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Hello,

I am a 40 year old woman.Mother of 2 children . I ha undergone left breast lump excision(upper quadrant) surgery in 2003 and fibro adenosis was the biopsy result then. After 4 years another lump felt 3’ clock position with constant pain irrespective of menstrual cycle. My surgeon did ultrasound scan for every 3 month., Since the lymph nodes are enlarged she did an FNAC in 2008 and the result again fibroadenosis. So i was relaxed and didn’t go to surgeon for 2 years even though the l felt slight pain in the lump now and then irrespective of cycle. In 2010 again I went to the surgeon due to constant pain in the lump which was increased in size and she immediately did FNAC followed by segmental excision

Biopsy result is as follows –Cut section(6x4cm)shows yellowish and whitish appearance. Section shows breast tissue with cystically dialated ducts with epithelial proliferation,apocrine metaplasia and lobular hyperplasia in a fibrous stroma.

Surgeon suggested 3 month follow up.But just right after my surgery I felt a shooting pain in my right breast upper quadrant and after 8 months surgeon advised to me go through another surgery to remove the newly formed lump.Surgeon says it is better to remove the area than waiting it to turn malignant.I went to an oncologist for a second opinion and he did an ultrasound scan reveal

Fattty breast with fibroglandular breast parenchyma upper outer quadrant
Two 1mm each hypoechoic area upper outer quadran right breast( I see it like 2 tiny mercury drops)
3-4 lympgh node axilla with fatty hilum

And the oncologist says there is no point(no use) doing the surgery for safety and suggests another ultrasound after 3 month. I am feeling constant pain(slight) in that lump area and feeling pain in my armpit and neck area too.If it is cancer will it spread so fast?I am very confused about what to follow.Should I follow the surgeon (who knows my breast condition for more than 5 years) or the new oncologist?Please give an opinion about this . Sorry for being so elaborate but without the correct history it is difficult to give an opinion.
Regards
Janu.

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Hi janu

It sounds like you’re having a difficult time. I’m sure some of the other users will be along soon with some of their experiences and advice.

Whilst you are waiting for them to respond may I suggest you give the BCC helpline a call to talk things through with one of the trained members of staff. Here you can ask any questions you might have and share your concerns with somone who will offer you a listening ear as well as support and information. The number is 0808 800 6000 and the lines are open Monday to Friday 9 to 5pm and Saturday 9 to 2pm.

I hope this is helpful.

Best wishes Sam, BCC Facilitator

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Hi Janu,

I’m not familiar with any of the medical terms in your post so I won’t offer any advice about what your specialists have said. But you’re obviously very worried and I do know what that feels like. Not knowing which way to turn is horrible. You might find it useful to chat with one of the nurses on the BCC Helpline. They are very knowledgable and might be able to reassure you or at least help you to ask the right questions of your specialists.

Good luck,

Jan xx

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hello,
Thank you for your reply.But i am outside UK so i cannot seek help from BCC as you suggested.I am looking forward to my next ultrsound which i hope will enable me to decide on the surgery.
regards…

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Hi janu

If you would like to talk with someone on the helpline you can call them from outside the UK. The number is (+44) 2076 200 077.

I hope this helps

Best wishes Sam, BCC Facilitator