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Palpable Lump not visible on scans..what now?
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Oct 24, 2023 | Replies (28)Comment receiving replies
Sorry you are going through this. It is so very frustrating with most doctors. I got in the habit of asking, if it was a male doctor, if I was your wife, mother, daughter? Would you just say it's nothing don't worry about it???
My gynecologist used to prescribe my mammograms, before my DMX, maybe they could order an MRI for you. My cancer was ILC, also not detectable on imaging but doesn't form a lump. If you feel it, you need to keep going until somebody helps you. Best of luck to you, I hope your next doctor is 100% cooperative.
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Thank you! I just got off the phone with our insurance liaison. I told her it very well could be nothing, but I deserve to know that. She agreed, and is pushing through a surgeon visit. I’ve seen this Dr. before for calcifications, so she’s familiar with my file. .
I am so angry for all those women who don’t have resources to get their peace of mind. Why is this so difficult?
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@ilc67 “ I got in the habit of asking, if it was a male doctor, if I was your wife, mother, daughter? Would you just say it's nothing don't worry about it???“
This is what I asked with the first radiologist I saw following my lumpectomy for DCIS. I theoretically did not have any cancer cells as the biopsy o had, actually got them, So when I had lumpectomy done, there was no cancer cells on any of the tissue. The answer my radiologist gave me was “that is not a fair question “. I told him it was a very fair question. He had recommended radiation 5 days a week for 7 weeks. I told him I theoretically did not have cancer. He response ‘That is the protocol’. Needless to say I did not stay with him. My surgeon recommended a radiologist in his team, I did not even have to ask him that question before he said ‘if you wee my wife, I would not have you do radiation’. I did not do radiation. The first year or so I second guessed my decision, but then knew it was the right decision, for me. I was 50 at the time.
Different doctor have different perspectives. Do your research and talk to them. Ask as many questions as you need You will come to a point knowing what is right for You.