Okay - I spoke with my surgeon yesterday. He explained that fibrocystic changes were very common, occuring in most women at some point in time. The lumps can come and go. They can have a dull pain to...
Hi again: I have a list of questions for my surgeon so will definitely let you know what I find out. In the meantime, I found this: http://www.fwradiology.com/fibrobrst.htm You may have already come...
Also, the Surgeon did a Fine Needle Aspiration. How accurate is this type of biopsy? The nurse asked if the doctor had discussed having an open biopsy done. Is this removal of the lump? Thanks again...
Hi there: I'm confused too. I just got my lab results back from a biopsy I had done on a lump in my breast. It shows fibrocystic changes. The nurse tells me it is very common and benign. She is also...
I just got off the phone with the nurse from my Surgeon's office. She got the lab results back and it says fibrocystic changes. From what I have read, these changes usually come and go with your...
Hi Sarah I, too, am new to this world of lumps and worries and have been pushing for my doctors to do something further when they just wanted to wait and see. Both my ultrasound and mammogram didn't...
Well, I'm not crazy after all. Sorry for the delay in getting back to all of you but my father-in-law passed away just over a week ago and life has been a little disjointed. The results of my...
Hi ladies. I didn't realize there were posts to read as I have not been receiving my e-mail alert s. What a nice surprise. Thank you all for your thoughts and encouragement. Here's my update:...
Wow - new to the group and two posts in two days..... I have Kaiser insurance and am trying to figure out which oncologist I should make an appointment with to check out a lump. The Franklin center...
The lump feels kind of soft, sort of oblong, maybe about 1/4 to 1/2 inch long. Don't worry, I check it every day. I am waiting for my Dr to call me back with the ultrasound results (although the...
Chantry: Thanks so much for the response. It's my gut feeling that has got me as far as the ultrasound. Haven't heard back from my doctor but the radiologist said she couldn't see anything but that I...
Hi. I am new to this site but have turned to the one place where I know I can get answers - the Internet. I have had some pain (sharp) in my right breast for a couple of months now. Didn't think much...