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Nenemiles
9 years agoMember
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Hi I don't have BC but I have a family history. I just had a ultrasound on my breast for discharge from one breast and have fibrocystic and fibroglandular tissue. The doctor told me the discharge was from having fibrocystic breast. But I am not sure. Just asking if anyone has had this?
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- primekMemberDon't apologise. You have every reason to want a definitive answer and know for sure it is all okay. But this process will arm you with the knowledge of how to keep yourself safe and well.
- socodaMemberNenemiles, whatever gave you the idea that you are complaining? You are seeking information and good on you for doing so. It's called being proactive - can't get any more positive than that!!! Xx
- NenemilesMemberThank you ladies for all the replies I wish u all well and send my love to you all. I will let u know how I go
- NenemilesMemberThank you Kath I think I might have to demand more tests until I am satisfied. This could take some time. I look at what you and all the other lady's have and still are going through and feel like l should not complain. Thank you so much xo
- primekMemberThe other thing that was recommended to my sisters as myself and another sister have had breast cancer and a niece is to have a consult with a breast surgeon. He can then determine breast density and recommend what type of screening should be done. ..for instance a breast MRI every 2 years possibly with mammograms and ultrasounds in between. Even though my family are currently gene -ve, they still consider all of us a high risk.
Hope you are able to get the follow up you need and feel confident with tbe diagnosis. This link has some info which may be helpful. Kath x
http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/type/breast-cancer/about/risks/definite-breast-cancer-risks - UnicornkissesMemberNenemiles. I am sure you are now determined to seek a second opinion, after all the other replies, but I also have to have my say.
please please have other tests soon. When it is your life you really need to take charge. I also have dense cyst filled breasts. I only learnt from having breast cancer that they can be very difficult to read on mammogram and ultrasound. I had one biopsy that was benign, so it cost a little money and a bit of time to find out, but it was worth it.
The next one in the other breast was cancer.
Dont stop pushing for answers until you are satisfied.
I send you warm thoughts and sisterly prods in the back to investigate further. - melclarityMemberYes good idea, I think until you are happy. Mammo as well as ultasound should help. The 2 in conjunction have diagnosed me twice. Xx
- NenemilesMemberThank you Melinda. My us showed no mass but as I have fybrocystic and fybroglandula tissue it can be masked. So I will have to demand more tests until I am satisfied. Xo
- melclarityMemberNenemiles, I had my first mammo at about 37 but only because my Mum had BC at 40, I have no other family history, I did get BC but not until I was 43 and again at 47. Absolutely I'd get a Mammo and ultrasound just to rule it out and so you know whats going on. I had no lump nothing at first diagnosis, however my second the BC developed in my scar tissue from my lumpectomy 4yrs prior. I had cysts that come and go, but honestly do get it all checked out for peace of mind. Hugs Melinda xo
- NenemilesMemberThank you very much Amazonia. The more information I can arm myself with the better. I have had this for a few months now. I only have in one breast and the strange thing is I have more cysts in the breast with no discharge. You lady's are amazing and very brave. I send all my love to you all thank you again. Xo