abnormal screening/asymmetry - Cancer: Breast Message Board

Rapsodia · 04-17-2009, 12:47 PM

I had a routine mammogram done and for the first time it came back "abnormal screening." I'm in my late 40s with no family history of BC. The radiologist's report recommends additional screening because of "asymmetry" and I have to admit I don't know what that means. I'm having another compression and an ultrasound of the right breast. I actually feel a small, hard lump there. My sister said she had the same thing and her report came back stating dense tissue. I have to wait a couple of weeks. I'm sure it's nothing but am still nervous. I'd appreciate if anyone can explain "asymmetry" and help reassure me.

Rapsodia · 05-01-2009, 04:20 AM

I'm replying to my own post rather than start a new thread. If I get no response, I will go to another site.

I had a 2nd ***** and then ultrasound. The radiologist talked to me immediately after, saying there were two masses- very likely fibroadenomas. Actually, he's 100% sure one is a fibroadenoma and fairly certain the other is as well- but the only way to know for sure is to do an ultrasound-guided biopsy. So, now I'm waiting for the procedure to be scheduled- and hoping I'll be in the 80% group-- meaning among those women whose biopsies turn out to show that there is no cancer.

If anyone has had biopsy of fibroadenoma and can tell me more, I'd appreciate it. I thought fibroadenomas occurred only in women under age 40.

marymk · 05-01-2009, 07:36 AM

Hi,
I don't have personal experience with fibroadenoma's, but I did work with a woman who had one. They were very certain that's what it was, but since she had a family history of many different cancers, she had it removed and it was fine - just a fibroadenoma. She was younger than you - about mid 30's.

Since you have never had a mamogram before, you may have had these at a younger age, and just didn't know it. I know that when you get them - they don't go away on their own. I think your chances that you'll be in the 80% is very good and they are most likely both fibroadenoma's.

Good Luck and keep us posted.

Mary

Fatso1 · 05-01-2009, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Rapsodia

I'm replying to my own post rather than start a new thread. If I get no response, I will go to another site.

I had a 2nd ***** and then ultrasound. The radiologist talked to me immediately after, saying there were two masses- very likely fibroadenomas. Actually, he's 100% sure one is a fibroadenoma and fairly certain the other is as well- but the only way to know for sure is to do an ultrasound-guided biopsy. So, now I'm waiting for the procedure to be scheduled- and hoping I'll be in the 80% group-- meaning among those women whose biopsies turn out to show that there is no cancer.

If anyone has had biopsy of fibroadenoma and can tell me more, I'd appreciate it. I thought fibroadenomas occurred only in women under age 40.

Fatso1 · 05-01-2009, 08:27 AM

I have two Fibro adenoma's. They were found Nov 2008. I am 50 years old. The dr. said I don't need to worry, just make sure I get my mamogram ever year. I hope this helps ease your mind. I know I was freaking out when I had to have the biopsy, luckily it all turned out ok.