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harote
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12 years ago

harote

Hi Everyone,

I have recently been told that I have a new lump in my left breast and now a new one in the right.

At 38 I had surgery to remove a lump that was thought to be a DCIS but came back inconclusive which had my surgeon worried as she was certain I had a DCIS prior to surgery but after an MRI it showed that lump was no longer there so decided to continue with yearly checks.

Two years later I was back to have a MRI guided biopsy which showed PASH once again back to yearly checkups.

Now I have a new lump in my right and another in the left side and have been ask to have a core biopsy via ultrasound which can only be done with the guidence of a clip which is in the left breast due to my lumps being deep, non papable and dense breasts.

Although my mother passed some years ago from BC I have decided not to have a biopsy. Not sure what steps to take next. It is only five years on and more lumps found.

6 Replies

  • harote's avatar
    harote
    Member
    12 years ago

    Hi Janey,

    Thank you! It is nice to talk to other people who have had similar experiences or just to get some advice on what to do next.

    Cheers Harote

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    harote
    Member
    12 years ago

    Hello

    Thankyou for your kind words. Your story is similar to mine. I hope all is well with you. When the last lump was found I made the decision then that if there were further lumps found in the near future I would seriously think about having a mastectomy. Now that there has been a new lump detected not only in the left but in the right breast it has made the decision a whole lot easier. I know it makes sense to just have a biopsy but when does it stop. I have a very supportive husband and it has not been a easy decision but I know it will be the right one. A couple of years ago I also encounted a hysterectomy due to endo and an extremely large uterus. It was hard to loose a piece of my womanhood but there was no choice but it was for the better and no regrets. I'm sure I will have a clearer path after I see the breast surgeon. Cheers Harote

  • Julia44's avatar
    Julia44
    Member
    12 years ago

    Hi Harote,

    It is awful being in this situation but for me I had to have every test offered so that I could try and know for sure what I was dealing with and give myself the best chance to beat this awful thing!

    Good Luck,

    Julia

  • Deanne's avatar
    Deanne
    Member
    12 years ago
    I found my own lump and in the space of less than a year it was 3cm and had spread to 5 lymph nodes. I also had a 3cm area of DCIS in the same breast so a mastectomy was my only choice. I had an ultrasound assisted biopsy to check that both areas were cancerous and found it only hurt in the area that was very close to my chest wall. As the other ladies have said you have already been through a fair bit and we all make our own decisions. Unfortunately cancer can grow quickly and the earlier you find it the more choices you have. Wishing you all the best with your decision making. Deanne xx
  • Mich_x's avatar
    Mich_x
    Member
    12 years ago

    Hey Harote

    I also welcome you to the wonderful site. I also agree that we all get to make our own choices regarding tests to confirm whether we do or don't have BC.  You have had a terrible time of it haven't you which must have made you very anxious.  I am also very sorry to hear about the loss of your mum to BC.

    I have had two core biopsies under ultrasound.  The first one was the only way they could actually pick up that it was a cancer tumour  I had which I had surgery and removal of the lump.  The second time was just recently to check that I did not have a recurrence.

    I found that there was minimal pain and I didn't feel they were that invasive especially when they were going to help confirm it was cancer or not.

    I agree with the other ladies please speak in detail with your surgeon or your decision and that I am wishing you all the very very best on whatever decision to decide.

    Thinking of you and wishing you well in your decision making, Mich xo

  • Janey235's avatar
    Janey235
    Member
    12 years ago
    I had no symptoms and my lumps were found through a mammogram so I'm not able to give you any advice. But I just wanted to welcome you to this wonderful site and wish you all the best with your journey. I hope you find a path to take which gives you peace of mind. Sending hugs Love Janey xxx