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Results of FNA and meeting with consultant

Today, a week after my FNA, I met with the consultant, who is still on the lines "I think" she said, that I have a fibroadenoma, although my age (43) is against me in this respect and as the results from the FNA were inadequate, she would likely remove...

Posted by Sommer43 on Thu Feb 09, 2012 7:38 pm with 6 comments

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Thanks Lulu, YOu have put my mind at rest. So, even at my age, if it comes back as a fibroadenoma, they would leave it alone? I was told because of my age they would remove it! I first noticed the pain under my arm in September, when my friend a...

Sommer43, Sat Feb 11, 2012 11:47 am
Age limit for Women Breast growth

Does the breast grow after the age of 23?

Posted by crashu on Fri Feb 10, 2012 9:37 am with 1 comments

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The breasts grow if you put on weight, get pregnant, use hormonal contraception or change your contraception and some other medication and situations.

Lulu34, Sat Feb 11, 2012 3:36 am
Benign fibroadenoma

Hi, first post so bear with me! 3 years ago I had a normal mammogram and US and a lump was found to be just thickening. Just recently I have noticed a lump on the other breast that felt completely different to the other lump. Mammogram and US again sho...

Posted by katmitch on Thu Sep 29, 2011 4:51 pm with 10 comments

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I'm worried now ive i have finished chemo and rads cancer was in my left breast follow up mammo showed benign fibroadenoma in right breast and was told very small and nothing to worry about and i would be scanned again in 1 year should i have quesione...

dixons, Fri Feb 10, 2012 1:11 am
Breast Nipple Sore

Hi I have small breast 29. I am unmarried and 23yr old. I do breast massage at home for 15-20mins based on breast enlargement tips. But,after doing more massage my nipple looks bit sore kind. It remains sore for 30-60 mins. Is it good or bad? There is ...

Posted by crashu on Thu Feb 09, 2012 6:51 am with 0 comments

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Hi I have small breast 29. I am unmarried and 23yr old. I do breast massage at home for 15-20mins based on breast enlargement tips. But,after doing more massage my nipple looks bit sore kind. It remains sore for 30-60 mins. Is it good or bad? There is ...

crashu, Thu Feb 09, 2012 6:51 am
polyp?

hello ladies, First i just want to say a big hello. I joined the forum a couple of weeks ago and have been reading some info on the site, and some posts. how brave you all are :) I went to the GP reguarding a tiny hard lump under my nipple, with some ...

Posted by babyblues on Wed Feb 08, 2012 12:52 am with 1 comments

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Hi babyblues and welcome to the BCC forums In addition to the peer support you will soon have here from your fellow users please feel free to call our helpline on 0808 800 6000, the lines are open 9-5 weekdays and 9-2 Sat and our team are here to offe...

Lucy BCC, Wed Feb 08, 2012 5:02 pm
Results of FNA

I have not had my results of my FNA? Did anyone else have to wait for them? When I returned to the consultant's office it was after 4.30pm, thus too late for the lab to send them back! Called the number the breast care nurse gave me and that's a...

Posted by Sommer43 on Fri Feb 03, 2012 2:07 pm with 2 comments

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Hi there, Thank you for your response, I have been recalled to see the consultant. According to the clinic, inadequate cells were withdrawn!

Sommer43, Tue Feb 07, 2012 8:55 pm
all clear

hi, been to hospital today had mammogram and ultrasound and lump i found appears to have been a cyst, major relief can finally stop crying and move on. You ladies on here will never know how much reading your posts and comments have helped me over th...

Posted by cryalot on Thu Feb 02, 2012 10:54 pm with 6 comments

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What lovely news for your to celebrate - go and enjoy and have fab weekend hun. X

Knoxybabes, Fri Feb 03, 2012 5:06 pm
fibroadenoma

Hi, I'm new to the discussion part here but I wanted to try and find others in my situation to get your opinion. I'm feeling so confused about waht my surgeon has said (and not said) Please bear with me for the story. I know it's a long one! After I...

Posted by tubster on Fri Jan 20, 2012 11:21 pm with 2 comments

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Hi tubster, I can understand your concerns (and hey, I feel for you with the treatment you have received from your consultant) I am 43 nearly 44, and yesterday I was diagnosed (minus FNA results as they were not back in time with a fibroadenoma. The...

Sommer43, Fri Feb 03, 2012 1:42 pm
After a macrodochectomy (removal of milk ducts)

I had surgery 6 days ago to remove one or several (or all) of the milk duct(s) from my left breast. Surgery went fine and I was fine till today when I removed the clear waterproof plaster. Though I was very gentle, the plaster removed some of the skin ...

Posted by CHT25 on Mon Jan 30, 2012 1:22 am with 0 comments

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I had surgery 6 days ago to remove one or several (or all) of the milk duct(s) from my left breast. Surgery went fine and I was fine till today when I removed the clear waterproof plaster. Though I was very gentle, the plaster removed some of the skin ...

CHT25, Mon Jan 30, 2012 1:22 am
Discharge concerns

Hi everyone, I have been to see my GP today as I have recently (over the last month) noticed discharge from my breasts, and this morning these were more blood stained. After googling these symptoms, I called my doctor and was able to get an emergency...

Posted by mdt73 on Wed Dec 21, 2011 7:44 pm with 2 comments

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I am going through the same thing right now. I had my surgery on Monday 23rd Jan. The surgery itself is nothing to worry about, I went in and got out the same day. It's a short operation, and the pain afterwards isn't very bad at all. I only took pain ...

CHT25, Sat Jan 28, 2012 12:05 am
What does a fibroadenoma feel like

Hi , I went to see the consultant today and I'm waiting for a biopsy and scan , he said he thinks it's a fibroadenoma but I thought they were smooth ? Mine it lumpy and changes in size x please someone help x I'm 19 x

Posted by Peroxide92 on Wed Jan 25, 2012 2:18 am with 1 comments

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Hi Peroxide and welcome to the BCC forums I am sorry to read that you have this worry, please feel free to call our helpliners for further support and information, the lines are open 9-5 during the week and 9-2 Saturdays on 0808 800 6000, I am posting...

Lucy BCC, Wed Jan 25, 2012 9:24 am
Intraductal Papilloma of the Breast - Nipple Exploration / Duct Excision

Greetings and salutations. I'm 32 years old and experiencing my first breast cancer scare, though it is very likely I'm dealing with a completely benign breast disease. I've been experiencing bloody nipple discharge, which seemed to disappear on it...

Posted by GirlDetective on Fri Dec 05, 2008 7:55 pm with 39 comments

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im glad ive found this site, im about to have a total duct extraction, im gradually thinking about it more as in the last week i have found a lump, surgery is 10? days away but i have to go to the clinic tomorrow for this lump investigating.

mttac, Mon Jan 23, 2012 2:41 pm
cysts and itchy nipple?

Hi, I haven't even got as far as having my tests yet, only got my referral yesterday, but I was wondering if anyone had a cyst that caused their nipple to itch? Or feel like it's leaking? Thanks, Cat xx

Posted by cattycat on Thu Feb 11, 2010 11:39 am with 3 comments

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Hi guys i am new to this site but i too have same sensations, itchy nipple in right breast, very sore breasts and i do get shooting pains. I have been to breast clinic twice now, 1st time was told it was a cyst not to worry it will go on its own then w...

wico, Wed Jan 18, 2012 2:03 pm
Fibroadenoma - 19 year old

Dear everyone, My 19 year old daughter has discovered a lump which has been diagnosed as a fibroadenoma, it is 18 mm in size. She had a wide bore biopsy (not sure what that is ?) today and will get the results soon. She wants the lump removed, as she ...

Posted by lilly7 on Tue Jan 10, 2012 10:07 pm with 11 comments

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Well - we had the results today. It is a fibroadenoma, and its totally benign, and even better, because of where it is situated they want to remove it. So we are very happy, again, as my daughter was very concerned about leaving it in situ. She is reli...

lilly7, Tue Jan 17, 2012 12:15 am
is it normal to feel down?

Hi, I had surgery on the 8th december to remove a possible phyllodes tumour. The whole experience happened in a whirlwind and from seeing the breast nurse I was in surgery within a couple of weeks. Initially after surgery I was very emotional and fou...

Posted by janey2k on Wed Jan 11, 2012 9:20 am with 6 comments

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thank you, I think I will ring the helpline later you have all been really helpful and this is a fantastic site!

janey2k, Wed Jan 11, 2012 11:47 am
breast cysts

I had a mammogram and ultra sound as l have a lump, like a pea shape, they tell me it is a cyst, how do they really know this , l wasok with this info, but over the last few months l have started to worry again. am l being stupid.

Posted by Mummy chick on Fri Jan 06, 2012 6:35 pm with 1 comments

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No, you're not being stupid. I've had lots of them and asked the same question when being examined, and asked to look at the screen too because I was interested. They explained that cysts are very distinctive on ultrasound. They have a distinct outlin...

ChoccieMuffin, Fri Jan 06, 2012 9:46 pm
phyllodes or fibroid?

Hi, I have recently had surgery to remove a 5cm lump. Originally this was thought to be a fibroid, but after a core biopsy I was told that the lump was thought to be a benign phyllodes tumour and would need to be removed asap. I had my surgery on the...

Posted by janey2k on Wed Dec 21, 2011 7:57 pm with 0 comments

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Hi, I have recently had surgery to remove a 5cm lump. Originally this was thought to be a fibroid, but after a core biopsy I was told that the lump was thought to be a benign phyllodes tumour and would need to be removed asap. I had my surgery on the...

janey2k, Wed Dec 21, 2011 7:57 pm
Fibroadenoma's

hi i was wonderin if anybody could help me out with some questions as im going to see my consoltant about removals next week.i have had the lumps for over a year now and ive only just turned 19.The doctorr were useless and scared the life out of me mon...

Posted by mads on Mon Nov 28, 2011 10:19 pm with 5 comments

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THank you everybody for your help its defornatally cleared a few of my questions up for me :) Crabbit i hope all is ok with you now :)

mads, Tue Nov 29, 2011 6:15 pm
fibroadenoma surgery

hi. Yesterday I found out the lump in my breast is a fibroadenoma and that I require surgery to remove it. I'm 20 years old and the lump is 3cm. It's on my left breast near the nipple. The doctor told me that they could cut in the areola (sorry my spel...

Posted by ashers on Fri Sep 18, 2009 10:08 am with 14 comments

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Hi there mads Sorry that you are going through such a worrying time at the moment. I am sure you will receive some support and help here but whilst you are waiting, you might find a call to the Helpline of some help. They're great listeners and can ...

Louise BCC, Sat Nov 26, 2011 2:26 pm
benign hamartoma

Hi all, this is my first post so bear with me! 3 weeks ago i found what felt like a rather large lump in my left breast. I saw my gp who agreed it was definately a lump. At no point was i scared and the day after seeing my gp i got a letter with an app...

Posted by pinkheatherl69 on Fri May 01, 2009 6:13 pm with 20 comments

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Hi there lucart4 This is understandably a worrying time for you. Hopefully, others will be along shortly to share their experiences, in the meantime, if you feel it would help to talk to someone, do call our Helpline. They're open Monday to Friday...

Louise BCC, Tue Nov 15, 2011 10:27 pm
Nipple adenoma

Hi, This is my first time on this site! I was diagnosed with a nipple adenoma in Jan 09 and had a lumpectomy in early March.I am 35 years old. The lump was beside my nipple. Unfortunately my local consultant was not very helpful and did not really e...

Posted by bett on Wed Apr 08, 2009 1:14 am with 3 comments

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i think this is what i have too(!). at least, the GP told me mine was a fibroadenoma, and it's growing right on my nipple, and it looks just like the images that trusty old google gives me... i'm afraid i don't know anything about it though.

beautiful_scars, Thu Nov 10, 2011 6:19 pm
newly diagnosed

hi - i am 30 years old, and recently found a lump on my nipple. i went and had it checked by my GP, who said it was a non-cancerous tumour called a fibroadenoma. i haven't had any further investigation to confirm this (just the breast exam she did) - i...

Posted by beautiful_scars on Thu Nov 10, 2011 6:13 pm with 0 comments

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hi - i am 30 years old, and recently found a lump on my nipple. i went and had it checked by my GP, who said it was a non-cancerous tumour called a fibroadenoma. i haven't had any further investigation to confirm this (just the breast exam she did) - i...

beautiful_scars, Thu Nov 10, 2011 6:13 pm
Benign breast lump

Hello I am new to the forum and would like to know if anyone has experienced a similar problem, I recently found what i would describe as a hard oval shaped "mass" in my left breast, given my family history of breast cancer (mother, grandmother, grea...

Posted by Ambermoon on Wed Oct 05, 2011 12:17 am with 7 comments

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HI I had something very similar to your mum's situation happen to me. 9 months before I had my diagnosis, I had a very small breast lump. Had a needle boipsy and was told it was benign. Over the months that followed it grew to twice the size. I only w...

Sarah1967, Tue Oct 18, 2011 2:13 pm
Radial Scar

I was told at beginning August after my first ever mammogram that I would need a biopsy for a lesion in my right breast. It was a total shock but feel lucky that it was found now and not 3 years hence. The procedure was fine and after 2 agonising wee...

Posted by suej on Fri Sep 09, 2011 11:08 am with 5 comments

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Hi Suej I'm new here but I've also just recently been diagnosed with a radial scar and am due to have surgery next week. Just to let you know I'm thinking of you and anyone else with this. I think the waiting is the worst. And getting different opinion...

eadiedog, Tue Oct 11, 2011 2:14 pm
Benign Phyllodes Tumour

Hi, I'm new here and just wondered if anyone could help. A couple of months ago I found a lump, after a mammogram, ultra sound and biopsy and the longest week, waiting for the results, the consultant said that they had decided to remove it. At the tim...

Posted by dragongirl on Tue Oct 11, 2011 10:08 am with 1 comments

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