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Hi, newbie here
Hi everyone. Quietly shitting myself here... 41 and had my first mammogram a few weeks back (finally got one done after sister diagnosed18mths ago) Got called back for further tests and yesterday was my appt. went in and had another mammogram and then an ultrasound which found a 2cm lump
in my left breast. Had a core biopsy done too. I remember having a lump there when I was very young but after getting checked out, was nothing. Went in and spoke to Doctor who explained to me that the way it looks was very concerning that it could be cancer. She went on telling me about having it removed and the process which to me indicates it is in fact more than likely cancer. I think what scares me the most is whether it has spread. The ultrasound lady said my lymp nodes looked ok and so did the doctor when she examined them. Do you think I have anything to worry about if they said that? Probably getting ahead of myself. Of course I’m scared but I also have a it is what it is, can’t do much about it. Thanks for reading
in my left breast. Had a core biopsy done too. I remember having a lump there when I was very young but after getting checked out, was nothing. Went in and spoke to Doctor who explained to me that the way it looks was very concerning that it could be cancer. She went on telling me about having it removed and the process which to me indicates it is in fact more than likely cancer. I think what scares me the most is whether it has spread. The ultrasound lady said my lymp nodes looked ok and so did the doctor when she examined them. Do you think I have anything to worry about if they said that? Probably getting ahead of myself. Of course I’m scared but I also have a it is what it is, can’t do much about it. Thanks for reading
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- Hi everyone, I had a lump removed in surgery last Thursday 26/4 and have noticed a lump under the cut. Is this normal? Tried calling the breast care nurse but no answer yet. Thanks
- Annoying that it's inconclusive but heartening that they've backed away from the C word. LCIS is Lobular Carcinoma In Situ, which means abnormal cells in your breast lobules. Lobular breast cancer is less common than ductal and harder to spot in mammograms. In one way you could look at this as being good news as because it's been spotted early you'll be monitored for changes in the future. There may never be any but if there are, you'll be on it early. But I'm not a doctor! So be guided by your team and ask as many questions as you need to. I agree, take it as good news! Hooray!
- So just got back from my appt. I’m lost on all the medical lingo but results from my core biopsy showed an inconclusive result. It’s not showing cancer but it’s something that needs to be further looked at. He called it a Papillory Lesion? Threw around the word LCIS... anyway I will have to go in and have another biopsy before going under to have the lump removed then it will be further tested. If it shows any cancer from there or pre cancerous cells, it may require further surgery to clear more of it and any further treatment that may be required. So I’m taking this as so far a good result and fingers crossed. Just wanted to thank you ladies for the replies and support. You guys are really amazing and so incredibly strong! Love to you all xx
- Hi @SallyS,
Whether you are able to have a lumpectomy will depend on the size of the lesion/s vs the size of the breast. Sometimes its just not an option. Some women choose the mastectomy instead anyway which sometimes avoids the need for radiation and they are more comfortable with that decision. I chose lumpectomy as I was given a choice. 19mm tumour vs 14D breast. I did have to go back for a second surgery as some of the margins were too close. All told I am happy with my decision and the cosmetic outcome is probably as good as it gets. I never had the blue dye as the lesion in my lymph nodes was larger than the breast one so I had to have the auxiliary clearance.
xoxoxo. - Wish I'd had that option also @SoldierCrab ..... and if you are lurking @Sister cousin I feel for you on this one. I unfortunately read up on the procedure on one of the American websites the week before the procedure . It put the fear of God into me. Never again will I Dr Google unless it's BCNA or UK equivalent.
@kmakm I thought I was the only poor sod that had the injections the day before. Wonder if we share the same surgeon. - @SoldierCrab Wish I'd had that option...
- wow Mine was injected once they put me out to it.....
- @Sister OMG she must be beside herself with stress and worry! My heart goes out to her. I got caught in the Christmas delays and absences, but nothing as bad as that. For me that injection is the single most painful thing in this whole event thus far.
If you're lurking Sister's cousin, come on in! - I know the difference between a lumpectomy and a mastectomy but what is the difference between them as far as why they do one or the other? Is it because the cancer is bigger or spread more?
- That'd be right. I don't know how she's managing - I did suggest this group but she didn't want to join so hoping she may change her mind. Maybe she is like me in the beginning and stalking secretly.
