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What is really wrong?
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Posted 2/12/2019 8:19 PM (GMT -7)
Hello to all. Hoping for similar stories to help ease my mind.
1st mammogram 1/24/19. Didn’t hear anything for 2 weeks, thought I was clear
Got called back for follow up diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound. To say I was scared is an understatement. Since last week I have barely slept or eaten. Went today and saw a white spot in question. Ultrasound was a bit more challenging as the tech couldn’t find it. Radiologist came in and guided her. Still unsure I had to sit up in order for the image to be picked up.
Radiologist seems sure it’s a Fibroadenoma and stated he’s 95% sure it’s benign. Of course only a biopsy will tell.
Due to my health anxiety which was clear to them he gave me the option to wait 6 months and return or for a piece of mind get the biopsy since he felt due to nervousness I probably wouldn’t make it to that point.
Of course I’m going 2/26 for the biopsy but I must admit I’m fearing the worst. Radiologist was very sensitive to my feelings and kept stating I would be fine.
In reading I see that this is more common in your 20-30’s but I am 41 so I believe this is why I fear it’s something more. As per the radiologist, the spot is smooth and gives no indication of anything dangerous.
Anyone who can relate or has been given the same diagnosis please chime in so I can hear your story. This means the world to me and I see there is loads of support on this forum
— no history of Breast cancer in family both sides
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straydog
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Posted 2/13/2019 9:29 AM (GMT -7)
Hello & welcome to Healing Well. I totally understand your fear, this is a call that none of us ever want. In my early 40's I got the terrifying call too. I went back for further testing. I had what was called calcifications. I was closely monitored for 2 years & then just did the yearly mammogram.

I think your anxiety combined with the normal fear is working on you. Once you have your biopsy & get the all clear you will have peace of mind. Please let us know how the biopsy goes. Take care.
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Gretchen1
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Posted 2/13/2019 6:58 PM (GMT -7)
Hi there. I’m just here to lend support. I understand your anxiety. Finding a lump is a very scary situation. I can tell you from experience that ultrasound makes a fairly clear image. If the radiologist said 95% that it’s benign then you are probably fine. I know that sounds lame. But try not to panic until there is something to panic about.

I got the opposite line. I was told 98% chance that what they saw was malignant. I didn’t panic, but I was sad, worried, scared etc. I can tell you that the worst part was the not knowing. So be kind to yourself and take good care.
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Posted 2/13/2019 8:03 PM (GMT -7)
Thank you for responding. I keep trying to convince myself that the 95% sounds encouraging but my problem is that I get on google and read all sorts of articles that end up making me worst.
Health anxiety sucks and this is not how I want to be
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straydog
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Posted 2/15/2019 7:49 AM (GMT -7)
Try to remind yourself to stay off of Dr Google, he is rarely right. Keep in mind the internet is full of a lot of inaccurate information. It can be a great source if a person has been diagnosed with something to learn, but I limit my searches to reputable medical websites.

Take care.
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Posted 2/15/2019 8:09 AM (GMT -7)
Thank you. I received my ultrasound results yesterday.

Not exactly sure what I’m reading but the part that stood out was the BIRADS 4 Score. Doctor also noted that it’s 0.8 x 0.4 x 0.6 cm circumscribed hypoechoic nodule deep in breast
His recommendation is ultrasound guided core needle biopsy as the patient is very anxious and cannot wait for short term follow up

I’m afraid of that score now. Sorry for rambling but my nerves are on a million. I somehow feel every pain possible when I never felt pain before outside my cycle.

Are biopsies only given if the score is a 4 or is it possible he thinks something is wrong although he was very confident when stating he is 95% confident it’s benign. I just can’t function these past 2 weeks.

I apologize for the long post but the responses mean so much to me.
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Gretchen1
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Posted 2/15/2019 4:35 PM (GMT -7)
You need the needle biopsy so you can know. Again, the not knowing is the worst part. Once I knew, I could move forward; begin the process of treatment.

I’m so sorry you are having anxiety about this. Take good care of you.

Has the biopsy been scheduled?
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funnybunnyvj
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Posted 8/6/2019 7:33 AM (GMT -7)
So what was the result?
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