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I just went to the surgeon yesterday on a follow up visit from an excisional biopsy. It was b9 but atypical hyperplasia was found. Can anyone tell me what this is? The doctor kinda explained it and it sounds like I have to keep a good watch on this..... here's what the pathology report says"

fibrocystic changes seen in the sections include fibrosis, microcysts, apocrine metaplasia, adenosis including sclerosing adenosis, and ductal epithelial hyperplasia including focal atypical hyperplasia. Involvment of the biopsy margin by atypical hyperplasia is not seen. There are scattered intraglandular microcalcifications.

As one who has just gone through a biopsey --I would definately say go on with it.  It gave me such piece of mind when the "B9" report came back. I know that if I would have "waited and watched" I would have been a basket case most of the time.  No knowing is the worst - once you have the answer you can deal with whatever it is.  Definately go for it.

I can't even begin to tell you how supportive my family has been. My husband has been a real trouper.  He has waited on me hand and foot since my surgery - and my 6 year old daughter has been right by my side. I do find my husband getting edgy and I wonder if he's concerned about the results.  (I'm sure that's what it is) ---

The nurses at the Women's Center were just the greatest. It made me want to work there. They were so gentle and understanding. This whole ordeal has given me a totally new outlook on life. 

Hey Girls:

I'm having surgery tomorrow morning. I have two areas in my left breast which could not be seen well enought for the stero biopsy.  I'm having the wire deal and then two open biopsys.  The doc. said I could wait and watch or get them out -- "GET THEM OUT" I yelled! The hospital called and said it will be a long day tomorrow because of having to do two separate sections.  I'll be glad when it's over - I'm with you guys - the waiting is the worse

I'm new to the "breast cancer scare".  I have two clusters of microcalcifications that could not be biopsied (SP?) because the radiologist did not feel comfortable with the images he was getting. I go to the surgeon tomorrow and I'm sure he will give me the option of watching and waiting or getting them out. I've already decided they are coming out asap!  Anyway, I really admire you guys! I'm getting the breast cancer bike and my friend bought me the Brighton breast cancer necklace.  I'm now a huge supporter of breast cancer research.  Sorry it took this for that to happen. You guys are the best!

Hey Tommysmommy;

I'm new too.  This has been a great place for support. I was supposed to have a stereo biopsy last week but the radiologist couldn't see the spots well enough to do it. I go to the surgeon this coming Tuesday. In all probability I will have them taken out. Everyone I have talked to has said "better safe than sorry" -- I'm sure you will do fine.  If anything, this has taught me to live each day!  I just got the Brighton Breast Cancer necklace from a friend for my birthday.  One of the charms says "Live Life to the Fullest" -- I have learned that lesson through this!  And if things come out good - I hope I don't forget it!

Sassa:

Did you have clustered microcalcifications? or what, and what happened to you?

Didn't have the biopsy after all this. The radiologist said the clusters were to hard to locate and he didn't want to go prying all through my breasts (thanks!).  ANyway, he said now i could have surgery to get them out of just watch them for 2 years by having a mammo every 3-6 months. What do you guys think?

I need some advice. I was supposed to have a biopsy for two low grade suspicious microcalcifiction clusters this morning. When I got to the hospital the radiologist did not want to do the biopsy because he could not get a clear image of the suspicious areas.  He said I have two choices: (1) have them surgically removed (which he said my surgeon would want to do) (2) watch them for two years with a mammogram every 3-6 months. I would like some feed back on advice of what to do -- and some of you who have had this scenerio given to you and what you did or wished you would have done.

thank you for your help

Our situation is almost identical. I also have two microcalcification clusters in my left breast. I have a stereotactic biopsy on May 7 (it was scheduled for May 8 but got moved up a day).  I two am very concerned and worried. I hope I get my results back before the 14th...I was hoping for the Friday afterward so that I don't have to go the weekend without knowing.  I'm also wondering how painful the procedure will be. I have one cluster biopsied at 9:30 AM and have a one hour rest period then the other area biopsied at 11:30AM......