JewelryJulie
03-31-2009, 02:10 PM
I have not yet been diagnosed with cancer. Just wanted to set that straight.
However, I had a scare last year and had a biopsy of a tumor that turned out to be benign. (I still have this tumor.)
I now have a new patch of "lump" that was discovered this am by my dr. I come from a family full of cancer (not breast, but every other type) and once someone has it in my fam, they die prior to being 50.
(I am 38) I know I shouldn't worry as my last result came out ok, but my dr. seemed worried. How many lumps can one get that are merely lumps?
What are early signs of breast cancer other than a lump?
Thanks and best wishes.
However, I had a scare last year and had a biopsy of a tumor that turned out to be benign. (I still have this tumor.)
I now have a new patch of "lump" that was discovered this am by my dr. I come from a family full of cancer (not breast, but every other type) and once someone has it in my fam, they die prior to being 50.
(I am 38) I know I shouldn't worry as my last result came out ok, but my dr. seemed worried. How many lumps can one get that are merely lumps?
What are early signs of breast cancer other than a lump?
Thanks and best wishes.
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vh90453
04-03-2009, 09:19 AM
You must be so worried. I know a lady who is always getting benign lumps in her breasts. I don't know but I think once you've had one you are more likely to get more. Good luck.
JewelryJulie
04-03-2009, 01:48 PM
Thanks. I also spoke with some women I work with who are older and they have had this before. I guess having so many cancer deaths in my family and so young freaks me out. I will have to wait nearly a month to get the results too as I can't get in for testing for a couple of weeks due to work demand. I just keep saying "everything will be ok" and then I will believe it at some point. Thanks for adding the response about the lady who keeps getting them. I guess since I just had a biopsy only 8 months ago, I thought I would be ok for at least a couple of years, but I guess not.
To those who have been diagnosed and are treating:
How frightening this must be for you. I wish you good health.
To those who have been diagnosed and are treating:
How frightening this must be for you. I wish you good health.
herekittykitty
04-04-2009, 11:40 AM
What kind of benign lump did they tell you it was?
JewelryJulie
04-06-2009, 01:13 PM
I forgot the word they used but essentially it is a benign tumor.
shisslak
04-07-2009, 01:26 PM
It is best to get a copy of your pathology report. This report will tell you what type of cells were found in the lump. Has fibrocystic breast disease been discussed with you? Sometimes if you watch these lumps for a couple of months you will notice that they in fact change. During the week of your period, the lump is sometimes larger than it is on week 2 or week 3 of your period. I have been told that if you watch your intake of caffeine, than this will help reduce the lumpness of your breasts.
I also have lumps in both breast with a family history of breast ca. In March 2005 after insisting on having the mass removed (which turned out to be two masses), my pathology came back as atypical hyperlasia (estrogen positive). This type of pathology is considered pre-cancerous and does in fact put you in a SLIGHTY greater catagory of getting breast ca. I now have yearly mammograms and yearly breast mri's to keep a careful wathc for any changes. I also took tamoxafin for 9 months but had to stop because of some serious side effects.
I hope this answers some of your questions.
I also have lumps in both breast with a family history of breast ca. In March 2005 after insisting on having the mass removed (which turned out to be two masses), my pathology came back as atypical hyperlasia (estrogen positive). This type of pathology is considered pre-cancerous and does in fact put you in a SLIGHTY greater catagory of getting breast ca. I now have yearly mammograms and yearly breast mri's to keep a careful wathc for any changes. I also took tamoxafin for 9 months but had to stop because of some serious side effects.
I hope this answers some of your questions.
JewelryJulie
04-07-2009, 01:43 PM
I am sure they change as they seem to move around. I haven't talked yet about fibrocystic breast disease or any other. I think they think I am being paranoid as I am so young. I just had a cousin die of cancer at 44. I don't care what they think! I am not going down without a fight!!:)
vh90453
04-08-2009, 07:49 AM
When you said it moves around it reminded me of my niece who at 17 had quite a large lump removed from her breast. The pathology showed it to be what they call a mouse lump, I don't know the correct medical term for it, it's called that because it moves around. She was told it was harmless but she will possibly get more.
herekittykitty
04-08-2009, 06:36 PM
I forgot the word they used but essentially it is a benign tumor.
Was it a fibroadenoma?
There is one type of breast tumor that even though it is benign it still has to be removed surgically. It is called a phyllodes tumor.
Was it a fibroadenoma?
There is one type of breast tumor that even though it is benign it still has to be removed surgically. It is called a phyllodes tumor.
JewelryJulie
04-09-2009, 01:57 PM
I think it was fibroadenoma. I had so many words thrown at me, but that one sounds familiar. I will be going in on the 17th for another mamo. Wish me luck...
shisslak
04-16-2009, 05:09 PM
I have a fibroadenoma. Typically, they watch to see if it grows. Mine has stayed the same size for close to ten years now. Your reports will begin to mention a calcifing fibroadenoma. This just means that the tumor is beginning to develop calcuim around it. Some surgeons will remove it if they think that it is too big. I faithful get a copy of every mammo and Breast MRI report so that I can read exactly what is said. That way I know what may have changed or not changed and what is reported as a new finding.
Good luck tomorrow--let us know how you do.
Good luck tomorrow--let us know how you do.
JewelryJulie
04-16-2009, 06:24 PM
Thanks for your posting. I really didn't know much about it. I will probably not post until Monday as I only do so at work when I am doing other things. Thanks again, Julie
Loreal
04-18-2009, 02:29 PM
I know it's always frightening when any kind of lump is found, whether it be benign or cancerous. Two years ago I was called back by the radiologist for a "repeat" mammo because she saw something suspicious, not only on one breast, but both. I had the "repeat" mammogram, ultrasound and needle biopsy. Turned out I had five fibroadenomas, all of which were benign. Coincidentally, the repeat mammo did not reveal the fibroadenoma's; however, they did on the ultrasound.
Two years ago, my 18 yr old daughter found a 3" lump under her arm which could clearly be seen and felt. Turns out it was also a fibroadenoma, which was surgically removed. I was appalled that the surgeon suggested we just "watch it" to see if it changed. I was adamant, because of the size, that it be removed. I told the surgeon, "it's not supposed to be there, so why would we want to watch it?"
Take a stand with your health care.....it's your body and you know it better than anyone.
Two years ago, my 18 yr old daughter found a 3" lump under her arm which could clearly be seen and felt. Turns out it was also a fibroadenoma, which was surgically removed. I was appalled that the surgeon suggested we just "watch it" to see if it changed. I was adamant, because of the size, that it be removed. I told the surgeon, "it's not supposed to be there, so why would we want to watch it?"
Take a stand with your health care.....it's your body and you know it better than anyone.
JewelryJulie
04-20-2009, 01:58 PM
Good news!! It turns out that it was merely breast tissue that was in the lumpy shape? I had both a mamo and ultrasound and didn't even need to schedule a biopsy this time. They said all is well. Also, my first lump hasn't changed in size or shape so I was happy about that too.
Thanks for your support. It means a lot.
Julie
Thanks for your support. It means a lot.
Julie
herekittykitty
04-24-2009, 08:04 PM
Good news, indeed! Thanks for giving us an update.