6 month follow up - Cancer: Breast Message Board

maresmith · 07-27-2007, 09:59 AM

hello,
six months ago i fealt a lump in my breast so i saw my dr. He scheduled me for a mammogram and ultra sound. It turned out to be nothing but fatty tissue. They told me to come back every six months for two years so that they can get a feal for the unique make-up of my breasts. Anyway....my six month follow up has come and now i am worried all over again. I havnt fealt any new lumps..but i am just the worrying type i geuss. What are the chances that cancer has formed in 6 months?
Thanks in advance!

leea1206 · 07-31-2007, 09:07 PM

The chances that cancer has formed in 6mths is highly unlikely. From what I understand, most breast cancers have been growing 2-8yrs before they are discovered. Also remember 80% of breast lumps are benign.

Try not to worry. - Your Dr. is taking a proactive approach and that is a good thing. Here's hoping this ***** and future ones, show no problems.

Best wishes,
Leea

maresmith · 08-02-2007, 03:17 PM

thanks so much for your reply

i will try not to worry