Do all cysts drain?

Hi,

I went to the breast clinic on Thursday last week after a 4 week wait from being referred for a small hard lump on my left breast. I had a mammogram and an ultrasound. Nothing showed up on the mammogram. With the ultrasound the doctor found it straight away. It was oval shaped and jet black. She said it was a cyst and that she would drain it however it wouldn't drain. I could see the needle in the middle of it.

After a while trying she said she would need to do biopsies instead as it wouldn't drain.

I now have to wait two weeks for the results. 

 

Just wondering if anyone else has any experience of being told its a cyst but it not draining? It was jet black on the screen which I have read is a good sign. 

 

Thank you in advance x

  • I'm sorry there were problems draining your cyst Pipin.

    Hopefully some of our members who have been in a similar situation will share their experiences and advice with you soon but if you'd like to have a quick chat about this with one of our nurses then you're welcome to give them a call on 0808 800 4040. Their phone lines are open Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m.

    Fingers crossed all goes well with the biopsy results.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Thank you Steph, I have received a letter today to state my appointment has been moved to a phone appointment 5 days after original appointment so taking that as an 'all is well'. Especially given it will be nearly 3 weeks after biopsies.

     

    Thank you for your reply, it's been so helpful looking at the chats on here, makes you realise you are totally normal with the thoughts you have whilst waiting. 

     

    Take care x