass. Just had a clean MRI in April. Not much info on report except mammo said no sign of malignancy. I’m just confused how US says one thing and mammo says other (no mention of mass). Wondering if anyone else has had this. Anyone have a benign hypoechoic…
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Review of Early Symptoms
Hello, I am 46, Ashkenazi Jewish, with two nodules in left breast. One only .2 cm and the other 1cm. Blood tests came back with mild anemia and possible infection. Symptoms include pain on left side. Not where I feel the nodule, but my breast feels heavy almost like something is pulling it when lying down. My left underarm…
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Mom has wounds on right breast with blood ooze, biopsy result pending
Last week I cane to know that my mom has blood discharge from tumors on her right breast. She did not tell.anyone and has been managing for past 3 years. Last week as she had problem in breathing and we rushed her to emergency that's how we came to know about the situation. She had lung infection and got treated for that,…
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Enhancing duct and unspecified mass…thoughts?
Hi everyone! What a rollercoaster we are all on. Initially I bragged about how swiftly this all moves…until it stopped…now I’m not sure it would move if I didn’t push! But that’s not why I’m here right now :) I started with clear nipple discharge maybe two months ago, maybe longer. Six weeks ago I had drops, then a big…
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I’m waiting for Oncotype results & thinking about upcoming treatment.
I’m not sure this is in the right place for this discussion. I’m waiting on my oncotype results and I have an appointment scheduled this week with my MO. I don’t have an RO yet, but am told by my surgeon and MO to expect radiation as part of my treatment plan. I’m a little confused, does hormone therapy normally follow…
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Do I need the contrast dye?
I have fibrocycstic breast tissue. The radiologist who performed my core needles biopsies in June recommended I get breast MRI's done. I go next Wednesday but I see the prep says I will be injected with contrast dye. I am very concerned about this as I have bad allergic reactions. I am wondering if anyone knows how…
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Breast tethering and no answers- mass on MRI
Hi everyone, Summary- I’m 39 Found a lump in left boob earlier this year. - June- Diagnostic mammogram- report- Birads B density- nil significant seen. U/S- nothing seen July- Noted a large area of dimple- tethering on pectoral muscle contraction C shaped near nipple -approx 7cm long, 1.5cm wide and 1-2cm deep. Complete…
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Seeking input-pathologist sent sample out for second opinion
New to this. I‘ve conditioned myself to be ready for a dx at some point in my life due to family history, but hoping it’s not this year. Any input appreciated… I have extremely dense breasts and previous biopsies dx’d as fibroadenomas and benign cysts. Last biopsy was a radial scar that they did a lumpectomy for last week…