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Breast ultrasound clear but can anyone help? Thank you

Lucylou02
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Can I just ask… to settle these niggling worry in my head, firstly, is it normal for them to ‘pen mark’ a particular part of your breast (for me, near the nipple) at the breast clinic before the ultrasound… and not do a biopsy?

My scan showed 'dense tissue' and they said that was that basically. No need to ring for more results. 

I'm worried something went wrong like the missed the pen mark or something crazy but the scan would've said what needed to be said right? I'm also bit worried cause it's a bit sore in that area, but I'm guessing if scan okay I just need to process and accept the news now... 

And also, even with this 'marker', do they still scan the whole breast anyway just to make sure it's all okay? I say this cause I've also had armpit pain. And... 

In addition to this, despite my armpit pains, I didn't have an underarm scan but I'm guessing they didn't do the underarm scan cause it wasn't needed - based on the breast can? I was in a right muddle at the clinic so failed to talk about armpit pain but they did feel my armpits and the doctors didn't seem worried. 


so many questions... so sorry...

as you can tell, I'm finding it really quite hard to process what should be good news!! 

But I not need to worry anymore?? Thanks so much. :happy:

  • Hello there

    It is a worry when we notice a change in our bodies which  is why it is  important to get things checked out which you have.

    The breast clinic staff are very experienced at assessing patients and if there had been any concern about anything they would have run more tests.

    It is reassuring the ultrasound showed that the lumpy area was just dense breast tissue so no further action needed to be taken. In regards to the armpits they also felt these and if they had felt anything unusual they would have also scanned them, but it sounds they were happy everything was ok.

    It can be difficult to move on after tests sometimes especially if you are still having niggles, but do remember these can be caused by many things and most will be harmless. However if they continue, worsen or change or you remain worried do talk to your GP again.

    Try and relax for now if you can and take what they said to you as good news.

    Take care

    Naomi

  • Offline in reply to CRUK Nurse Naomi

    Thanks so much Jen, I feel very reassured by everything you said, however I've had a further 'knock back' since posted on another page. A new lump. This is so hard. :cry:

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    Hi,

    My recent experience was very similar. I went to the GP after I found a lump and had pretty constant discomfort/pain. Referred to clinic under 2ww and they put an marker X spot on the area to be scanned. The radiologist ask if the X was in the right area and it was slightly off to where I could feel the bump. The radiologist said they couldn't see anything abnormal or 'nasty' - but the appointment didn't last long at all. Saw the consultant afterwards, which lasted only a minute or so to say everything was normal. It just all happened so quickly I'm left with more worry and anxiety that something was missed. I know they're experts but I have more questions and doubts now than before the appointment. Should I be concerned about the pretty constant pain/discomfort? Did you speak to your GP after your scan with the worries you had? I presume I don't "need to worry" any more but I can help but feel more worried something was missed. Lump is definitely still there. Any advice or reassurance would be greatly appreciated!! 

  • in reply to Sunflower15

    Hello and thanks for your post

    I do think as you were seen by the breast team at the breast clinic and had your breast assessed you should feel reassured. I say this because they are experts in all breast conditions. If they were concerned about your breast lump after they assessed and scanned you they would have discussed this with you.

    If you are still worried perhaps you should go back to the GP who referred you to talk about your concerns. Usually they would get a summary letter from the hospital with any test results and the conclusions of the breast care team.

    Please get back to us if you need any more information or support.  You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Kind regards,

    Celene

  • Offline in reply to CRUK Nurse Celene

    Hi,

    Thank you for replying to my post with your reassurances :)

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