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Paris · 04-02-2008, 07:22 AM

I had dense "lumpy" breasts. I had my baseline at age 40 and had to go back for more views and ultrasound. I was diagnosed as having "benign simple cysts". There were several of these. Because my sister had been diagnosed with bc the year before I was told to consult with a surgeon for follow up only with regards to further screening. Well I waited six months to see surgeon and guess what - one of those "benign" cysts was cancerous. I can only imagine what the recommendation would have been if not for my sister's diagnosis. I was elated that I didn't have breast cancer. Boy, talk about shock to find out otherwise.

I don't mean to sound the alarm bell as there certainly are benign breast cysts but I would see a surgeon and get a more thorough examination.

Good luck

Jamie

04-02-2008, 07:22 AM	#4
Paris Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 73	I had dense "lumpy" breasts. I had my baseline at age 40 and had to go back for more views and ultrasound. I was diagnosed as having "benign simple cysts". There were several of these. Because my sister had been diagnosed with bc the year before I was told to consult with a surgeon for follow up only with regards to further screening. Well I waited six months to see surgeon and guess what - one of those "benign" cysts was cancerous. I can only imagine what the recommendation would have been if not for my sister's diagnosis. I was elated that I didn't have breast cancer. Boy, talk about shock to find out otherwise. I don't mean to sound the alarm bell as there certainly are benign breast cysts but I would see a surgeon and get a more thorough examination. Good luck Jamie __________________ Diagnosed 11/06 IDC left breast Stage 1, High Grade w/extensive High Grade DCIS. Right breast extensive hyperplasia w/calcifications. ER-/PR- HER2+++ Bi-lateral masectomy 12/15/06 w/expanders SNB Node Negative Chemo Taxotere, Cytoxan 2/07-4/07 Herceptin Started 5/07 Exchange surgery 6/15/07 Herceptin stopped after 12 rounds due to herceptin induced cardiomyopathy On heart meds 'til? Age 40 at diagnosis Cancer may have been a defining moment but it does not define me!