I found a breast tumor...

[mommysbabys11]

I had a normal breast exam at a normal pregnancy check up. About 4 weeks later while adjusting my boobs in my bra I found a rather large lump. I called my gyno and they checked it out at my next normal appointment a few days later. The Dr thought it was a clogged duct or something but to be safe sent me for an ultrasound the next morning. After over a half hour in the ultrasound the tech went to get the Dr. He came in and said "so this is a tumor, and im going to set you up with a surgeon to discuss whether you are going to do a biopsy or have surgery."
Obviously, im scared out of my mind.
I took it upon myself to find a breast surgery specialist. I had the hospital send the ultrasound report and am bringing the CD of the ultrasound with me. I only sent it at the offices closing time on Monday. The receptionist called me back around 11am Tuesday morning with an appointment for Friday. I am relieved to be seeing a specialist and that I won't have to wait as long as I would have to see the general surgeon... But im nervous that they took me so soon. When I first called I was told that once they receive the reports they give appointments in order of urgency. And the Dr is out of the office on Wednesdays as those are her surgery days. So they basically gave me an appointment for 2 days later...

The tumor is odd shaped and doesn't hurt. It did grow very quickly though as 4 weeks prior it didn't exist. The ultrasound Dr told me that the growth hormones during pregnancy feed the tumor and that is probably why it grew so quickly.

Im terrified. Im being strong for my friends and family, telling them that "well... Worst to worst they will take my boobs and ill get killer new ones..." and trying to laugh it off. My son actually has a brain tumor (benign) that he went through surgery to cut over half of it out when he was out. So I feel like a baby complaining or fretting about one in my boob...

Has anyone else been through this??? Im 15 weeks and 2 days today.

 

[bdb84]

I have not been through this, but I did not want to read and run. I'll send up a prayer for you that this tumor turns out to be benign.

 

[xarlenex]

Sorry I don't have personal experience with anything like this but wanted to send some hugs hopefully they discover it's benign and easily removed xx

 

[mommysbabys11]

Thank you ladies. Just to have a place to vent is nice. Im the "strong one." I cry over eeeeeverything as im a cancer but I always get through everything and always get everyone else through it at the same time. So not that anyone in my extremely large support group of family and friends that I have would ever make me feel any type of way about breaking down, but I don't want any of them to be any more scared about the situation. And if they see me scared, they def will...

The best case scenario is the ultrasound Dr and my gyno read the results wrong and its nothing to be worried about... The worst case scenario from what I can tell from my researching is that I would need a double mastecomy and radiation. Friday just seems sooooo far away... Im trying to prepare myself for the worst and hope for the best. Answers can't come soon enough...

 

[Sushai]

Have not gone through this but just wanted to send out some your way. I’m glad you are seeing a breast surgeon rather quickly. Hopefully it is benign and can be easily taken care of. Have you in my thoughts xx

 

[MrsMA]

The waiting must be awful, I hope you get good news at your appointment.

 

[Eleanor ace]

I went through a somewhat similar situation in my last pregnancy but the tumour is on my thyroid. I was a wreck, waiting for the biopsy results was such a stressful time, I really feared the worst (I'm normally a very optimistic person). It turned out to be benign, I did have some complications with my pregnancy due to it but finding out it wasn't cancer was an almighty relief. If you need someone to chat to feel free to PM me

 

[mommysbabys11]

I went through a somewhat similar situation in my last pregnancy but the tumour is on my thyroid. I was a wreck, waiting for the biopsy results was such a stressful time, I really feared the worst (I'm normally a very optimistic person). It turned out to be benign, I did have some complications with my pregnancy due to it but finding out it wasn't cancer was an almighty relief. If you need someone to chat to feel free to PM me

Thank you so much. Im terrified. These are my boobs. I am a woman. I know its vain.... But im a girl and im pretty and I loveeeeeee my boobs. Im scared for myself, but im terrified for baby.
With my appointment being tomorrow my family and friends that do know have been up my butt all day long Lol. I have had like 6 offers for people to come with me and I have 2 girlfriends that probably are. Im super lucky and grateful to have such a strong support system.
Idk what to expect tomorrow. All I know is i have done as much research as I possibly could in the time allotted, and am as prepared as possible to make decisions in the office tomorrow. So... The only thing left to do is wait... But I really think that is the hardest part.
Im usually very positive as well. I truly believe in the law of attraction and the power of positivity. And not much scares me honestly. I've been putting up a good front for everyone, but I can't deny that im terrified.

 

[amytrisha]

I hope all goes well and it’s nothing to worry about!
Good luck

 

[glong88]

Thinking of you x

 

[Sushai]

Keeping you in my thoughts, hope tomorrow goes well

 

[mommysbabys11]

So the specialist thinks its benign but won't know until after biopsy. Which isnt for 11 days and takes 3 to come back so another 2 weeks of not knowing wjats going on

 

[Sushai]

I hope the doctors thoughts match the biopsy results. Two weeks is a really long wait, hopefully time goes by fast for you

 

[amytrisha]

I’m glad the doctor seemed positive about it, try to keep yourself occupied lovely

 

[Scout]

I hope everything comes back okay. I had to have a lump removed, right next to the areola. They ended up taking out 2 tumors (one was hiding and didn't show on ultrasound), but thankfully both were benign. I had preliminary results right after waking up, but had to wait for full results. Good luck. Waiting is the worst! and I'm glad you have a good support system. Oh, and I was not pregnant when the doctor found my lump, so not exactly the same situation since I didn't have those pregnancy hormones affecting me at the same time as dealing with this. It was emotional enough on it's own and can't image dealing with it while pregnant. I hope these 2 weeks go by fast and you get some good news.

 

[Bevziibubble]

I hope everything goes well

 

[Eleanor ace]

. With my first biopsy with this nodule the results took 3.5 weeks to come back. Every single minute seemed to drag. With the second biopsy the doctor looked at the sample under the microscope then and there which I wasn't expecting but was awesome after the previous long wait. Have they assigned you a Macmillan nurse you can talk to & who can go with you to your appointments if you need?

 

[mommysbabys11]

What is a Macmillion nurse?

I ended up getting a second opinion. My first was from a breast surgery specialist, the second from a general surgeon. But I like the general surgeon a lot more. Idk why her bedside manner just made me way more comfortable. So im going with her. She is performing the biopsy on friday. Said the results will be in the latest next Friday but if they are in before that she will call and let me know... Still very nervous. I've been trying to keep myself occupied but its difficult when im not working. I also was having some intense cramping and lower back pain and the Dr found blood in my urine. They think its a UTI but told me to stay pretty much on bed rest until the results come back. Heating pad and showers to make my back feel better... Lay down with feet up. Sooooooo im bored out of my skull!!!

Any ladies who have had a biopsy, how is it? This tumor is directly above my nipple and very close to the surface. I really feel like its growing bigger as I used to. Have to press in deep to feel it and now all I have to do is run my hand over my boob.

Thank you all for your well wishes! Keep those fingers crossed... A week and a half to go...

 

[Sushai]

Glad you’ve picked a doctor you feel most comfortable with.
Sorry about the UTI, hopefully that’ll go away soon.
I’ve had a biopsy done, not on my breasts but on my thyroid as I had some nodules on it, the only part that hurt slightly was the anaesthetic which is like a pinch, you don’t feel a thing otherwise. Hopefully it is the same way with a breast.

 

[bcos21]

Thinking of you❤❤