Can anyone tell me why sometimes they drain these and at other times they just leave them ? I had some appear on a routine mammogram and have read since that most are drained.Mine were just left, and they are making me feel nervous. Can I ask to have them drained , do you think?
Sorry for being really stupid, and I know lots of people have real problems to deal with, just want them gone, to be honest .
Oh thank you Flori35 - I might ask to have them removed. I had a few, although fortunately no cancer.
I hope your treatment went well and all is good now the chemo is finished .
Thank you x
Hi Lilly,
I recently had a cyst diagnosed and drained there and then. Not sure why they havent drained yours, I would ask. My apt story is under worried, can’t stand waiting if you are interested.
My best memory of that day is them letting me watch the ultrasound as the cyst was drained, and watching it disappear.
Thus was only a couple if weeks ago, and they said I have ‘lumpy’ breasts, so still doing a bit of daily checking, but just keep thinking about the cyst disappearing.
They said I may get more, or the same one could fill up again, if that happens I will be going straight back to GP for referral again.
Hope you get some positive answers…
Take care x
Hi Flori, thanks for the link, I guess it’s because of where they are (not palpable) and these are usually left alone unless they grow bigger and are uncomfortable.
Bless you not getting any sleep - I can understand a little as I was unable to sleep for the ten days or so waiting for my appointment, and I was clear. You must have had a tough time, and really hope things will get better for you now.
Thanks, also Dinkydo, I guess maybe your lump was easier to get to or your doctor was able to do it for you there and then. I still can’t feel anything so mine doesn’t seem to be growing, although I do remember them saying they can increase in size really quickly sometimes, so best to always be checking.
Thanks both for your posts, sorry to take so long to reply, was hubby’s birthday yesterday and I didn’t think it appropriate to spend the day on the computer, lol.
Take care X
Hi Lily7
Yes my cyst was RB on the side nearest my armpit, and very palpable and hard which is why I think the BC nurse thought it was more likely fibroadenoma.
Mine seemed to spring up from nowhere and increased in size just in the time waiting for my clinic appt.
I can understand your concern…I am still keeping watch on mine refilling, or others springing up because I don’t want any more surprises…if another one appears I want to be in to my GP for a referral as I am not old enough yet for routine screening…could rant about that… but will spare you.
Hope this helps
X
Glad you were able to have it sorted, dinkydo.
Funny, mine were spotted on my first mammo - I am 47 and they just brought in routine screening for 48 and up in our area. I tried to explain I was too young but thy had none of it, lol. Apparently I was a rising 48, made me laugh a little anyway.
Hope these damned things don’t bother refilling, they just scare us all a bit.
Thanks, yes you’ve helped a lot
X
HI all,
I’ve got 2 cysts in my lb, have seen them on an ultrasound ans the consultant said they would drain away but to go back if they’ve not gone in 4-6 weeks - but they are getting more painful and i’m finding hard to get comfy - i have quite large breasts anyway so always wriggling them around to get comfy!!!
Just wondered if anyone else’s cysts did reduce or disappear??
thansk xx
Hi Cathy,
If your cysts are problematic for you, then I would ask for them to be aspirated.
Lily,
Your cysts were picked up by ultrasound? If they are not palpable, then to drain them would require ultrasound guidance, if you are anxious about them, I would call and go back to ask for them to be drained so that they can be assessed.
Hi Sommer,
Thanks, mine were picked up by ulttrasound following a mammo. I am not sure what I think about them. At first because they weren’t cancer I was just relieved, but as time has worn on I keep thinking about them, not sure whether I want to go back in case something else crops up. I am a woose, you see.
I think its a bit unnerving knowing there’s something there and just leaving them alone, but on the other hand…hmm you can see I’m great at making my mind up.
Cathy,
Yours are obviously painful, so you ought to go and get something done, aspiration will surely reduce the pain, and allow you to get comfortable. Mine aren’t causing any problems at the moment.
Hi Lilly,
I do have a mass, which I am leaving alone, which is painful, and I know what it is. I am sick of worrying, so I don’t any longer.
But, like you, the thought that it is there, can creep in and then the floodgates open. Many of us live with things inside us, that probably shouldn’t be there, but because we don’t know they are, then we don’t worry about them. When I was told, then I began to worry.
For me, it is about controlling my mind, as I cannot control the mass, yes it bothers me, but for the most part, I can live with it, quite happily and do what I can to ease the pain.
It is a benign condition and I have already had one surgery, which this is a result of, and I don’t want anymore surgery, unless it is absolutely necessary.
You made me smile with your indecisiveness, as I was so like that, when I was first told that I had something in me. Should I? Shouldn’t I? I did, and it caused me more worry and anxiety, so time to step off from the merry go round and stop worrying my family.
Bless you Sommer, I think you might be the sensiblest person to talk to me yet. You’re right, it’s all about controlling the mind, and trying to put everything in perspective. I think you have cleared it all up for me now, so thank you, and I wish you all the very best yourself.
Good luck, and hope keep well.
Thank you 
Hi Lilly,
And thank you, sometimes I write something and then think about it afterwards!
To be consumed with worry, is like walking on a treadmill, I just don’t get anywhere, I forget about the simple things in life, such as wondering how the daffodils have remained in the garden so long.
All the best to you also.