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need info on breast cancer

DAWNVEIT
DAWNVEIT CSN Member Posts: 3
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
they found another lump after my mamogram and they want me to wait another 6 months to see if it has changed. what do i do. had chemo & radation. on nothing now except paxel cr.25mg.
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  • lindatn
    lindatn CSN Member Posts: 229
    #2
    In my opinion a biospy is in order to see what if anything that lump is. Cancer does not wait six months sometimes plus there is the peace of your mind to consider. Prayers Linda
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  • jmears
    jmears CSN Member Posts: 266
    #3
    I agree with Linda that waiting 6 months is a bit scarey. Did they do a Sonogram? Sometimes they can tell by the shape if it is to be worried about and a Sonogram may help ...without the biopsy. If you are ER+ you should be on Tamoxifen at least I would think. Good luck. Keep us informed. Jamie
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  • esmcj
    esmcj CSN Member Posts: 5
    #4
    I wouldn't wait 6 days. You insist on having a biopsy done right away. Waiting is not an option.
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  • Sarah06
    Sarah06 CSN Member Posts: 30
    #5
    I would suggest getting an ultrasound. If they find something, then they will do a a biopsy, which is also called a fine needle aspiration.
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  • AuthorUnknown
    AuthorUnknown CSN Member Posts: 1,537 Member
    #6
    Hello,

    You may want to contact the American Cancer Society's National Cancer Information Center. Cancer Information Specialists are available 24 hours a day and can assist you with questions regarding mammograms after cancer treatment. They can be reached at 1-800-227-2345 or by clicking on the "Contact ACS" link at the top of the page.

    Please keep in mind that the discussion boards are for sharing personal experiences and not to provide medical advice.

    I wish you the best and hope that this proves to be a false alarm.

    Take care and be well,

    Dana
    CSN Dana
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