10/09/2025
This is from a patient who had just had a mammogram 3 months ago but the mammogram didnt catch the tumor. We picked it up within 5 seconds of looking.
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I want to give a deep heartfelt THANK YOU to Breasts R Us in Macon for their exceptional commitment to women’s health.
Having a BRCA II gene variant, along with a family history of BC, I am considered “high risk” and get an Ultrasound in addition to the 3D mammogram (which was recommended by serval of my medical team)
My last routine mamogram was perfectly normal and I chose to do my routine ultrasound at Breast R Us because it was quick & convenient.
I knew immediately that something was detected. (Been here before enough to know). Susan was fantastic though and although i wad worried - sge helped me get through that “not knowing” panic Got the results from the radiologist the next day and went straight to my primary for a referral to an Oncologist. Insurance wanted a 3D Mammogram to compare to previous one (nothing showed on either) Lump was clear as a bell on the Ultrasound, but not the Mammogram.
It was very small, and deep near my sternum - almost impossible to feel - without that ultrasound - no telling how long it would’ve went undetected. After biopsy, we found it was a Papilloma- which almost always is recommended to remove due to thier nature of progression. Shamecca, Susan and team were a strong support system for me during the process. I cant them enough!
Also, know your history of Cancer and be proactive in your screenings!
During this Breast Cancer Awareness Month, please take a moment to schedule your screening — and get the ultrasound along with your mammogram. It could make all the difference. 💗
