Last Monday (Memorial Day) I found a small lump on my right breast just to the left of the nipple. When I first felt it I got scared for a few minutes, then went into the bathroom and looked at my breast. There was a small bruise right below it. I have a large dog that likes to jump up and that is where she lands a lot I think. So I decided it was from the bruise. I waited a couple days and it was still there so I went to see my doctor on Friday afternoon. In the mean time, I am adopted, and talked to my biological sister and found out that my maternal grandmother died of breast cancer, an aunt died of ovarian cancer, my sister and niece have cervical cancer and my brother has stomach cancer.
So the doctor did an exam and said he was sure it was just a cyst. But based on the family history, I should get a mammogram and ultrasound. I am almost 43 (Saturday will be my birthday, whoohooo! Happy birthday to me!) and my last mammogram was last July, so they did the regular one Tuesday and one extra view of my right breast, then did the ultrasound. The girl doing the mammo asked where the bump was, I told her and she said that little thing? You are worried about that??? But the girl doing the ultrasound said it did not look like just a cyst to her.
Today my doctors nurse called and said that it looks suspicious and they want me to have a biopsy done. I meet with the surgeon next Tuesday. And then they will set up the biopsy. Oh why can't we just do it all today? I know, I am just frustrated right now, and scared and sad, and so sick of everyone telling me it will be ok. Know what I mean?? Thank you for letting me vent! Lisa in Kansas City, KS

Hi Lisa,

I'm so glad you are having the biopsy. I had an ultrasound and mammogram which did not show my cancer. The biopsy did as well as an MRI. I caught mine like you did. I think things would be much different right now, if I hadn't found it and brought it to my doctor's attention. It's hard to wait, but you will get through this. I wish you the best.:angel:

Take Care,
Terry