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Mikala_O
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13 years ago

Advice pls

Hi everyone. Have just joined and found all ur stories really interesting. I had a benign PT removed in April 2010 under the care of the RBH and have recently had my 6 mth check up ultrasound with my regular GP and a new although small lump has been found quite close to where the PT was removed. My GP said its just a fibroadenoma and not to worry and come back in 6 mths but I'm not so sure. Have gone to another GP for a second opinion but they aren't sure either. The doctors seem pretty relaxed about the whole thing and making me feel like a bit of a drama queen. Is there any merit in my concerns or should I just relax and see if there are any changes in this lump over the next 6 mths?
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    Mikala_O
    Member
    13 years ago
    So I have gone with my gut feeling and I am trying to be referred to a specialist but not having much luck. The RBH won't accept my referral back there as I don't live in their area so they told me to go to Redcliffe hospital. I gained another referral from my GP to see the local breast specialist but there is a 9-11 mth wait. Any suggestions of trusted specialists in the Brisbane area?
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    roan2311
    Member
    13 years ago
    I can definatley relate, and often I feel like a drama queen going to the doctors ever month or so to get a lump checked.  But at the end of the day, it's better to be on the safe side.  I'm find that it's just a part of my life now to continuely check myself and get checked if I have to.  Trust your instinct, if you feel like it need a second opinion get one.  I had lump recently that they found it was nothing, and said it's probably just some scaring from the operations.As for the pain, it's been over a year, and I still feel some pain and discomfort.Take care.Rosie
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    Mikala_O
    Member
    13 years ago
    Thanks Katie. I have a referral to go back to royal Brisbane so hopefully it doesn't take too long to see the doctors there. Have been getting pain around the area so I feel like its better to be over cautious then just ignore it for 6 mths.
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    katie76
    Member
    13 years ago

    Hi Mikala, considering your past history of Phyllodes I would be requesting a core biopsy if possible of the lump especially since it is close to the site of the original tumor. Phyllodes have a 25% chance of recurring no matter what grade they are (benoign, borderline or malignant) and most tumors are mistaken for Fibroadenomas. Have you got a specialist that you can be referred to?? Better to be cautious in my opinion and there isn't alot of information out there about follow up and treatment options as not much research has been done. Cheers Katie. x