Mammo and u/s

I know I shouldn't worry, but I just got back from the OB to have the lump I found checked out. My doctor wants to order a mammo and u/s, so I just called to schedule that and the earliest they have is Feb. 11th! I hate that they can't do it in the office. And god, why do they make you wait so long to get in? Anyhow, my mind is all over the place right now. The doctor said that since the mass "rolls" and it's tender to the touch, those are good signs that it's nothing, possibly just a clogged milk duct, but she wasn't positive it was nothing. My grandmother had breast cancer and it skips generations, so of course that makes me worried. Anyhow, I know I shouldn't worry...But you know, it's never fun, as some of you know, to find a lump and have to get a mammo. They said to call everyday for cancellations, so hopefully I can get in earlier. I'll KYP, but I could use some pt's.

I'm sending LOTS of P&PT'S your way!!! I hope its just a clogged duct and nothing serious!!!

I'm sure it's nothing. TONS of thoughts and prayers for you.. KUP.

Do you drink a lot of caffeine?! You just recently weaned Wesley so it could have something to do with that, it could be so many non-threatening things I wouldn't worry!!!!

Hang in there but I imagine that if your OB thought it was possibly something serious they would have gotten you in to the Mammo ASAP.....hang in there - its probably nothing but a result of the weaning - KUP

Lots of prayers for you hun
Hang in there

I drink about two cups of coffee a day, sometimes tea. Why?

I'm sure it's nothing Rae. Hope you get in sooner though.

I drink about two cups of coffee a day, sometimes tea. Why?

sorry to but in here but caffee can produce lumps like you described. I had a friend who used to get them all the time, well still does when she drinks caffee. it was very scary the first few times she went in for mammo's and u/s cause they were unsure of what was causing them, it was not till they finally biopsied it they knew for sure.

you did just recently ween so it coudl be that. I hoep you get in sooner for your own peace of mind.

I hope its nothing Rae. It does seem like it has to do with weaning if you never noticed it before. I will send you some dont worry vibes.---------------- Yes those are vibes.

Drinking caffeine causes lumps/cysts, the movable kind... I took care of a lady today with breast CA, when theres a tumor, you can tell.... Its soooo HARD and doesn't move.

Hmm, didn't know that. Good to know. Thanks for everyone's well wishes you guys! What would I do without you? I haven't told my family yet, because I hate to worry them for nothing, so its nice to get it off my chest here since I can't call my mom. Its the waiting that's the worst!

Edited: because I quoted the wrong reply...meant to quote mybabemaddie who told me about the caffeine causing lumps. Thanks for the info!

This post has been edited by mysweetpeasWil&Wes on Jan 23 2008, 03:13 PM

I agree that caffeine will cause lumpy breast tissue, which can make you feel pea size lumps and also just weening is probably part of it.


Also it is TOTALLY normal for them to order mammo and u/s of the area in question.

Did your doctor make the appt for you for the mammo and u/s?

If not I would call them and have them get you in sooner. Normally with any type of lump they will see you within 1-2 days.

Hang in there!

My doctor faxed in an "order" for the mammo and u/s. So she didn't make the appt for me, but she faxed them the info. Then I had to call the number she provided and make the appt myself. I wish it were 1-2 days.

I know how scary this can be - I had a similar sounding lump when I was about 20. It was nothing - just a cyst. They sent me to a surgeron (sp?) and he asperated it in his office (drained it with a needle and syringe). I fainted but other than that it was no big deal.

I hope yours is no big deal too - we'll be praying for you!!!!

My doctor faxed in an "order" for the mammo and u/s. So she didn't make the appt for me, but she faxed them the info. Then I had to call the number she provided and make the appt myself. I wish it were 1-2 days.

I would call your doctor tomm and have them try and move it up for you! You will be suprised how fast THEY get you in when they call!

My doctor faxed in an "order" for the mammo and u/s. So she didn't make the appt for me, but she faxed them the info. Then I had to call the number she provided and make the appt myself. I wish it were 1-2 days.

I would call your doctor tomm and have them try and move it up for you! You will be suprised how fast THEY get you in when they call!

Thanks, I'll try that! Kristi, I love that you work for an OB!

I know we had talked about this before. I had no idea you had breast cancer in the family. KUP on what it is.

Okay, so I got my appt bumped up to the 31st of January, woohoo! Thanks again Kristi, for letting me know that I can call my OB and have her push up my appt.

I will let you guys know how it goes, thanks for the hugs, I need them!

Rae- seconding the caffeine theory. Try cutting it out and see what happens. The pill is another common culprit.
The u/s is standard procedure whenever a lump is "felt".I had one when I discovered mine, which wound up just being normal breast tissue. Apparently, I was pressing down too deeply when doing a self-exam, and b/c I have such small breasts, I could feel everything, even stuff that's supposed to be there. Don't worry, Rae, which is a silly thing to say, I know. Worrying is like breathing to people with anxiety issues, but believe me, the chances of it being anything scary are really pretty remote. KUP.

I'm sure it's nothing but I know thats easy for ME to say when it's you KUP, I'm sure everything will come back fine

I am glad to see it got moved up!


Please update us after tomm.