Hi

i know this was over a year ago now but unfortunately at the age of 36 my suspected fibroid adinoma was cancerous. I too was shocked, as the sonographer had reassured me it was very unlikely to be cancerous. They called it a mouse as it moved.  However due to family history I did eventually find out I have the BRCA 2 gene.  
 

I really hope yours was benign but if anyone else reads this it is very very rare to not be benign so please try not to panic x

Hi,

I have been following this thread, sorry to hear about your misdiagnosis. It sounds very similar to mine. 

I'm 36 and was told 3 times I had a fibroadenoma until a biopsy confirmed it was actually breast cancer. I'm now half way through chemotherapy and will be having a mastectomy afterwards as the tumor had split off any caused another smaller cancerous lump in the same breast. Which strangely when I went for that biopsied was originally told it was also probably nothing. I did have spread to my lymph nodes but nowhere else in my body and am awaiting my results from my genetic testing. 

I had a third lump that a CT scan picked up and was told again it was a fibroadenoma whwn i went for the biopsy. I didn't want to be awkward as everyone was lovely but I just didn;t want to listen to them say that again. Turns out the third lump was actually a fibroadenoma thankfully. 

Good luck to all in this thread. 

Hi! 

may I ask how old you are? I found a lump early December too, they told me not to worry as I'm only 24 turning 25 but it doesn't stop you worrying! I have an appointment at the breast clinic in 2 weeks where I will get a scan. Do you think I will need a biopsy too? 
I hope everything goes okay and the results come back as nothing to worry about, take care xx

Hi

No of course not, I'm 35.

To be honest I did not think anything of the lump when I 1st found it so was shocked when they wanted to do a biopsy at the scan appointment. Unfortunately only they can tell you when they do the scan if youl need a biopsy but they do it there and then and it's very quick.

Its the waiting that's the tough part! I'm sure yours will be fine too, they are so good and careful with lumps and bumps. X

Hi

I had the same thing a few years ago and I think they will biopsy unless they think its a cyst. Its best to think in advance they will probably biopsy as I didn't expect it and the shock was awful, I wasn't mentally prepared for it at all. The biopsy itself was just a strange feeling not really painful though. It turned out to be a fibrodemena thankfully. I really hope yours will be too, they are very common.

Thank you so much PJ36 and mrs hutch

I hope everything turns out okay PJ36! Try and think positive, I know it's hard but they are common and hopefully this is your case as well as mine. 
 

take care xxx

Hi,

My results came back as a fibroadenoma thankfully after ultrasound and biopsy. It is a very scary wait but it is totally normal and acceptable to feel nervous about it so please don't feel like you have to pretend that it isn't (easier said than done I know as I was the same).

A nurse or doctor will call you with the results and don't hesitate to ask them any questions you have about it, this was what settled my mind about it.

wishing you both all the best xx

Posted on this forum around a year ago after I'd had an ultrasound and core biopsy for a lump found in my right breast. I was only 18 at the time but due to family history of b cancer I requested the biopsy - came back fine as a fibroadenoma and was told No further action was needed as it was just under 2cm. 
 

fast forward to now, had a hospital app yesterday as the lump was starting to hurt me and had felt it had increased in size a bit. Go to the appointment and have a Breast exam and am assured I won't need another core biopsy as the last one was fine, get sent for the ultrasound and the woman immediately says I need a biopsy and a 'clip' put in. I totally freak out but do the biopsy anyway which was fine I was just nervous. They tell me the fibroadenoma has Increased to 3.1 cm which is over 20% growth apparently so is now classed as a U3. It was previously a U2 which means benign but now I'm really worried because U3 is on the verge of suspicious I think. I hate the wait for the biopsy results and am basically just terrified it's cancer. 
 

if anyone has had a similar experience I'd really appreciate response of how it went for you. As I'm only 19 I know literally no one apart from older family that have had to deal with breast lumps or anything. Thankyou xx 

I have just been diagnosed with a benign 3.4cm fibroadenoma which was rated as a 3 too. It feels big and seemed to come/grow out of nowhere. What the nurse advised about the staging after the mammogram and ultrasound was 1 and 2 is not cancerous, 3 is a bit of a grey area (uncertain can't be sure without biopsy) and 4 and 5 more serious, so I wouldn't worry too much. I have been advised to get it removed even though non-cancerous just due to its size and I'm going for the operation pre-assessment in a weeks time, op to follow under general anestetic at my local hospital as a day patient. Please try not to worry, I hope this message helps and you hear your results soon. Fingers crossed for you Xx

Hi all!

I'm 25, found a lump in my left breast around December and finally got the courage to go to the GP early this month. She reassured me that it's likely a fibroadenoma due to my age and the fact that the lump is moveable. It's about 2cm and no history of breast cancer in the family. 
 

Got my breast clinic letter a week later and had my appointment today (after re-scheduling). Both the doctor and the radiologist said they think it's a fibroadenoma however I had a biopsy (which I wasn't prepared for - ended up crying in the bathroom!)

Quite worried now as I was certain if it was a fibroadenoma it wouldn't need a biopsy - and everything seems to be moving so quickly. Should hear back in the next few weeks but just trying not to psyche myself out. Fingers crossed it's good news for all of us waiting

can I ask what the out come was ? 
I am waiting on biopsy results and mine was also a (m3/u3) 

Hi,

I'm 47 and I'm in the same position. I found a small lump 1.5 cm and was told it's probably fibroadenoma, no family history of cancer etc. However, I do have a lot of boob pain. When I raised it with the consultant he suggested voltral ibuprofen gel to soothe the pain.  I've had a biopsy today and will have my results in 10 days. I'm sick with worry  but I keep thinking ok ok let's be rational... it's small so even if it's not good news it can be dealt with swiftly. I know it's hard but try to think positive. Breast cancer is now 85% if not higher very survivable. It's good to talk as the anxiety is crippling I completely understand what you are going through. I'm sending positive love to all of us who are waiting upon our results. Together we can do this. Sharing our stories helps others who have the same worries. 

Hi,

I'm 47 and I'm in the same position. I found a small lump 1.5 cm and was told it's probably fibroadenoma, no family history of cancer etc. However, I do have a lot of boob pain. When I raised it with the consultant he suggested voltral ibuprofen gel to soothe the pain.  I've had a biopsy today and will have my results in 10 days. I'm sick with worry  but I keep thinking ok ok let's be rational... it's small so even if it's not good news it can be dealt with swiftly. I know it's hard but try to think positive. Breast cancer is now 85% if not higher very survivable. It's good to talk as the anxiety is crippling I completely understand what you are going through. I'm sending positive love to all of us who are waiting upon our results. Together we can do this. Sharing our stories helps others who have the same worries. 

I have had my results and I'm pleased to say it's all ok.  Sending love to u all. X