Am I being a worrywart

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I was referred to Breast Clinic by Doctor after going about a pain/discomfort in right breast. Had mamo then ultrasound - the chap doing the Ultrasound said 5 cysts 2 left breast including the Largest one 38mm. The smallest 18mm. And a solid lump fibroadenoma 14x8 with calcification’s.
He struggled to find the fibroadenoma although he, I and the nurse could clearly see it on the mammogram xray, he struggled to find it on the ultrasound and had to ask me where the pain/discomfort was (it high up in the top inner quadrant of my breast) and is discomforting even to the point of putting set belt on sometimes.
He then said there are calcification’s around it.
I was sent back to the Doctor - who turned out to be the same one who performed my WLE/lumpectomy for a fibroadenoma in Feb 06. Same breast but that one I could feel/see. This one you cannot feel to touch but omething is there I now that.

He did not do a FNA or anything just a really quick breast exam and I do mean quick, and said nothing to worry about everything the same as before no changes.
However I would be referred to the family “history” clinic for yearly checkups…I just about had time to ask about the calcification’s as I do not recall 2 years ago being told I had two fibroadenoma let alone calcification’s, but he was quick to get me out. Saying nothing to worry about.
On coming home I contacted my ex OH who had accompanied me two years ago and he said NO; no one mentioned 2 fibroadenoma’s at all. Let alone calcification’s.

So my question is am I within my rights to go back and ask for this fibroadenoma and calcification’s to be removed. Or not I felt I was being dismissed, maybe I wasn’t but felt like that.
I have a very strong family history of breast cancer.
What would you do am I being unreasonable and my main worry why now after 2 years should I now get pain/discomfort in the area and smack on where the fibroadenoma is.
Something feels wrong, I could be worrying unnecessarily - and I know there are more people with “something” to worry about on this board but this has made me uneasy.

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Hey - you have every right to ask about your health. If you are not happy - keep asking until you are satisfied with the answers. You can always ask for another consultant! For me - I would be looking for a female consultant!

Lisa

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hi kitty
if you are unhappy or unsure about anything you should ask to be referred to another doctor for second opinion.this is your right. if you have calcification in your breast that means there has been some change in breast tissue. good luck and let us know how you get on.
maria

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Hi Kitty

When I found my lump my consultant stated that even if it was a lipoma (Fatty lump) that it would be removed as they don’t leave them anymore…get a second opinion.

Anita

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Thanks all, I will what I think makes me more concerned is a cousin was misdiagnosed.

I know calcifications can often be harmless indeed most are, not sur why though if this one was there 2 years ago why leave it? and I am positive no one spoke of calcifications I would have remembered.

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Hi Prettykitty

If you feel it would help to talk to someone about your worries and concerns please feel free to contact our helpline where you are able to talk in confidence to one of the expert nurses who will be able to give you the most up to date information and sources of support. The number to call is 0808 800 6000 the lines open Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm and Saturdays 9am - 2pm.

I hope this is of some help to you.

Kind regards

Sam
BCC Facilitator