I'm having my exchange surgery Wednesday.  But it is not related to my question below 
 
Tuesday I'm having an Upper Right Quadrant Ultrasound, per my primary care doctor.  He will not tell me what it's for. Other than my liver counts (liver function) is high.  But I don't think the liver is in the R upper quadrant. 
 
Yes my original breast cancer was in my right breast.
 
Have any of you had an upper right quadrant ultrasound?  My thought is that he suspects the cancer has spread to my lungs?  But then of course, my thoughts always rush to the cancer recurrence diagnosis. 
 
Do you guys have any thoughts?  I don't even know what body parts are up there, other than lungs. 
 
Many thanks....I may not be able to answer, but will read responses.

Marsh, near Portland, OR
IDC, Stage IIA, Grade 1
Bilat mast. 3/07, expanders, 0/10 nodes,
ER/PR+, HER2-, tumor >4.5cm
OncoDX 13, Tamox 5/07, no chemo/rads
Silicone Exch 10/07, tattoos for my foobs
ooph/hyster 8/08, Aromasin 09/08
switched to Femara 01/09 due to problems with Aromasin
CP: MarshaMarshaMarsha
Facebook:  send me a PM & I'll tell you my name

Hi Marsha!
Is the R side the side that your tumor was located?  I don't think he would be looking to cancer that spread to your lungs, I think that would show up better on a Chest xray.  Did you have that done before your surgery.  I am not that familiar with the exchange surgery.  Maybe they just want to evaluate any scar tissue, etc. ahead of time?  Just a thought.  That's a shame that your primary doc won't tell you what it is for, can you call your surgeon?  Good luck on Wednesday!
Kerry

40yo(now 42)
dx 3/07 (thought DCIS)
lumpectomy4/07 1.5 cm tumor,sentinel node bx
stage I,node - OncoDX score 18 ER/PR+, Her2-
TC 4 rounds DONE 9/18
Radiation DONE 11/27
b/l ooph 6/08
Arimidex 7/08
brca1/2 -
carepage: ringofkerr

Hey Marsha,

Hi Marsha,
 
Lots of prayers and positive thoughts coming your way.  You must be so happy that your exchange date is almost here.  I agree with Anne S that they are just following up your liver enzymes.  Mine have been elevated for years, probably in association with my dx of ulcerative colitis. 
 
I know how easy it is to say try not to worry about it, so I won't say that, but know I will be praying extra hard for you this week.  Before you know it, you will be on the road to recovery .... and Paris!
 
Hugs,
Diane
 
 

Di, WA
DX 1: 9/96 - LB DCIS, lump/rads
DX 2: 5/07 - Rec LB DCIS, grade 3, unclear margins
6/07 - LB mast
7/07 - L. arm lymph.
6/08 - R. lump. benign
1/08 - Daughter, 33, dx w IDC, BRCA2+; I tested -
10/08 - Daughter R. mast

Thanks Diane!  Always lifts my spirits to see your name.
 
Kerry and Anne, thaks for writing and giving me invaluable information.
 
 

Marsh, near Portland, OR
IDC, Stage IIA, Grade 1
Bilat mast. 3/07, expanders, 0/10 nodes,
ER/PR+, HER2-, tumor >4.5cm
OncoDX 13, Tamox 5/07, no chemo/rads
Silicone Exch 10/07, tattoos for my foobs
ooph/hyster 8/08, Aromasin 09/08
switched to Femara 01/09 due to problems with Aromasin
CP: MarshaMarshaMarsha
Facebook:  send me a PM & I'll tell you my name

Hi Marsha,
I had one of those a couple of weeks ago to check out my liver and gallbladder. I've had a dull ache in that area for YEARS and my doc wanted to rule out gall stones. They saw nothing wrong.
Good thing is it's a really easy test. You just lay there and they run that thing over your tummy and sides, like a baby untrasound. Just in different places than the baby would be. The greatest thing about it was that, that slippery jelly they put on you first is now WARM!!!
Wooo Whoo!!!! Wish I'd a thought of that. I'd be rich right now!!
Good luck, I hope they find nothing.
Take Care,
Marie

[size=2 font="times new roman"]DX 10/05 IDC LB
12/6/05 LB Mast w/expander and recon
Rgt Aug
TX 4 rounds A/C every three weeks finished 3/16/06
Arimidex since.
"Do not resent growing old, many are denied the privilege"

Hi Marsha,
 
Bet it is to check the liver enzymes - cannot think what else would be there.  Anyway, you are in my prayers and hope you know soon and can forget this....
 
The other Marsha (Oregon)

Marsha, OR 64
DX: 7/07; IDC 1.6cm
Lf Brst Mast. 8/13/07
14 neg nodes
ES/PR+;HER2/neu
T1c,N0,MX
Stage 1,Gr II
Arimadex & Fosamax

The fact that he won't tell you what it's for would raise a red flag for me, in terms of the doctor, not the diagnosis.  I personally would not stay with a doctor that did not share information when I had requested it.