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If i had an MRI already, and the doctor says I have cancer, then why do I still need an ultrasound?
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Breast lumps on both breasts, sized 3cm, 2.8 0.8 & 0.5 on the ultrasound. I also have a family history of breast cancer - my dad's Aunt. It increases my risk that it's breast cancer. What should I do?
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
You should go to your doctor immediately. Early detection makes a big difference.
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
I'm a nurse myself too. But I am afraid of having it removed. Am not afraid of the surgery, I am afraid of the biopsy results. I'm only 24 years old...
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I'm 23 years old who recently had a mammogram and ultrasound. The reports have shown everything to be normal, yet the lump in my right breast (near my armpit) has grown since the exam. What should I do?
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
9 out of 10 lumps are benign or non-cancerous. So, it's probably nothing. That said, I don't think it's unreasonable to go back for second opinions until you receive a satisfactory answer. I don't think you can ever ask too many questions when it comes to your health, so don't be afraid to...
2 comments 39 out of 10 lumps are benign or non-cancerous. So, it's probably nothing. That said, I don't think it's unreasonable to go back for second opinions until you receive a satisfactory answer. I don't think you can ever ask too many questions when it comes to your health, so don't be afraid to keep asking until you hear a definitive answer. I hope this helps.
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
Ally, i developed the same thing a couple of years ago.
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I found a lump in my right breast and am going for a biopsy on Monday. (after an ultrasound where they found a suspicious mass) Should I be worried?
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anonymous
Stage 4 Patient
Hi Jennifer, i know finding a lump is scary. I've been there. You're doing the right thing by having a biopsy. It's difficult waiting for the results but, just know that 80% of biopsies are benign. So keep your chin up and I'll say a prayer that you're in that 80%! Take care. :)
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anonymous
Survivor since 2006
Hi Jennifer I would not be honest if I were to tell you not to worry. It's only human to worry especially when you are waiting for results of any kind. However, I will tell you try not to dwell on the outcome pray and ask God to give you strength and peace until they are received. I will also ...
Comment 2Hi Jennifer I would not be honest if I were to tell you not to worry. It's only human to worry especially when you are waiting for results of any kind. However, I will tell you try not to dwell on the outcome pray and ask God to give you strength and peace until they are received. I will also be praying for you. Stay encouraged maintain your Faith and Hope. Remember all If not most of us on this site are here to support you.
Love and Blessings
Your Sister of Hope!!!
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If you feel lumps but your doctor can not, what are the chances an ultrasound will pick up on them? I am a very small lady, and when she pressed on my breast in the spots where I feel a lump I flinched.
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
I agree with Donna. Never let A doc tell you it's nothing. Fight for the MRI.
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anonymous
Stage 4 Patient
Yes, an ultrasound might pick up on them. Have you had a mammogram? Sometimes an ultrasound will pick up what a mammogram misses. But at the same time mammograms and ultrasounds unfortunately do miss seeing lumps especially if you have dense breast tissue. If you feel lumps, get your dr to...
13 comments 2Yes, an ultrasound might pick up on them. Have you had a mammogram? Sometimes an ultrasound will pick up what a mammogram misses. But at the same time mammograms and ultrasounds unfortunately do miss seeing lumps especially if you have dense breast tissue. If you feel lumps, get your dr to schedule an ultrasound. If it doesn't show anything....an MRI will pick up anything missed. Good luck to you!
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I am 30 years old with a large mass in my right breast it's tender
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
It could be nothing but I would have it checked out immediately. When you have pain, u
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anonymous
Stage 4 Patient
Yes, please get it checked out. Better safe than sorry.
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Why after receiving 5 mamograms on one breast I need to get an ultrasound next? What could this mean?
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anonymous
Stage 4 Patient
Yes, it sounds as if your doctor is being very thorough. That's a good thing! So many things that are non cancerous can be seen such as micro calcifications, etc. Any changes in the breast need to be checked out. I firmly believe in doing self exams as well.
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anonymous
Survivor since 2011
To start, having 5 mammograms before 1 ultrasound is crazy. But the reason for the ultrasound is to get a more thorough look. It doesn't necessarily mean its something bad. Stay positive!!! God Bless you.
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can breast cancer be detected with an ultrasound?
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anonymous
Industry Provider
Ultrasound can usually give doctors a better look at a mass than mammograms, but it is reserved for suspicious findings on physical exam or mammogram. Certain features on the ultrasound can increase or decrease the suspicion that a mass is cancerous. If an ultrasound comes out with suspicious...
1 comment 2Ultrasound can usually give doctors a better look at a mass than mammograms, but it is reserved for suspicious findings on physical exam or mammogram. Certain features on the ultrasound can increase or decrease the suspicion that a mass is cancerous. If an ultrasound comes out with suspicious findings, only a biopsy (or sample of the tissue) can truly confirm the presence of cancer.
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anonymous
Stage 1 Patient
In my case a cyst was clear, but my tumor was solid on the ultrasound. When the doctor said the mass was solid I just knew. Anyway that is one of the ways they can decide if a biopsy is needed or not.
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My doctor said that my mammogram and ultrasound show nothing, but the lumps are still there and sore. What should I do? I know an MRI would be good, but what if my doctor refuses to order one?
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anonymous
Stage 2A Patient
I completely agree with Sharon and Diana. It's important that you exhaust all avenues. Your doctors should be fighting for you to get answers to what is going on in your body.
Get a new doctor if yours isn't listening.
We found positive lymph nodes in my MRI. It's important to listen to your...Comment 1I completely agree with Sharon and Diana. It's important that you exhaust all avenues. Your doctors should be fighting for you to get answers to what is going on in your body.
Get a new doctor if yours isn't listening.
We found positive lymph nodes in my MRI. It's important to listen to your body. If something is hurting there is a reason.
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anonymous
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When mom had her yearly mammogram the only thing that show was the lump in her armpit. When they biopsied that it had "breast cancer cells". Finally after MRI they located the tumor in her breast and after her mastectomy she found out the tumor was 4.9 in size!!!!! That big and was not picked up...
Comment 1When mom had her yearly mammogram the only thing that show was the lump in her armpit. When they biopsied that it had "breast cancer cells". Finally after MRI they located the tumor in her breast and after her mastectomy she found out the tumor was 4.9 in size!!!!! That big and was not picked up on a mammo! So she is stage III. So yes you need an MRI!
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I had regular mammograms and 7 months after my mammogram I found a lump. At that last mammogram appointment, I also had an ultrasound. When it was diagnosed, it was over 2CM and staged 2B IDC with a positive lymph node.
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anonymous
Stage 1 Patient
I was just diagnosed a couple of weeks ago after finding the lump myself during a self exam. I had just had my yearly mammogram 2 months earlier and they told me "Everything looks good see you in a year!" The oncologist said this lump could have been growning for several years and the mammograms...
2 comments 0I was just diagnosed a couple of weeks ago after finding the lump myself during a self exam. I had just had my yearly mammogram 2 months earlier and they told me "Everything looks good see you in a year!" The oncologist said this lump could have been growning for several years and the mammograms didn't pick it up, but the ultrasound did and the MRI with contrast did also. I'm not sure a mammogram is enough anymore from what I hear on many of the tumors.
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