Huge breast lump, cancer scare, 37 weeks

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By: bamagirl01
Member since Dec 08, 2011
Posted: Jun 30, 2012
Not sure where to post this... I am currently 37 weeks pregnant. At 35 weeks while taking a bath I found a single, large, solid lump in my left breast. At my 36 week appointment I showed my doctor and I am scheduled for an ultrasound of my breast with a needle aspiration if needed. My grandmother passed away of breast cancer at age 40, I am 32 and terrified of what the test will show. Everything I have read concerning breast cancer and pregnancy has only made me feel worse. Apparently hormonal changes in pregnancy advance tumor growth and prognosis for a pregnant woman is rarely good. Has anyone else went through this or know anyone who has? I am praying it will turn out to be a benign cyst. It is also common for lumps to go ignored by patients and doctors in pregnancy because of so many "normal" body changes at that time... please if any of you find any strange lumps have them checked immediately and don't let anyone talk you into waiting or dismiss your concerns even your doctor. I am terrified but I am thankful my daughter is full term an if need be my labor can be safely induced and necessary treatments can begin. My last in office breast exam was at 20 weeks and nothing was felt but I do wish now I had asked them to check at each visit. Thank you for reading and any personal experience you could share with me would be appreciated greatly.
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By: cjhendrickson
Member since May 13, 2012
Posted: on Jun 30, 2012
it might just be engorged or a swollen duct no need to panicky just yet and if you as most pregnent women do have been holding your breasts or readjusting them 24/7 and you didn't notice Til that bath day chances are its not cancer and if it were you are strong and you caught it early. both my aunts had cancer once one found out the whole family check ed and the other one had it too. after 2 months of therapy each they both came out with their breasted healthy and clean of cancer. one of them breastfed 2 years later ( last year) with no issues. but for now. don't worry your putting your baby and you through stress before you can do anything about it. just wait for the results and stay optimistic
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By: bamagirl01
Member since Dec 08, 2011
Posted: on Jul 02, 2012
test results are back from ultrasound... it is a solid tumor and they are going to wait until one month after I deliver to do a biopsy to check if its begnign or malignant... please continue to pray for me and my family.. thank-you.
539e3622b khohu
By: khohu
Member since Jun 18, 2011
Posted: on Jul 02, 2012
stay positive. keep us posted. my great grandmother had breast cancer but my mom and grandma had lumps removed that were not cancerous
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By: bamagirl01
Member since Dec 08, 2011
Posted: on Jul 03, 2012
Saw my ob today she has me scheduled for a core biopsy this Thursday... all prayers will be greatly appreciated. Hope everyone has a wonderful holiday! I will update on Thursday.
539e3622b khohu
By: khohu
Member since Jun 18, 2011
Posted: on Jul 05, 2012
hope everything went well
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By: bamagirl01
Member since Dec 08, 2011
Posted: on Jul 05, 2012
It went ok... I'm very sore and uncomfortable. I will have my results on Tuesday.
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By: sapphirebebe
Member since Apr 09, 2012
Posted: on Jul 05, 2012
Prayers for you tonight, Bama.
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By: b3183
Member since Feb 01, 2012
Posted: on Jul 07, 2012
Prayers for you. try to keep spirit up. keep us posted
539e3622b khohu
By: khohu
Member since Jun 18, 2011
Posted: on Jul 12, 2012
how is everything i hope it all went well
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By: luv2blessed
Member since Mar 22, 2012
Posted: on Jul 12, 2012
Update?
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By: luv2blessed
Member since Mar 22, 2012
Posted: on Jul 12, 2012
Bump
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By: isabellasmommy11
Member since May 24, 2012
Posted: on Jul 12, 2012
praying for you...
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By: katieliz23
Member since Feb 18, 2012
Posted: on Jul 12, 2012
I've had a lump in my breast since before I was pregnant. My doctor didn't even act concerned... Just said we'd take a better look after pregnancy. Now I'm worried.
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By: nikita-bella
Member since Jul 12, 2012
Posted: on Jul 12, 2012
Hope everything is well and your enjoying your pregnancy.
539e3622b khohu
By: khohu
Member since Jun 18, 2011
Posted: on Jul 12, 2012
i finally looked up her profile. she wrote on another post two days ago that is cancer and she was being induced. bama stay positive and know were here if you need anything
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By: luv2blessed
Member since Mar 22, 2012
Posted: on Jul 14, 2012
Does anyone know how Bama is doing??
539e3622b khohu
By: khohu
Member since Jun 18, 2011
Posted: on Jul 15, 2012
no hope all went well
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By: bamagirl01
Member since Dec 08, 2011
Posted: on Jul 22, 2012
Update... on July 10th my dr called to confirm positive breast cancer diagnosis (invasive ductal carcinoma) I had a c-section on July 11th and gave birth to a beautiful healthy 6.14 baby girl. Since then I have started seeing an oncologist, had many scans, a port put in, and have started chemo... good news my scans showed that even though the cancer is aggressive it hasn't spread!! Thank God!! So the plan is 6 months of chemo followed by a double mastectomy. I'm trying to stay positive and take it one day at a time, and keep my life very normal and I only consider myself a cancer patient when I'm at the doctor also I decided to get a jump on my hair falling out by having it cut and donated to Locks of Love... Cancer is ugly but a strong fight can be beautiful.
539e3622b khohu
By: khohu
Member since Jun 18, 2011
Posted: on Jul 22, 2012
bama thank you for the update. cancer is a frustrating thing. my mom is being checked for bone cancer. she already has skin cancer. i hate it. im glad they are getting you better. stay positive you have a beautiful dd now.
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By: bamagirl01
Member since Dec 08, 2011
Posted: on Jul 24, 2012
thank-you
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By: nikita-bella
Member since Jul 12, 2012
Posted: on Sep 24, 2012
Congratulations on your baby girl, it's so great to hear that she has a mum with such a positive outlook. All the best with your health and your future with your daughter.
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KatieN1...
By: KatieN1xmommy2b
Member since Mar 28, 2012
Posted: on Sep 28, 2012
I am 26, and 12 weeks and 3 days pregnant, at my 12 week appt the doctor did a breast exam and found lumps in left breast, she said its normal during pregnancy, I'm still a little bit nervous as my own mother had breast cancer 11 years ago, but she survived, guess if lumps don't go away after baby is here, I'll be getting them checked out!!
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