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Concerned about conflicting advice -
Hi everyone. Thank you for taking the time to read this. I was really happy to receive a BIRADS 2 diagnosis for microcalcifications that my doctor was keeping an eye on. My radiologist told me I was all set and to come back when I’m 40 (I was 36). I’m now 37 and pregnant with my first. Going over my records, I see dr…
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Research News: New ACR Guidelines Say All Women Should Have Breast Cancer Risk Assessment by Age 25
New ACR Guidelines Say All Women Should Have Breast Cancer Risk Assessment by Age 25 May 9, 2023 New ACR guidelines say all women — particularly women considered high risk — need a breast cancer risk assessment by age 25. Read more…
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Research News: Incorrect AI Advice May Affect Accuracy of Mammogram Readings
Incorrect AI Advice May Affect Accuracy of Mammogram Readings May 6, 2023 If an AI support system offers incorrect advice, it may affect how accurately radiologists read mammograms, no matter how experienced they are. Read more…
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Scared - Asymmetry seen in posterior on mammogram
I’m freaking out a bit. I had my annual mammogram on Monday and on Friday got the report. The radiologist is recommending additional imaging. The report says: PRIOR STUDY COMPARISON:3/28/2022 Bilateral MAMMOGRAPHY, SCREENING WITH 3D, CP. TISSUE DENSITY:There are scattered areas of fibroglandular density. FINDINGS:DIGITAL…
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Ultrasound results please help
I'm 45 and at my regular check up my dr. told it was time to start mammograms. Since I'm self employed, my insurance doesn't pay for preventative care so I decided to pay for a "herscan" 3D ultrasound instead of a mammogram b/c it was advertised as more thorough and I was going to have to pay anyway. The results came back…
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Cyst
Not sure if this the correct forum for me to ask a question. I'm 43yrs old, today I went in for a mammogram. Got same day results and I have to go back for a ultrasound due to "increase in size of several presumable cyst in lower inner right breast". I had no idea I had cyst on that side. Since this is My question is what…
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Ultrasound results help?
hello, I had an ultrasound today for a lump on my clavicle. It is a lymph node that is swollen. The results state this: a solid hypoechoic lesion with central increased echogenicity is present at the palpable abnormality in the left upper chest wall. It measures 17 x 6 x 11 mm. Could anyone tell me what this means? Nobody…
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Feeling confused and concerned
Hi there, I’m a recently turned 40 year old woman in Colorado, USA. I went in on April 10 for my screening mammogram and was called back due to a focal asymmetry in my left breast at 3 o’clock posterior depth, approximately 7cm from nipple. There was no mass noted in the screening mammogram. This morning I went in to…
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Worried and stressed-lump on collarbone and armpit
hello, I am 28 years old. I have family history of breast cancer. Am diabetic and have had 2 beautiful children. About 10 days ago I noticed a lump sitting on/above the left collarbone area. I made an appointment with my doctor and she felt around and said there is also a lump in my left arm pit. I did mention that I had…
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Persistent IBC symptoms, confusion and fear about what to do next.
Hi, I am re-posting as my last post went up just before the forums migrated over to their new and improved update! I am 36F and having a lot of trouble 1) differentiating between symptoms and anxiety and 2) understanding what to do next. I fear deeply that I am just allowing IBC to progress, knowing it moves quickly, but…
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Waiting for Biopsy Results
I don't have a breast issue; I just didn't know where to turn since my issue is rather unusual. A few weeks ago I found a small lump behind my left ear. Since then I've gone through a rollercoaster of despair, hope, extreme fright, you name it. An ultrasound showed a 2.3 cm nodule in my parotid gland. I had a biopsy on…