I recently found a lump in my breast.?!
Question: I had an US and mammogram, which showed nothing. How can I be sure it truely is nothing? There were also what they called "calcifications" in the other breast and some "shadowing". Is this anything to be concerned with?
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If you are truly concerned, consider getting a second opinion from a doctor of your own choosing, NOT one that's been recommended by the doc that gave you the first reading. That way you know there are no conflicting interests.
Sometimes a lump is just a lump. Breasts get lumpy during certain times of the month, and goes along with normal cycles. Calcifications and shadowing are pretty routine findings as well. If there was something to be concerned about, the first doc would have ordered a biopsy on the lump. A biopsy is where a needle is inserted into the lump and a sample is taken to be studied, to determine whether it is cancerous.
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This same time last year I was experiencing the same thing. No one was ever really sure what the lump was but it wasn't cancerous. I even had a biopsy after the ultrasound and mammogram showed nothing. Perhaps your doctor will schedule one for you. And if nothing still shows up they will schedule you for another ultrasound in six months.
I've had my six month check up, and I'm happy to say IT'S STILL NOTHING!
I wish you the best.
Be blessed!
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My best friend has calcifictions. Has had them for years. She is fine. I have had 3 lumps. All were nothing. 99% of breast "abnormalities" (actually not that abnormal) are NOT CANCER. If you have been screened, and still feel concerned, get a second opinion. #1 thing, don't worry. Worry causes more cancer than breast lumps do. Try excercising to help reduce worry (it really works!)
I have a lump right now. Needle biopsy says it is not cancer, my doctors all say it is not cancer and I am not worrying about it. I have some of the best doctors in the country. Lumps happen.
Exercise to reduce worry! It really helps.
You have not mentioned your age. Better consult your doctor. It requires further investigations.
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