it's been almost 2 years sence my original diagosis of breast cancer.i have consistantly had my mamograms, and they have been CLEAR. Until a few days ago. I knew i had a lump i found it about a month ago. I knew the mamo was coming up and i was right. It was there. At first they told me and oil cyst, these apparently can be caused by radiation,surgery and such. i didnt like the words "I think". I need to know. I went to a wonderful dr in Milwaukee and the breast wellness clinic, and she agreed it looked like a oil cyst. She did another ultrasound and said it had some rough edges and debris inside it and thought it warranted a aspiration and if the fluid came out clear we would be safe. well it came out bloody. which might mean it she knicked a vessel on insertion or not.I have not really discussed this with my family. i dont want to worry them for nothing but i am worried. more than i thought i would be. I just have the same feeling i had before. I just dont want to do it again, as if anyone does. I am scared.
Laura, I'm sorry you are going through all this again. What is the next step? Is she sending the fluid off to a pathologist or planning a more extensive biopsy? I hope that this does turn out to be a harmless cyst. Whatever happens, remember that you gained all kinds of skills for dealing with the physical and emotional aspects of cancer the last time around. Those will help you as you wait for the results and if it does turn out to be cancer. I understand about not wanting to worry your family, but at this point sharing with them might be a good idea. They will want to support you during this worrisome time. Let us know what you find out. We will be thinking about you.