Another lump and scared - Cancer: Breast Message Board

JewelryJulie · 03-31-2009, 11:10 AM

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.

vh90453 · 04-03-2009, 06:19 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, 10:48 AM

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.

herekittykitty · 04-04-2009, 08:40 AM

What kind of benign lump did they tell you it was?

JewelryJulie · 04-06-2009, 10:13 AM

I forgot the word they used but essentially it is a benign tumor.