Forum Discussion

Auntieshell78's avatar
Auntieshell78
Member
7 years ago

awaiting exciscion of phlodes tumour

Hi Everyone again,

still waiting for the removal and testing of my phylodes tumour on the 8th of August. I am feeling ok about it and am not overly worried most of the time , sometimes the fear creeps in. I did see on here a previous phylodes  group? may someone tell me if this still exists please? I also am interested in advice regarding my other breast that I originally went for all this journey for. My right breast had no tumour or ? cyst in it on my testing 6 months ago even though that is the breast that is always itchy and feels weird. It now has a 6mm cyst not there before that I cant feel as it is too deep like my left breast. Should I push to  get this looked at further? my PT is my left breast I also cant feel and in nov last year was considered nothing to worry about and in 6ish months it tripled in size starting my whole journey. because I do not know if the left PT is malignant yet should I worry? The surgeon is brilliant that I have and she is not concerned? I guess its because I cant feel them deep on my chest wall and so I cant monitor them myself. Thanks for the advice. 
phyllodes-tumour
  • Auntieshell78's avatar
    Auntieshell78
    Member
    7 years ago
    Thanks so much for care and relevant info. just need to get this sucker out and over and done with. Will ask specialist more about my right breast. 

    Thanks x
  • Giovanna_BCNA's avatar
    Giovanna_BCNA
    Member
    7 years ago
    Hello @Auntieshell78
    Thank you for your post.  Im not aware of a specific phyllodes group in this forum.  You can use the search function and type in 'phyllodes' and you will see some of the past discussions that have taken place.  I understand that you have concerns regarding your other breast, make sure you check with your specialist and dont hesitate to call our helpline on 1800 500 258 to speak with a cancer nurse for information and support.  All the best
  • Sister's avatar
    Sister
    Member
    7 years ago
    Sorry @Auntieshell78 - I can't remember what your path to diagnosis was.  I'm assuming that you had a diagnostic mammogram on the right breast?  Did you also have an ultrasound or other tests?  The reason I ask is that, while ductal carcinoma forms a lump, others such as lobular don't and can be indicated by itchiness or dimpling, and can be very difficult to see on a mammogram.  I would bring it up again with your surgeon for your peace of mind.