A growing lump

 

I know its proably nothing, or at least not that big of a deal. Im 23 almost 24 and at the age of 22 my doctor pound a pea size lump in my right breast. She said that we would keep an eye on it. Later on  that pea grew to the size of a smaller marble, so once again I went to the doctor and they mamogramed it. This time I was sent to see a breast surgen who then told me he believed it to share alot of signs of a fibroadenoma, and wanted to remove it since it was growing. I had just given birth to my son 2 and 1/2 months prior, but when he told me fibroadenomas were benigh I chose to wait till I was done breastfeeding to remove it. Plus im terified of having any type of surgery. But now that marble has turned into the size of a quarter. My husband wants it out, what should I do. Do you think it would really hurt to continue to wait till im done breastfeeding. And is it possible that what they think is a fibroadenoma could be something more serious?

 

Thanks,

Hammer Tyime   

Hi Hammer,

I also think you should have it removed now. You will still be able to breast feed - there is a lot of information about preparing for surgery while breastfeeding, and your local La Leche League will have a leader who can surely give you support, advice, and maybe contact with another mother who went through something similar.

Have they considered doing a core biopsy to see if there is reason to remove it right away? The growing size is a concern, but if you were thinking of breastfeeding until 6 months, that's not too much longer. A year of breastfeeding, well then remove the lump now.

Just my thoughts. I'm not a doctor nor do I play one on TV. (I love that line.)

Take care and let us know how things play out for you!!

Lauré

Thanks for everyones thoughts and concerns. I set up an appointment to once again see the breast surgon. I am just so horrified of any type of surgery. And yes its proablly not anything to be of real concern about, but I cant help but worrying. Exspecially since the lump is imoblile unlike a fibroadenoma. I know the chances are slim to none but after doing some research of my own it sounds more like a Phyllodes tumor. I guess theres really only one way to find out.

Thanks again.