Hi,
I’m 34 and found a lump about 6 weeks ago.
The GP immediately referred me to the breast clinic.
I had an ultrasound where the radiologist said to me, it doesn’t look how she would expect it to.
She didn’t like the look of it. So she sent me for a mammogram and then I had a core biopsy.
They told me the lump 4.5cm. Hard, irregular and fixed.
I had an appointment to see a consultant for my results. At the appointment I was told the results came back as a fibroadenoma. That they don’t usually recommend removing them but as it has atypical features it would be best to have it removed (so I’m like yeah no worries) but then he said…we can then send it away and we will know then if I’ll need anymore treatment. Which obviously made me stop in my tracksuit as I had said to him but fibroadenomas are benign? He said yes we are treating this as benign because the biopsy shows a fibroadenoma. But he can’t say that there is no cancer as it’s still 50/50 and we will know once it’s removed.
I honestly don’t know how I should be feeling?! My mum thinks I should be relieved as it’s a fibroadenoma and not cancer…but then the rest of the conversation with the consultant repeats in my head. I feel like I’m no better off now with panic then I was when I found the lump. I’m scheduled to have it removed on the 19th may. I was just wondering if anyone else has had any similar experiences being told it’s a fibroadenoma but still 50/50 chance as it honestly doesn’t make sense to me. I did see they put on my notes that it’s cellular? Not sure if that means anything to anyone. Are biopsies not 100% then?
Anyone’s input is appreciated. Thank you
Sorry for the long post 
Hello @amyr1
I have not had the same experience as you as I had lumps that were very identifiable as tumours from the outset. However, from what I understand, it’s usual practice to send everything they remove during surgery for a deeper analysis than the core biopsies can deliver. That certainly was the case with me - I had a double mastectomy and my lumps were sent off for further analysis after my operation. In my case they didn’t show any difference to my initial diagnosis.
It’s a very scary time for you. Maybe it would help for you to phone the breast cancer now helpline and speak to one of their wonderful nurses about your concerns. They are amazing.
In the meantime, I just want to reassure you that the actual surgery really isn’t too bad. I was so worried about mine but it was fine and I made a good recovery. Remember to drink lots of water, rest up for as long as you need and do any exercises they suggest as that will help you get over it more easily.
Wishing you all the best xx
Thank you for replying to my post!
I really appreciate it.
I have been dreading the surgery so hearing it’s not that bad is a relief!
I think it’s the not knowing that I’m struggling with, I think I will give them a call tomorrow, thank you!
I hope you are feeling better 
Dear amyr1,
Welcome to the forum, we are here for you.
I agree with Jayesee please call the breast cancer nurses on this site, feel sure they will point you in the right direction.
Everyone treatment is very different, everyone has their own treatment pack, the worse part in waiting and not knowing what’s ahead. Fingers crossed for a good outcome.
Please come back and let us know how you’re getting on. Wishing you health and happiness going forward.
With the biggest hugs Tili 
I’m doing well and will finish active treatment in July - just 4 more Phesgo jabs to go!
I’m a lot older than you so obviously don’t have the same concerns as someone as young as you will naturally have - and being post menopausal means it was different for me too.
I hope you have support at home and please do phone breast cancer now as they will be able to reassure you on so many aspects of treatment.
Let us know how you get on. Xx
I will thank you so much for taking the time to reply!
That’s good, I’m glad you are doing well! I’m sure you cannot wait for that to be done!
I do have support my husband is amazing, but rightly worried as he lost his mum at a young age to ovarian cancer, so this has stirred up alot of emotions for him.
We also have 5 kids so it’s been alot for sure.
Thank you for replying to me!
Hi @amyr1, I’m so sorry that you are going through this. It’s so hard with communication and then you come away with more questions without anyone to talk to.
I’ve recently been undergoing tests at the breast clinic. I found a lump which actually turned out to be a cyst but next to it was a blood stained larger cyst and a complex
fibroadenoma as well as micro calcifications that they cannot biopsy.
When I spoke to the consultant she just said the biopsies taken of the lumps were benign and didn’t even tell me what they were (I read it on my report).
I did speak to a lovely nurse here who told me that complex fibroadenomas should be monitored as they can increase your risk of breast cancer.
Maybe they are being cautious with removing yours and that is a good thing. When I read my biopsy report my fibroadenoma had all kinds of things inside.
Hopefully the hospital and nurses will be able to answer your questions and put your mind at ease. I hope that your operation goes well. Sending a massive hug 
I was also told I had a fibroadenoma but I was 47. I found it difficult to wait to have it taken out as the older you are the more likely it is to get breast cancer. Age 40 to 49 you have a 1 in 50 chance of getting cancer, I think it’s 1 in 100 from 30-39 so not a very high chance of a diagnosis.
This is no consolation if you are the 1 in a 100, or in my case the 1 in 50 who gets a cancer diagnosis. I had biopsies,
I pushed for an op to get it out and then about six months after finding the lump I got told that I did have breast cancer after all and would need to have another operation. This would be a week before Christmas! So since then I have been wary of predicting outcomes.
I also thought I might get breast cancer again but as the years went by I relaxed a bit. 19 years later I found two lumps not far from the scar from surgery in 2004. I had a new kind of breast cancer so it was not a recurrence.
I suppose it proved to me that whatever the odds you will in one group or another and could be vet unlucky. Statistics show trends from previous data not certainty. It’s easier to get cancer than win the lottery even if most people don’t get either.