Update on breast lump

[takeonyou]

So the doctor at the radiology office was angry. Because there is no lump at all in either breast. She said my doctor is am alarmist and I should seriously consider switching. Neither her or the tech could find any sort of lump through a breast exam or on the ultrasound. She said the doctor was irresponsible for saying she felt a lump when there wasn't one (the one I felt was not the one that sent me to the radiologist -- that was a duct).

Apparently, it is just that my left pectoral muscle is larger than my right which is easily explained since I carry and lift all the kids on that side. So that paired with my left breast being marginally larger is the only discrepancy the doctor today saw.

So I am relieved, but I am really, really angry at the doctor. Dh had told me she was a "doom and gloom" type, but seriously I have been so stressed the past few days it is crazy. She isn't my regular doc, she was just who was in on Saturday.

Thank you girls for all the kind thoughts and vibes. I really appreciate it!!

[pugz]

so glad it was nothing!!!

[Pilsy]

:Y:

Such a relief!

[Deleted]

You know, I wouldn't be so upset at the doctor, even though you were really stressed out. It can be a good thing that she is really proactive. Also, I heard that lumps and stuff may occur at certain times during the month around your cycle. Glad it's nothing!

[HoneySpider]

Wow, I'm sorry that you got a scare for nothing, but at least you have good news!

[amity]

Sorry, but I would MUCH rather have a doctor who errs on the side of caution than a doctor who tells me something is no big deal.

I'd pick the overcautious, doom and gloom doctor any day of the week.

And agree, super unprofessional of the radiologist to discuss a doctor like that.

Glad everything turned out to be fine!

[hopeful2012]

I'm glad it was nothing. My ObGyn is having me come back for a second check after my annual a couple weeks ago because she thought she felt something. I'm glad she's being overly cautious (hopefully) but it is kind of in the back of my mind that I have to go back so I understand being annoyed that you were anxious for nothing.

[dr.girlfriend]

Sept 17, 2012 17:45:44 GMT -5 amity said:

Sorry, but I would MUCH rather have a doctor who errs on the side of caution than a doctor who tells me something is no big deal.

I'd pick the overcautious, doom and gloom doctor any day of the week.

And agree, super unprofessional of the radiologist to discuss a doctor like that.

Glad everything turned out to be fine!

I agree with all of this.

[rubytue]

Sept 17, 2012 17:45:44 GMT -5 amity said:

Sorry, but I would MUCH rather have a doctor who errs on the side of caution than a doctor who tells me something is no big deal.

I'd pick the overcautious, doom and gloom doctor any day of the week.

And agree, super unprofessional of the radiologist to discuss a doctor like that.

Glad everything turned out to be fine!

This. Totally. Especially coming from someone who was blown off for a day and a half on something that could permanently affect my vision.

[WOT?*]

Phew. And what Amity said. I'm a "cut it out, cut it all out, before it spreads" type of gal so I'd appreciate a doctor who is takes precautions.

[Deleted]

So glad it was nothing, but wow would I be angry!

[lurkergirl123]

Good news!

[Deleted]

I'm glad it's nothing.