Should I be worried?

Clary45
Clary45 Member Posts: 3
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Hello everyone, I've been reading the discussion boards since I've been diagnosed invasive ductal carcinoma, metastatic carcinoma in auxiliary lymph nodes at the end of March. I‘m triple negative. I’m having a lumpectomy and removal of nodes this week. My oncologist read my pet report and there is a lesion about l cm on my liver. The actual report says "Abdomen CT: Question small low attenuation lesion in the posterior liver, most likely representing small cyst." The onco think that is nothing, but to me it seems as though the radiologist is unsure. Should I be worried?

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  • leabow
    leabow Member Posts: 28
    #2
    liver lesion
    6 months after I had my surgery, I had a Abdomen CT and many low grade lesions were found on my liver. I also was told that many people had 'spots' on the liver. I was very concerned but felt a little better because they were low grade. 6 months later this April, I had a follow up scan on my liver and there was no change which is what you want to hear. Onco said maybe have another scan in a year.
    Hope this helps to give you a little peace of mind.
  • MAJW
    MAJW Member Posts: 2,510 Member
    #3
    leabow said:

    liver lesion
    6 months after I had my surgery, I had a Abdomen CT and many low grade lesions were found on my liver. I also was told that many people had 'spots' on the liver. I was very concerned but felt a little better because they were low grade. 6 months later this April, I had a follow up scan on my liver and there was no change which is what you want to hear. Onco said maybe have another scan in a year.
    Hope this helps to give you a little peace of mind.

    Liver lesions..
    I too am triple negative...same, invasive ductal carcinoma...no lymph node involvement and no liver lesions for me...my lumpectomy was 2 years ago this month, followed by chemo and rads....but a good friend went through bc last year...her scans showed a lesion also on her liver...she, of course was terrified..her Oncologist said the same as yours.....nothing to really worry about..she has had three more scans and MRI..nothing has changed...no growth, etc....she was told they would, just to be safe, repeat in July...she was also told she had a "fatty liver."

    Keep us posted
    Wishing you the best...we care
    Hugs,
    Nancy
  • Clary45
    Clary45 Member Posts: 3
    #4
    leabow said:

    liver lesion
    6 months after I had my surgery, I had a Abdomen CT and many low grade lesions were found on my liver. I also was told that many people had 'spots' on the liver. I was very concerned but felt a little better because they were low grade. 6 months later this April, I had a follow up scan on my liver and there was no change which is what you want to hear. Onco said maybe have another scan in a year.
    Hope this helps to give you a little peace of mind.

    Thank you
    Thank you for your response. I feel a lot better now.
  • Annette 11
    Annette 11 Member Posts: 380
    #5
    Me too
    I am also triple neg. invasive ductal carcinoma. My pet scan also showed a small cyst on my liver when I was dx last July. Dr. never addressed it and I never asked so I guess it wasn't anything to be concerned about. I had pet scan about 5 months ago...I guess it is not an issue and probably is benign as many of them are.
    Annette
  • Annette 11
    Annette 11 Member Posts: 380
    #6
    Me too
    I am also triple neg. invasive ductal carcinoma. My pet scan also showed a small cyst on my liver when I was dx last July. Dr. never addressed it and I never asked so I guess it wasn't anything to be concerned about. I had pet scan about 5 months ago...I guess it is not an issue and probably is benign as many of them are.
    Annette
  • sal314
    sal314 Member Posts: 599 Member
    #7
    I'd Be VERY Overly Causious
    It may be a good idea to have another radiologist look at your scans. The ability and experience of the radiologist makes all the difference in the world. If you have any inkling of doubt, get a second opinion. You don't want to mess with anything going on in the liver when it comes to cancer.

    If the doctor is without any doubt sure of what he see's then I would definitely keep a close eye on it and get rechecked in a month or two...I wouldn't wait 3!

    Blessings,
    Sally
  • susie09
    susie09 Member Posts: 2,930
    #8
    Annette 11 said:

    Me too
    I am also triple neg. invasive ductal carcinoma. My pet scan also showed a small cyst on my liver when I was dx last July. Dr. never addressed it and I never asked so I guess it wasn't anything to be concerned about. I had pet scan about 5 months ago...I guess it is not an issue and probably is benign as many of them are.
    Annette

    Good luck with your surgery
    Good luck with your surgery and wanted you to know also that I am praying for you.

    HUGS!
  • BioAdoptMom
    BioAdoptMom Member Posts: 358
    #9
    I haven't had experience in
    I haven't had experience in that area so cannot comment, but I would think your onco would be more likely to know about the leison and whether or not you should worry. It really could be just scar tissue from something else. I will keep you in my prayers and please be sure keep us updated.

    Nancy

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