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Some yrs ago I tested positive for Braca1,on my routine mammogram I was told I had a high level of density I have 2sisters that had breast cancer and a I also aunt and cousin there are so many odds against me I'm very high risk for breast cancer all this happened to be brought to my attention in late early June I am finally getting my MRI on the 15th sense then I am seeing my breast have become swollen my left more then right close to my underarm i feel a lump as well between my left breast and underarm I also feel a small lump by my breast plate im always itching like crazy broth breast even my uper back as well as under arm pit , my nipples are looking lil different one becoming flat both on in color like
pinkish and i have dark nipples ,, please can anyone help me does any of this make sense or am i crazy, im do upset that ive been waiting so long for a MRI
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Welcome to Mayo Connect, the anxiety your feel is normal when concern about possible breast cancer.
The MRI should give you some answers.
I hope your sisters can give you some support seeing they have been in same situation.
Do you have a follow up appointment scheduled to discuss results?
Any changes in your breast should be noted and make an appointment with you Dr ASAP. Those are suspicious findings and I would have checked out.
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1 ReactionWhen making your appointment impress upon the dr all the relatives you have that have had a cancer (any cancer) but in particular breast cancer. I'm the first in my family to have BC; but my dad had early colon cancer and I had early ovarian cancer (in my 30's) and was dx with BC at 68. Turns out I am BRCA2+; I'd thought I'd passed the chance for any cancer dx - boy was I wrong. I've completed all treatment about 1 year ago and doing well. But it was a stressful 18 months getting approvals and all my treatments completed (chemo, surgery and radiation).
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Hi, following up on your MRI on Monday.
Have you gotten results and any answers to your concerns?
No I haven't gotten anything yet 😓
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1 ReactionMy Dr appointment is the 26th but it doesn't say follow up appointment I thought I would get a phone call for results
The waiting is the worst. I'm so sorry. Is there anything you like to do that you can treat yourself to? I love the beach. Spent a lot of time there when I was going through the waiting game. That and organizing - all of my closets have been done a couple of times.
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Any results yet?
I had a similar situation with a long wait time for my biopsy results. The lab here ended up sending it to Mayo for a 2nd opinion, so that is what took so long. That could be a possibility as to why you haven’t heard yet. I had to call and ask the status and was finally told it had been sent out. If you don’t hear tomorrow, maybe call and ask what is happening. The waiting is definitely a horrible feeling! Prayers that everything comes back ok!
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How did your appointment with doctor go on the 26th.?
Did you finally get MRI results and answers to your question?