26 going in for a mammogram - Cancer: Breast Message Board

Heather1977 · 05-05-2004, 10:15 PM

I'm 26 years old. I've already had thyroid cancer and have had my thyroid removed. I just went for my annual at my gyno and she felt a mass under on my left breast. She is sending me for a mammogram friday. I've been having sharp pains in that breast on and off for a few years now but didn't think anything of it. Is that a bad sign? And does a mammogram hurt? I am scared to death but I know the good Lord has brought me thru and He will again.

Chayse · 05-05-2004, 11:45 PM

Hi,
I do not know how your symptoms relate to the possiblity of breast cancer. But I wanted to tell you about the mamogram. It is a xray and not invasive. I have them every few years as a health screen. In fact i am going on Fri AM.
The procedure is a somewhat uncomfortable depending on how tender your breasts might be. But after everything you must have been through don't panic about the procedure. You did not say if they are also doing a biopsy with it I don't know anything about that. I hope I didn't cause you more stress. I hope your outcome is positive.

kllym · 05-06-2004, 02:37 AM

Hi I was 24 when i had my first mamogram so i can understand your concerns. The mamogram is not painful at all and is a very simple method , its just like having an xray you dont feel a thing . Im 27 and going in for a second next week , i dont have a mass in breast but its in my arm pit , i also have alot of bone pain , breast pain etc.
Let me know how you get on and i will do the same
Good luck

ashpie · 05-06-2004, 08:01 AM

i ALSO HAVE A LUMP IN MY UNDERARM AREA..HOW LONG HAVE YOU HAD IT? i HAD AN ULTRASOUND AND IT SAID IT WAS A LYMPH NODE..IT'S BEEN 9 WEEKS..i AM PREGNANT SO i CAN'T HAVE A MAMMOGRAM..DOES YOUR LUMP MOVE? IS IT SOFT?

kllym · 05-06-2004, 09:16 AM

Hi
Have had the lump under arm since 24 yrs of age , however lately its got slighter bigger and pain associated with it , it is firm and a slight bit mobile , it used to be more mobile than it is now