a lump in my breast

Discussion in 'Women's Forum' started by Ms.Oh!, Feb 19, 2008.

  1. Ms.Oh!

    Ms.Oh! Senior Member

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    i found a lump in my breast and i am very concerned. i am getting it scanned this week and i am nervous. i know it is unlikey for people to get cancer this young. but even if it isnt cancer i need to get whatever it is removed and i am scared. i feel helpless and it isnt a good feeling =[

    i was wondering howcommon this is and if any of you have had any experiences with cysts or anything like that? i am scared
     
  2. nynysuts

    nynysuts No Gods, No Masters

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    My aunt had a worrying lump, it turned out to be only a thickening. Your doing the best thing, don't panic!!!
     
  3. Ms.Oh!

    Ms.Oh! Senior Member

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    thank you :)

    yeah im just like trying not to obsess over it but i have nobody to talk to and its hard!! ahh so what happened to your aunt did she have to get it removed?
     
  4. nynysuts

    nynysuts No Gods, No Masters

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    No, she had a biopsy on it, but it was just OK, just left.
     
  5. Ms.Oh!

    Ms.Oh! Senior Member

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    i am hoping for that :)
     
  6. MattInVegas

    MattInVegas John Denver Mega-Fan

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    I hope all works out well for you. Remember one thing though. Your health care people cought it. You are young enough to fight it and come back.
     
  7. His Eden

    His Eden Queen of Mean

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    There are several things that can cause lumps in the breast tissue. If you drink too much caffeine you can develop lumps. If your breasts are larger sometime there are "tissue buildups" to help support the weight of them. Could be hormonal changes or a clogged milk duct. Sometimes women develop fatty lumps when taking the pill. Numerous things that are more likely than breast cancer at a young age.

    You did the right thing by getting it checked.

    For more info:
    http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/breast-lumps/BR00013
     
  8. ava

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    whatever it is, you must check it out

    i have had three fine needle biospy
    the doc sticks a needle in and gets any fliud
    then has it checked
    waiting a few days for results is maddening

    alot of woman have lumpy breasts
    from hormones, not having kids, having kids after
    35, genetics,cysts, fatty tissue,

    i had my last boob biospy not too long ago
    my doc said 9/10 lumps are explained by
    other stuff, not cancer
    and yes, some cases it will be cancer
    it can never be ruled out, which is why
    all lumps need to be checked out

    i really hope it all checks out
    and everything is all ok
     
  9. Ms.Oh!

    Ms.Oh! Senior Member

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    so he said it was a fibrous growth and it would need to be removed. i am getting like an MRI to see if its begnin and he said that either way im gonna have to get it removed which is going to leave me with like half a breast =[
     
  10. CasieNmynameisjake07

    CasieNmynameisjake07 Member

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    My mom once found a lump on her breasts but it wasnt anything serious like cancer but just to be safe her doctor told her to come at least 2 or 3 times a year for checkups. She got it removed a few years ago and it wasnt that bad. I hope everything ends up being okay for you.
     
  11. Green_Goddess

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    when I was 22 they found some lumps in my breasts I freaked out had them get checked, they were just cysts.. it might not be anything but it's good you are checking..
     
  12. ava

    ava Member

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    i am sorry you have to have the
    lump removed
    fingers crossed the lump is benign
    i hope your not feeling too
    freaked out, the waiting around cannot
    be much fun
    hang in there
     
  13. Ms.Oh!

    Ms.Oh! Senior Member

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    thanks everyone for the words of support <3

    i am really freaking out.. i cant stand waiting for all these test results. i feel very helpless
     
  14. ava

    ava Member

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    is it too early for news?
     

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