r/doihavebreastcancer

My Dr found a lump a few days ago. She said it's "probably nothing."

Upper outer left quadrant at 1:00

It feels a little rubbery, kind of firm, I don't want to say squishy like a cyst, but it's not "rock hard" either. I can move it around a little bit. Dr noted that it feels "different" than the other tissue. That's what freaks me out!

But I feel like I can feel another lump next to it, or it's as if it's a part of the same lump, if that makes sense?

I do have dense, fibrous breast tissue, especially in the left 1. And I do feel lumps in my breasts but this particular lump stood out. Now It's sore because I've been palpitating it on and off, because that's smart.

I feel like I can feel a ton of pebble like "cysts" or tissue around that same mass in that area.

I've been on Mirena for 2 years now and still get a period, along with random spotting.
I've also had a US/mam of the same breast in 2020 for pain that just showed fibrous tissue.

Going for a mam/US this week. Trying not to think about it all the time but when I do my stomach does flips, my heart beats fast and I get really hot. Yay.

I know there's 100+ posts about fibroadenomas, or benign breast tumors and I feel like I've looked through them all, but if I could get a fresh perspective from anyone, I'd really really appreciate it! I go from feeling positive about it, to spiraling.

I've seen that a lot of fibroadenomas happen to women in their 20's

Any women almost 40 and dealing with this. and it just come out benign?

38 year old scared mom of 2 here

I get my biopsy results in the morning after a full two week wait. 33f with a 3 year old and a 1 year old.

My radiologist was pretty certain it’s cancer. And it feels so weird just…waiting for my life to completely change for the foreseeable future in less than 24hrs. This is likely my last day as a person without cancer.

I know logically that the odds are VERY in my favour that I will make it through this, but it’s hard not to worry that I’ll be the exception to that. The lumps are small and my lymph nodes seem fine as well, all good indicators that I’m going to be just fine. That the realistic “worst case” is surgery and a long road of drugs. But especially with two young children it’s hard not to go to dark places.

It’s just hard knowing tomorrow is the start of something very hard and very scary. I know many people say this waiting period is the worst so I’m holding out hope that once I get the diagnosis and know the way forward the dread will subside a little.

It’s just hard.

UPDATE: It’s cancer. Thankfully it seems very treatable, doesn’t even seem like they’ll even have to take the whole boob. I’ll know more soon once the full pathology is complete. Feeling good getting some confirmation that it’s no where near as bad as I feared.

37 f. I noticed something firm in my armpit a couple months ago. It wasn’t hard, just firm, I couldn’t tell if it was a lymph node, ligament, etc. so I watched it for a bit before scheduling a check up with OBGYN, just to be safe.

I lost a parent four months ago, and between my grief and stress, I had actually convinced myself I was being a hypochondriac, and the armpit was nothing. I just needed someone to tell me it was fine so I could move on.

Well, the breast exam confirmed the armpit needed imaging, and also found suspicious breast tissue I wasn’t aware of. So I was ordered for a mammogram and an ultrasound for both. I got the imaging done, again thinking this couldn’t possibly escalate beyond that.

My results came back BIRADS 4/5 with an order to biopsy both tissue samples. Had biopsy done yesterday, and now I’m waiting in utter fear for the results.

I’m single and I don’t feel like I can talk to anyone about it. Everyone in my family is grieving and processing so much as it is. I don’t want to share with friends either because I don’t want to scare anyone.

After all of these escalations I’m terrified for what they’re going to tell me next. The waiting is torture and it feels very isolating. Casting my net here if anyone else is feeling this way.

I went to the doctor a few months ago to get what I think was a lump checked out, it’s between my armpit and breast I had my ultrasound in February and they said they have would refer me for a mri, my doctor has done this and it’s next week, is it normal to have mri scan after ultrasound what could this be for? Is this a sign they think it could be cancer?

So I ended up getting the biopsy results (from Tuesday 4/28) back on Friday. I had a feeling all day Thursday while I was out with my sons for my birthday that I would hear back then. The first spot they biopsied showed "suspicion of malignancy" so I'll be seeing a breast surgeon and hopefully a surgical excision biopsy will follow. The second site was benign. *sigh* It's not the all clear I had hoped for but I'll do what I need to do. I hope my thyroid surgeon (who also is a breast surgeon/ expert) will be able to help me but if she can't, my PC NP (love her) already has another surgeon lined up.

I found a lump in my right breast on Easter weekend.

I went to the doctor last Friday, May 1st for an exam and they scheduled the diagnostic mammogram for tomorrow.

My husband died of colon cancer 3.5 years ago. I can't put our kid through this again.

I hope it's benign

UPDATE: I had the mammogram and ultrasound this morning. They found another lump on my left breast. I have to get a biopsy on both my breasts. Shit.

Solis Mammography gave me quoted at $7,000 — $2,300 OOP with BCBSTX HDHP estimate and I’m genuinely unsure if I’m getting a fair deal. My PCP referred me there, but I’m starting to wonder if she sent me to an expensive place without considering more affordable options.

For context: an ultrasound found a 1.9cm hard mass, possibly a fibroadenoma. The radiologist who reviewed it wrote the referral specifically so insurance would cover the biopsy, and gave me the option of either doing the biopsy now or a 6-month follow-up. My PCP then had me come in for a 5-minute appointment just to tell me to get the biopsy done ASAP — which I suspect I’ll be billed for separately.
On top of all this, I’ve also noticed a hard lump on the front of my head near my hairline, which is adding to my anxiety.
I know I’m probably overthinking, but I’m 28 and dealing with a lot right now. Has anyone:
• Negotiated the cost or found a more affordable facility for this procedure?
• Had a similar situation with a fibroadenoma and chosen the wait-and-see approach?
• Had any experience with Solis Mammography specifically?
Any insight before I move forward would mean a lot. Thank you.

EXAM: DIGITAL DIAGNOSTIC MAMMOGRAM BILATERAL, BREAST ULTRASOUND, AND TOMOSYNTHESIS

HISTORY: Patient is 39 years old. Lump in the left upper outer breast.

FAMILY HISTORY BREAST CANCER: Great Aunt (age 40s).

COMPARISON: There are no priors available for comparison.

MAMMOGRAM:

TECHNIQUE: Mammographic imaging was performed and interpreted. Low-dose full-field Digital Breast Tomosynthesis examination was performed with 2D and 3D acquisitions.

BREAST COMPOSITION: There are scattered areas of fibroglandular density.

FINDINGS:

Focal asymmetry in the left upper outer breast in the area of the palpable lesion. With spot compression, no focal mass is demonstrated.

Multiple circumscribed nodules in the left lower outer breast. Largest measures 0.9 cm.

Focal asymmetry in the 9:00 position mid breast on the right corresponds to a circumscribed mass measuring 0.9 cm with spot compression.

Focal asymmetry seen more posteriorly in the right upper outer breast is partially dissipated with spot compression.

Asymmetry in the right retroareolar region on the craniocaudal view persists with spot compression.

Benign-appearing nodes in the axilla bilaterally.

No skin changes or malignant appearing calcifications in either breast. Few scattered benign calcifications noted bilaterally.

ULTRASOUND:

TECHNIQUE: A bilateral breast ultrasound was performed using a high-frequency linear transducer.

FINDINGS:

Limited left breast sonogram was performed with images obtained of the left upper outer breast from 12-3 o'clock for the palpable abnormality. No cyst, solid mass or shadowing.

Images were obtained of the inferior left breast from 3-9 o'clock for multiple circumscribed nodules on the mammogram. At 6:00 4 cm from the nipple, 0.4 x 0.3 x 0.3 cm complicated cyst. This corresponds to the largest nodule on the mammogram. No additional findings.

Limited right breast sonogram was performed with images obtained of the upper outer breast for mass and focal asymmetry on the mammogram. At 9:00 7 cm from the nipple, cluster of complicated cyst measuring 0.8 x 0.4 x 0.3 cm. This corresponds to the finding on the mammogram.

Additional images of the retroareolar region performed for asymmetry on mammogram in the craniocaudal projection. Prominent duct with no intraductal mass. At 5:00 2 cm from the nipple, cluster of cysts measuring 0.6 x 0.4 x 0.3 cm. This corresponds to the finding on the mammogram.

IMPRESSION:

1. Focal asymmetry in the left upper outer breast in the area of the palpable lesion on the mammogram with no sonographic correlate is most consistent with normal tissue.

2. Multiple circumscribed nodules in the inferior left breast on the mammogram have a probably benign appearance. The largest corresponds to a cyst at 6:00.

3. Mass in the right upper outer breast on the mammogram corresponds to a cluster of cysts on the sonogram.

4. Asymmetry in the right retroareolar region on craniocaudal view of the mammogram corresponds to a cluster of cysts at 5:00 on the sonogram.

RECOMMENDATION: Next imaging in 6 months.

1. Clinical follow-up for palpable abnormality in the left upper outer breast with consideration for surgical consultation if indicated.

2. Bilateral diagnostic mammogram in 6 months to ensure stability of findings.

Results and recommendations were relayed to the patient by the sonography technologist.

ASSESSMENT: BI-RADS Category 3: Probably benign.

COMMENTS: We have entered your patient in our reminder system and will notify them when they are due for the next breast imaging exam.

Thank you for the opportunity to participate in the care of this patient.

2 months ago, I got pain in my right breast after wearing a top to bed that must of dug in to me up the top across the armpit. I woke up in the morning with bad pain in the breast radiating to armpit.

I thought, never had this before - seems odd, I’ll book an ultrasound. (Could not feel any lump, I do self checks all the time)

Lo and behold, ultrasound showed a lump right there in the right breast measuring 10mm. Complex cyst - sent for biopsy.

Went for biopsy and the radiologist said we would try a FNA first, did that results came back inconclusive.

Then I went for my core biopsy yesterday.

I have the worst feeling about this. Dark thoughts. I don’t even want my results back because I think my life is about to change forever in the worst way.

I have 3 kids and am 41.

About six months ago I was scheduled for an ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration biopsy (BIRADS 4). When I was on the exam table I asked if there was going to be numbing, and they said no. Their reasoning was that the lidocaine shot would hurt more than the actual biopsy, and that this kind of biopsy needle is very thin.

That made me panic and almost start crying so I declined the biopsy, as you need to stay very still for the procedure, and I couldn't compose myself for it.

I have quite a low pain tolerance, and their lack of numbing options really made me feel like I cant do it, especially with the lump being so tender. Now I regret that I didn't go through with it.

Can anyone tell me their experiences with FNA biopsy no numbing?

Edit: the doctor later told me that in his opinion, since I am young and he suspects them to be fibroadenomas, that I wasn't in urgent need of biopsy. However I regret not doing it because I've been worrying about it all the time after the fact.

Please help. Is there any chance this isn't cancer: Irregular hypodense mass in the left upper-outer quadrant at anterior depth with associated architectura distortion. This underlies the radiopaque palpable marker Calcifications: No suspicious calcifications Asymmetric density: None. Skin thickening: None

Axillary adenopathy: None.

ULTRASOUND:

Breast ultrasound findings: The region of palpable concern, the upper- outer quadrant, and axilla were evaluated with ultrasound. At the site of palpable concern there is an irregular hypoechoic mass measuring 1.8 x 1.4 x 1.2 cm correspondina to the mammographic finding in guestion Incidentallv noted benign simple cyst at 2 o'clock 8 cm from the nipple measuring 1.1 cm. No abnormal lymph nodes in the axilla. Left breast mass is highly suggestive of malignancy.

Got the biopsy last week and heard today that it is not cancer. Still need to get the bits - a cluster of amorphous faint calcifications - removed so in future they won't pose a potential ( likely not going to be cancer but can turn into ) cancer bit.

Get the tests. Be sure. Put your health first.

My other post where I found I am a freak of nature.

https://www.reddit.com/r/doihavebreastcancer/s/JnJkFWP4zX

I have dense breast tissue. Got my first mammogram in December at age 43. Results looked normal but my GYN recommended a bilateral ultrasound for me to be extra careful. Last week They found ambiguous masses - one in each breast. Sent me for biopsies the next day.

I felt out of my mind for 24 hours - could hardly speak during the procedure and then tears just started. I got benign results in about 24 hours but have still been feeling waves of intense anxiety and crying after the whole experience. I feel like I should be relieved but the recovery is just an ongoing reminder.

My medical team was calm kind and caring. I just don’t feel okay. Is this a normal reaction?

I (41yo) had my first mammogram in March. I was given the designation as dense breast tissue, and tissue asymmetry and a mass on lefty was noted.

I had follow up diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound last Friday. I have a 10 x 17 x 9 mm mass, both macro and micro lobular with angularity.

I'm trying to not freak out while I wait until the 13th for the biopsy. BIRADS 4, no designation. I am a single mom with kids down to 6 yo, I have an incredibly stressful job, and I'm in school to further my degree.

All I keep thinking is that I don't know how to fit this into life right now.

(Also, the mass is named Benny, because this is coping)

super small light pink little vein looking things on right breast i also have a couple on my left but more on my right which is my bigger boob.

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How long did it take to get your Mri breast biopsy results . i had mine yesterday.. last year i had stereotactic biopsy and it came back by the end of the day.

Hey, so I’ve had a lump in my breast that I found a couple months ago after having pain in the area for the past 6 months. Because of my age, my doctor ordered an ultrasound and they didn’t find a cyst or anything whatsoever on my breast. It’s been discharging recently and I’m wondering why my doctor never did the mammogram

Hi all,

I'm 43 years old mom of 2 and had a routine mammogram and ultrasound, due to very dense breasts, in April. There was an area of concern so I went back for a diagnostic ultrasound. They found:

On the present examination, there is an irregular solid mass with indistict margins and peripheral vascularity measuring 3 x 3 x 4 mm in the posterior third of the right breast upper outer quadrant at 11 o'clock located 2 cm from the nipple. Internal echogenicity is hypoechoic. There is no effect on posterior tissue. BIRADS category 4 no rating. ​

I'm scheduled for a biopsy on Thursday, but I'm completely freaking out. I'm just praying everything is okay, but I'm so scared it isn't.

Thank you for letting me vent. Prayers to you all. ❤️

Doctor did the ultrasound, everything was great, no follow up just an enlarged lymph node.

Thanks God

I have had a hard lump beneath my nipple for 6+ months. It is the size of a walnut but not round. I was putting off having it looked at for a long time, stupid, I know. It didn't hurt at first. Now, the lump hurts all the time, it never stops, but the entire two weeks before my period it hurts sooo bad. It burns and sometimes throbs and is so tender. I can feel the exact day when I ovulate because the lump starts raging right away. The past three weeks it has gotten itchy, the itchiness sometimes goes up to my armpit. I have one lymph node on the same side on my collarbone/neck area that has been bigger for a while, but not painful. My lump feels attached to the skin, not easy to move around.

I saw my doctor who referred me to a gyno right away. She did an ultrasound and said there was no lump she could see. She didn't really feel my lump with her hands, just the upper boobs. She said I have really big milk ducts on that side, like I was always this way and nothing caused it. She didn't scan the other side. She said she guesses I have low progesterone, this is causing the pain and only on one side because my ducts are bigger and therefore need more of the hormone or they get angry? It doesn't really explain the hard lump?

I was given a hormone cream to put on for certain parts of the my cycle. The pain is still there and idk if I am feeling placebo effects from the extremely low dose.

I have also been considering getting my thyroid tested for other, easily brushed off symptoms. I will be doing this this week. Maybe it is just a thyroid problem causing low progesterone, causing the painful lump? I felt relieved at first, but there is a very long waitlist to get in to see another gyno, and I worry that the lump is festering unnoticed. Has anyone heard of this before, why so many overlapping cancer symptoms?