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Nenemiles
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9 years ago

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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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  • Amazonia's avatar
    Amazonia
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    9 years ago
    Hi Nenemiles,
    My first symptom was nipple discharge. 
    Was at my GP that day and sent for ultrasound, mammogram, core biopsy and specialist advice with further tests.
    I'm very thankful my GP was so thorough and followed up with consulting all involved. 
    I was diagnosed with Paget's disease of nipple ( a rare cancer) which is generally accompanied by cancer in the breast elsewhere, which was also the case. 
    Within 3 weeks had a mastectomy, started chemotherapy and Herceptin (still under way) and will seek a prophylactic (R) mastectomy also due to aggressive pathology risk.
    Always trust your gut feeling and seek further opinion until you feel you have an accurate diagnosis send on comprehensive tests and pathology.
    best of luck.
    A.
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    Nenemiles
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    9 years ago
    Hi Rita thank you. I don't want to just except what I have been told. If my ultrasound had found where this discharge was coming from well I would feel better as this is why I had it done for but nothing mentioned about it in the report. I got a copy of it from my doctor. I am due for my next mammogram in June. Because of my dense breasts its harder for them to pick things up. Thank u again. Xo
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    Nenemiles
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    9 years ago
    Hi Cath thank you. Yes I think I might get a second opinion. I just not sure about what I was told. Look I could be worried for no reason. But when I asked about the breast discharge my doctor wasn't to sure about how long it could last or where its from in my breast. Made me a bit worried
  • RNSW's avatar
    RNSW
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    9 years ago
    Hi, I have learnt the hard way that if something doesn't feel right to get checked and a second opinion. I have had a different experience but sometimes you need to be the one to ask for tests. Also you could ask to see a specialist maybe. If you are 40 or over you can also have a mammogram. I hope you get it sorted. Best wishes
    Rita xo 
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    socoda
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    9 years ago
    Hi Nenemiles, I think that if you have any doubts whatsoever go for a second opinion. This is your body and health that is at stake and you cannot be too careful. Sending you a big hug. Xx Cath
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    Ne
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    9 years ago

    You are welcome.  Please follow your instinct.  An ultrasound is so easy and a safe way to pick up on abnormality.  Make sure when you get the results from your GP that he reads through it all an not just the top bit.  If at any stage of the report the words FNA comes up then insist you want an FNA (Fine Needle Biopsy).  My cyst was ultrasound tested and the results say benign cyst but patient could have FNA if she wanted.  My GP never read that last bit, he only said "just benign cyst", 12 months later it turned out is was a very aggressive cancer that by then had spread to my lymph nodes.  If I had known there was a test like an FNA I would have opted to have it.  You need to take charge sometimes and read the results and educate yourself on terminology etc so you know what they are talking about.  An ultrasound is super easy and quick and the most reliable test to check what is going on in your breasts.  Keep us posted how you go.  Good luck x

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    Nenemiles
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    9 years ago
    Thank you Ne. I will do that. Something just doesn't feel right. I am worried they have missed something.
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    Ne
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    9 years ago
    I have not had fibrocystic breasts but I was diagnosed at age 39 and never knew I had family with breast cancer untill I tested positive for the BRCA2 gene mutation.  If you have a strong family history I cant stress enough that you get a referral for an ultrasound and or fine needle biopsy.  My GP missed my cancer for 12 months saying "it is just a benign cyst" untill it started spreading!  Dont wait, don't just rely on a GP to make those decisions.  Get a referral for an ultrasound.  If I could turn back time.