The latest headache - **Updated Again!**
abrub
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They found a mass in my breast on my mammo last week. I just had follow-up scans and an ultrasound that confirmed the existence of the mass. I'm scheduled for a biopsy on Monday. Not looking forward to possibly adding a new cancer to my resume.
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Post-biopsy:
Biopsy was relatively painless. However, they do a follow-up mammo right after the biopsy and marker placement, only to discover that the questionable site found on the ultrasound, while close by, was not the same as the questionable site found on the mammo. They couldn’t go back in and do another biopsy – this one will require an MRI and/or a full surgical biopsy. However, nothing will be decided until they get the pathology back from the first biopsy.
And so it continues. It will be at least a couple more weeks until I have more definitive information. My husband and I are both duly fried.
Alice
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Monday's biopsy was benign. Now onto the next mass, which will definitely be a surgical biopsy.
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Post-biopsy:
Biopsy was relatively painless. However, they do a follow-up mammo right after the biopsy and marker placement, only to discover that the questionable site found on the ultrasound, while close by, was not the same as the questionable site found on the mammo. They couldn’t go back in and do another biopsy – this one will require an MRI and/or a full surgical biopsy. However, nothing will be decided until they get the pathology back from the first biopsy.
And so it continues. It will be at least a couple more weeks until I have more definitive information. My husband and I are both duly fried.
Alice
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Monday's biopsy was benign. Now onto the next mass, which will definitely be a surgical biopsy.
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Comments
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I really, really hope that it turns out to be benign...
and I'm so sorry that you have to go through more worry and medical stuff. Wish the universe could get its act together and just ease up a little on those of us who have already paid our dues, which you certainly have. Sending hugs and strength your way~Ann Alexandria0 -
darnannalexandria said:I really, really hope that it turns out to be benign...
and I'm so sorry that you have to go through more worry and medical stuff. Wish the universe could get its act together and just ease up a little on those of us who have already paid our dues, which you certainly have. Sending hugs and strength your way~Ann Alexandria
oh I am so so sorry...i was hoping nothing would show up this time.
AA is right....haven't we paid our dues in sweat and tears.....
hoping for the very best benign news
mags0 -
Bummer
Hope that it turns out to be nothing. I've been called back several times for things that they have seen or unsure of an it ended up being nothing. Hope that all is well with you.
Kim0 -
So sorry that you have toAnnabelle41415 said:Bummer
Hope that it turns out to be nothing. I've been called back several times for things that they have seen or unsure of an it ended up being nothing. Hope that all is well with you.
Kim
So sorry that you have to add this worry to your load. Prayers that it is benign. Glad they are keeping a close eye on you though. Will be waiting for update. Hang In.
Cathleen Mary0 -
So sorry
Oh, I am so sorry that you now have to worry about this. My prayers are with you.
Aloha,
Kathleen0 -
Be thinking about you on Monday
and hoping to find out that it's a benign mass. Sending you a cyber hug to be sure.
Winter Marie0 -
hi aliceherdizziness said:Be thinking about you on Monday
and hoping to find out that it's a benign mass. Sending you a cyber hug to be sure.
Winter Marie
Sorry this is happening to you. Didn't you just have a scan recently for follow up - did that show anything or doesn't it cover the chest? Just curious how long in between the scan and mammogram?0 -
Hope it's nothing serious!
Hoping it's nothing serious! Best of luck.0 -
I had a CT scan in MarchRuffy7 said:hi alice
Sorry this is happening to you. Didn't you just have a scan recently for follow up - did that show anything or doesn't it cover the chest? Just curious how long in between the scan and mammogram?
but they don't look at the breasts in that. I had my annual exam with my gyn in May, and he didn't notice anything (but the spot they are looking at is very deep in, and I have rather -ahem- large breasts.
This is the first time I've ever had anything of concern on the right side. I had a needle biopsy of the left about 8 years ago. It was a fatty cyst. This will be a needle-core biopsy; larger needle, larger pieces of tissue. Hoping for the same benign results.
Just a pain over all.0 -
Hi, Phil.PhillieG said:Hope It's Nothing...
Maybe it's a calified mass or something like that?
It doesn't appear
Hi, Phil.
It doesn't appear to be calcified. They are leaning more towards a fluid-filled cyst, but won't know until they do the biopsy.
I'm planning on it being nothing.0
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