WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for July, 2000: Re: Breast nodule and pain

Re: Breast nodule and pain

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 30 Jul 2000 22:59:42 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sun, 30 Jul 2000, S.A.U. wrote: >
>I really would like some good information or some help from anyone that
>might be able to help. Over a month ago I found a nodule in my left
>breast on the top outer edge of my breast. Also the left breast is very
>sore and around the nipple is lumpy and sore also. I have seen two
>doctors and they haven't ordered a sonogram or a mammogram. The first
>doctor says its nothing and the second doctor says its probably nothing
>but needs to come out. Do you think I need to order a mammogram or
>sonogram.

Both. I wouldn't allow a patient of mine to have surgery or not have surgery for something she felt without being able to prove the liklihood of what will be found, for her safety.

HSM

>I am in my early thirtys and have breast implants so its hard
>to detect these things. My other breast is fine no trouble with it. I
>have had alot of hormonal troubles and been put on several different
>hormones but now I am not taking any I am sick of pills. But also I do
>love my sodas which is full of caffeine I don't know what to do could
>some one help?

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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