“My Radiologist had asked me to go for USG tru cut biopsy for the lump which is in my right breast in the upper quadrant. It was done just two days ago and i am waiting for my report. After the biopsy I have been having a pain in my right shoulder and hand . Is it because of the biopsy or is it that the lump is malignant and the cancer has spread to other places. I also wish to know how long can one survive the breast cancer (post surgery and without surgery). Thanks & warm regards”
another thing when I did my mamography four days ago the radiologists report said " no significant axillary nodes,no skin thickening,no distortion or calcification. but a stellate shaped lesion …what does it mean?
regards
Hello Sanru(?)
I think it’s very common to experience pains in all kinds of places after your biopsy.
My R breast was really sore, but so too were my R shoulder and upper arm and I had pains and tingling sensations in my hand. I was convinced that this meant the cancer had spread.
However, I had my op in March and the lymph nodes which were removed showed that the cancer was contained in my breast - what a relief! I’ve read other reports on this site where people have experienced pains which haven’t turned out to be sinister. I’m sure stress plays a big part - and I know just how real the pain feels, so I can understand what you’re saying.
The prognosis for breast cancer is now really positive - I think it’s now at least 80% survival 10 years after diagnosis (this might be wrong). Much depends on the grade and stage of the cancer when it’s diagnosed. However, with surgery, radiotherapy, chemo and drugs therapy like Tamoxifen, the outlook is so much better than it used to be.
Not sure about the stellate (star-shaped?) lesion, so can’t help there.
Let me know how you get on, but try not to worry about the additional pains (I know it’s not easy)
Lizzie x