hello all, mammo and ultrasound found unknown 'something' that moves around or between my cyst and lymph in my breast. specialists have looked and are baffled, they want to do a needle biopsy, but is this safe as they don't know what this is and how will they hold it still to poke at it? any suggestions? I am in the san jose, california area and need a really experienced breast cancer surgeon. thanks and god bless all- rebecca
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Q: any experience with unknown moving 'something' in my breast. specialists are baffled
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8/ 5/09 6:00pm
Hi Rebecca - Don't worry about the needle biopsy; breast surgeons are very skilled at this type of surgery. Here's a list of Comprehensive Cancer Centers (there are quite a few in California), which are government-designated top-ranked cancer treatment facilities. Any of those would have more than one excellent breast surgeon to choose from. Good luck - PJH
8/14/09 10:40am
Jen, Understand that as far as family history goes, if your mother or sister had breast cancer, your risk is increased; otherwise, it's not. So you may not be at very high risk. A lump that's moveable and doubles in size in under a week doesn't sound like cancer. I'm wondering why your oncologist doesn't do a biopsy, to rule out cancer? Are they going the antibiotic route first, and then schedule a biopsy if that doesn't take care of it? I hope that's the plan. In the meantime - hang in there. And stay in touch here - we can help. PJH
8/14/09 8:08pm
Thanks PJ. You are really a gem. I had a needle biopsy and am waiting on the results. I was not very happy when he said results or not, I had to have an operation to remove it. I think he believes it is IBC. Kind of makes sense from what I've read so far. Your opinion? Thanks, Jen
8/14/09 8:58pm
Jen, it doesn't sound like IBC to me, but I'm not the expert. I guess there's no sense trying to figure out what it is when you'll know soon enough. It's tempting to worry and think of all the awful possibilities - but you know what? Worry accomplishes NOTHING other than making you feel awful. Hope you get the results soon - and in the meantime, try to do stuff you like. Read a book - go for long walks - be with friends? You're stronger than you know - we all are. And you'll get through this. I'm sending you good energy, OK? PJH
8/14/09 10:17pm
Hi PJ:
Your energy is amazing and works. Thank you so much. What ever the results, it's just so comforting to have someone to talk to honestly. BTW, I don't worry about me. I only worry about my loved ones. Either way, this works to my advantage. We are talking about this and the larger issues. But that's family stuff. I value your opinion and would like to keep in touch. IBC or not, you and so many others are making a difference in our lives. When the doctors can't heal, we have you and others who think and care and make everything OK for us. Again, thanks. Jen
8/15/09 8:32am
Again, good luck to you, Jen. And peace - PJH
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Hi PJ:
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"Please help me: My oncologist and other doctors appear confused. I have a large breast lump that appeared very very suddenly (2 cm), mobile, wasn't there during my mammogram 5 months ago and it has doubled in size in under a week! I'm 52, never had children and have a bad family history with this from both sides. Very high risk. I can't sleep- I know how this type of cancer usually goes and all the gritty details, but this is very odd! Any ideas out there?
PS. I am on antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs as prescribed by oncologist. I am also taking natural remedies from Indonesia and China. (I'm ex-Canadian expat converted to Indonesian). I don't like taking so much medication, but nothing is working! Jenny"
You seem very nice and caring, so I guess you are a wnner and I would like to keep in touch. It seems so lonely.
Regards, Jen