Hard lump in right breast/ armpit area?

[Anonymous]

I had the same exact thing and it was breast tissue that had grown into my armpit. Not cancer, just haywire breast tissue. They removed it a few years ago. Hasn't returned.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If this turns out to be a cyst there really isn't a huge reason to be tested for the BRCA gene. Especially without any family history. It doesn't hurt but not really necessary. I've been tested for the BRCA gene but only because my twin had BC and many members of my mom's side had related cancers.

I think you missed it - she has a strong family history of ovarian cancer so BRCA testing is a good idea for her either way.

OP, I hope your appointment went well!

[Anonymous]

Any news OP?

[Anonymous]

OP here. OK. The appointment went well. The doctor felt the lump and made me lift my arms up, at my side, lie down and behind my head. He did give me an order to a Diagnostic Center to do a mammogram.I did ask him what he thought it could be, however, he would not offer an explanation. His only reply was that it could be many things and not to worry. I am trying to get the appointment today as instructed.so, I don't know anything more then I did before.he knows about my family history of ovarian cancer, and my personal history of melanoma. he didn't seem too concerned, which is reassuring to me.he just told me to get this done yesterday or today if I can.I only have an order for the one breast though, is this normal?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. OK. The appointment went well. The doctor felt the lump and made me lift my arms up, at my side, lie down and behind my head. He did give me an order to a Diagnostic Center to do a mammogram.I did ask him what he thought it could be, however, he would not offer an explanation. His only reply was that it could be many things and not to worry. I am trying to get the appointment today as instructed.so, I don't know anything more then I did before.he knows about my family history of ovarian cancer, and my personal history of melanoma. he didn't seem too concerned, which is reassuring to me.he just told me to get this done yesterday or today if I can.I only have an order for the one breast though, is this normal?

Go to a breast specialist asap. The fact that he wanted the mammogram done in a day is not normal. And, a mammogram won't actually tell you all that you need to know. Sibley's breast center is great. I highly recommend them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here. OK. The appointment went well. The doctor felt the lump and made me lift my arms up, at my side, lie down and behind my head. He did give me an order to a Diagnostic Center to do a mammogram.I did ask him what he thought it could be, however, he would not offer an explanation. His only reply was that it could be many things and not to worry. I am trying to get the appointment today as instructed.so, I don't know anything more then I did before.he knows about my family history of ovarian cancer, and my personal history of melanoma. he didn't seem too concerned, which is reassuring to me.he just told me to get this done yesterday or today if I can.I only have an order for the one breast though, is this normal?

Go to a breast specialist asap. The fact that he wanted the mammogram done in a day is not normal. And, a mammogram won't actually tell you all that you need to know. Sibley's breast center is great. I highly recommend them.

I go to Sibley's Breast Center as well (Sullivan Breast Center). Definitely get this done today. If he's asking you to do it today or tomorrow I would say he is eager for a diagnosis. When my sister went in for a lump at 37 they sent her straight over to to get a mammogram because the lump was very suspicious. She did have BC. I'm not trying to freak you out although I know this will. But when you call make sure they understand you need to be seen immediately. It is probably NOTHING. And what PP said is true. A mammogram on someone your age may not reveal anything because you're tissue is very dense at that age. I would demand to see one of the doctors there for an ultrasound. Best of luck and keep us posted.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here. OK. The appointment went well. The doctor felt the lump and made me lift my arms up, at my side, lie down and behind my head. He did give me an order to a Diagnostic Center to do a mammogram.I did ask him what he thought it could be, however, he would not offer an explanation. His only reply was that it could be many things and not to worry. I am trying to get the appointment today as instructed.so, I don't know anything more then I did before.he knows about my family history of ovarian cancer, and my personal history of melanoma. he didn't seem too concerned, which is reassuring to me.he just told me to get this done yesterday or today if I can.I only have an order for the one breast though, is this normal?

Go to a breast specialist asap. The fact that he wanted the mammogram done in a day is not normal. And, a mammogram won't actually tell you all that you need to know. Sibley's breast center is great. I highly recommend them.

I go to Sibley's Breast Center as well (Sullivan Breast Center). Definitely get this done today. If he's asking you to do it today or tomorrow I would say he is eager for a diagnosis. When my sister went in for a lump at 37 they sent her straight over to to get a mammogram because the lump was very suspicious. She did have BC. I'm not trying to freak you out although I know this will. But when you call make sure they understand you need to be seen immediately. It is probably NOTHING. And what PP said is true. A mammogram on someone your age may not reveal anything because you're tissue is very dense at that age. I would demand to see one of the doctors there for an ultrasound. Best of luck and keep us posted.

I do not live in the DC area. I came across this forun last year while I was doing IVF. we do not have breast specialist in this area.actually, I have never even heard of one.I'm waiting on a call back for an appointment with the Diagnostic Center. they are trying to get me on this afternoon. like I mentioned before I don't know anyone who has ever had issues with their breast.

[Anonymous]

I'm glad you are trying to get in today. We aren't trying to scare you, it might be nothing. But, with your family history, I would take this very seriously. The doctor obviously is. When I have had lumps, I was told to get a mammogram "sometime," not that day. Also, as a side note, why did you decide to leave your ovaries when the rest of your family removed theirs?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm glad you are trying to get in today. We aren't trying to scare you, it might be nothing. But, with your family history, I would take this very seriously. The doctor obviously is. When I have had lumps, I was told to get a mammogram "sometime," not that day. Also, as a side note, why did you decide to leave your ovaries when the rest of your family removed theirs?

PP, here that also goes to Sibley. Also not trying to scare you! Just want to make sure you tell them it's urgent to get you in. I didn't know anyone who had BC until my sister got it at 37 and then through that I met many women in their 20's and 30's who had that diagnosis. And as I said before, it's probably NOTHING. I have lumps/cysts all the time. They always show up as suspicious and then after ultrasounds and biopsies they always end up being nothing. Hell, I had an MRI tell me I had two large masses in my breast and it turned out to be nothing.

The Sullivan Breast Center is in a hospital. Have you checked to see if one of your local hospitals has a Breast Center? Is your area rural?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm glad you are trying to get in today. We aren't trying to scare you, it might be nothing. But, with your family history, I would take this very seriously. The doctor obviously is. When I have had lumps, I was told to get a mammogram "sometime," not that day. Also, as a side note, why did you decide to leave your ovaries when the rest of your family removed theirs?

I am taking it seriously.that is why I am waiting for them to call me with an appointment for this afternoon. my other family members, Grandmother, mother, great- aunts, aunts did not have a choice in removing their ovarie . They all had cancer and had to have hysterectomies. That's why my grandmother only had one child ( my mother.) I was trying to have a child first.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm glad you are trying to get in today. We aren't trying to scare you, it might be nothing. But, with your family history, I would take this very seriously. The doctor obviously is. When I have had lumps, I was told to get a mammogram "sometime," not that day. Also, as a side note, why did you decide to leave your ovaries when the rest of your family removed theirs?

PP, here that also goes to Sibley. Also not trying to scare you! Just want to make sure you tell them it's urgent to get you in. I didn't know anyone who had BC until my sister got it at 37 and then through that I met many women in their 20's and 30's who had that diagnosis. And as I said before, it's probably NOTHING. I have lumps/cysts all the time. They always show up as suspicious and then after ultrasounds and biopsies they always end up being nothing. Hell, I had an MRI tell me I had two large masses in my breast and it turned out to be nothing.

The Sullivan Breast Center is in a hospital. Have you checked to see if one of your local hospitals has a Breast Center? Is your area rural?

I live in Panama City, Florida. no breast centers here.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm glad you are trying to get in today. We aren't trying to scare you, it might be nothing. But, with your family history, I would take this very seriously. The doctor obviously is. When I have had lumps, I was told to get a mammogram "sometime," not that day. Also, as a side note, why did you decide to leave your ovaries when the rest of your family removed theirs?

I am taking it seriously.that is why I am waiting for them to call me with an appointment for this afternoon. my other family members, Grandmother, mother, great- aunts, aunts did not have a choice in removing their ovarie . They all had cancer and had to have hysterectomies. That's why my grandmother only had one child ( my mother.) I was trying to have a child first.

I think that makes sense, but in that case, I would definitely make sure that I at least consulted with an oncologist to determine my risks.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm glad you are trying to get in today. We aren't trying to scare you, it might be nothing. But, with your family history, I would take this very seriously. The doctor obviously is. When I have had lumps, I was told to get a mammogram "sometime," not that day. Also, as a side note, why did you decide to leave your ovaries when the rest of your family removed theirs?

I am taking it seriously.that is why I am waiting for them to call me with an appointment for this afternoon. my other family members, Grandmother, mother, great- aunts, aunts did not have a choice in removing their ovarie . They all had cancer and had to have hysterectomies. That's why my grandmother only had one child ( my mother.) I was trying to have a child first.

I think that sounds like a good idea. Have you babies! I haven't tested positive for BRCA but Johns Hopkins thinks the cancer in our family is genetic but not something they have a test for. So I was told to go ahead and have my children and then to reevaluate after they were born. I now have two kids and am about to explore what options are best. Sounds like you are doing all the right things. Hopefully by this afternoon you'll be back on here telling us it was one big false alarm!!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm glad you are trying to get in today. We aren't trying to scare you, it might be nothing. But, with your family history, I would take this very seriously. The doctor obviously is. When I have had lumps, I was told to get a mammogram "sometime," not that day. Also, as a side note, why did you decide to leave your ovaries when the rest of your family removed theirs?

I am taking it seriously.that is why I am waiting for them to call me with an appointment for this afternoon. my other family members, Grandmother, mother, great- aunts, aunts did not have a choice in removing their ovarie . They all had cancer and had to have hysterectomies. That's why my grandmother only had one child ( my mother.) I was trying to have a child first.

I think that sounds like a good idea. Have you babies! I haven't tested positive for BRCA but Johns Hopkins thinks the cancer in our family is genetic but not something they have a test for. So I was told to go ahead and have my children and then to reevaluate after they were born. I now have two kids and am about to explore what options are best. Sounds like you are doing all the right things. Hopefully by this afternoon you'll be back on here telling us it was one big false alarm!!!

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm glad you are trying to get in today. We aren't trying to scare you, it might be nothing. But, with your family history, I would take this very seriously. The doctor obviously is. When I have had lumps, I was told to get a mammogram "sometime," not that day. Also, as a side note, why did you decide to leave your ovaries when the rest of your family removed theirs?

I am taking it seriously.that is why I am waiting for them to call me with an appointment for this afternoon. my other family members, Grandmother, mother, great- aunts, aunts did not have a choice in removing their ovarie . They all had cancer and had to have hysterectomies. That's why my grandmother only had one child ( my mother.) I was trying to have a child first.

I think that makes sense, but in that case, I would definitely make sure that I at least consulted with an oncologist to determine my risks.

I will talk with my OBGYN and primary care physician about an oncology consult. I am just going to wait to see what the mammogram shows.