19.11.11 (星期六）

拖了好几年，其实是不敢去面对。

是什么呢？

就是电磁超音波 MAMMOGRAMME 乳房检查。

上一回检查是在2004年。

接下来的那几年，我用超音波 （Ultrasound)来检查。

感谢上天保佑，过去几年一切顺利。

要面对就得去面对。

所以今天就毅然，鼓起勇气去检查了。

感谢上天，观音娘娘保佑，今天我又过关了。

但美中不足是在我的左乳房，三点位置，长了个3.6mm 的cyrtis

当我拿了 Report, 心里就有不安的感觉。虽然我还不知道这 cyrtis 是什么东西？是恶性或良性。

回到家后，马上查字典，cyrtis是什么东西？

这是我从网站收集的资料 ：

乳房囊肿Breast cyst: what is it?A cyst is a fluid-filled sac

A cyst in the breast, which feels and looks like a lump, is actually a sac filled with fluid. Cysts occur most often in women between the ages of 35 and 55, possibly because of changes in hormone levels. However, the exact cause of cysts is not yet known. Cysts do not turn into breast cancer, and having cysts does not increase a woman's risk of getting breast cancer.

Cysts feel like round lumps that move easily under your fingers and can change during the menstrual cycle.

Often, you can easily feel cysts. They feel like round lumps that move freely under your fingers. They are smooth on the outside and "squishy" when pressed. However, if the cyst is very full of fluid, it may be firm. Also, cysts deep in the breast may feel more like a firm lump, and may cause the overlying breast tissue to bulge out.

Cysts vary in size, and can change rapidly in size during the menstrual cycle. They often get larger and feel tender just before the menstrual period. Some can also appear suddenly, even overnight. Cysts are often found in both breasts, producing a feeling of "lumpiness."

Figure 1

Typical appearance of a cyst as seen on an ultrasound image
The cyst appears completely black and has a smooth, sharp, rounded border.

Cysts may appear by themselves, or tiny cysts may appear in groups, like a bunch of grapes, or scattered throughout the breast. Cysts can also occur within the milk ducts and glands within the breast, covered by some fibrous tissue. This is called a fibrocystic condition.

Cysts are diagnosed by using physical exam, medical history, mammography, and ultrasound

Ultrasound is frequently used to tell whether a lump is solid or filled with fluid (a cyst). It is a painless procedure that involves holding a hand-held device against the skin while sound waves are transmitted through the breast (see Figure 1).

Cysts are benign (not cancerous) but can be treated if painful

Since cysts are benign (not cancerous), it is safe to leave them in the breast. If a cyst is large or painful, it can be easily drained using a technique called fine needle aspiration.

Fine needle aspiration takes only a few seconds and causes no more pain than having a blood test. The procedure involves inserting a very thin needle attached to a syringe into the cyst. The doctor then draws out the fluid, collapsing the cyst like a small, punctured balloon (see Figure 2).

Figure 2

Fine needle aspirations
A doctor inserts a needle attached to a syringe into the fluid-filled sac of the cyst and draws out the fluid, collapsing the cyst.

Lifestyle changes will help to reduce or eliminate symptoms of soreness or tenderness. Such changes include reducing the amount of fat in the diet, exercising regularly, and reducing stress.

Regular examinations are important

Regular examinations by you and your physician are important, since cysts can happen anytime until menopause. All new lumps should be assessed to check whether they are fluid-filled cysts or solid lumps. Cysts sometimes refill and, if painful, can be drained.

读了以上的资料，心里的压力也减少了。

有了这囊肿的存在，必须每年都要做超音波 （Ultrasound)检查了来观察它的变化。

希望年年都过关。

读书时代，希望考试年年都过关，

年纪大了，希望体检年年都过关。

人生就是如此吗？