Waiting for Test Results
Discussion List
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MRI Screening - BIRADS 4 biopsy recommended
I had a biopsy in 2015 which came back as consistent with a ruptured cyst wall and fibroadenomatoid change. It was in my left breast at 2:30, 9 cm from nipple. I had ultrasound followup every six months for two years with no findings. I have dense breast tissue and some other factors that make me high risk - I have 27.8%…
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The Waiting is Making me Irritable
This is my first post here and I'm not going to lie, I feel like I am intruding where I don't belong and being overdramatic. The end of September, I had my first screening mammogram at 46. I didn't think anything of it, and the tech told me that being my first mammogram, not be surprised if I got a call back because…
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Bi-rads 4c, what an insane week
Hello, Just wanted to introduce myself in the 'Waiting for Test Results' and hang out here for a few days ;) I can't believe how fast this week has progressed, and I have swung from not being able to breathe crying yesterday afternoon to pretty much filled with gratitude this afternoon at all the things that have gone…
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CT or PET for recurrence or new cancer Dx?
My tumor markers took a jump so oncologist ordered a brain MRI (had that today) and a PET scan for Friday. They called today and said insurance is denying coverage and will only cover a CT. How is that for detection especially ILC? I'm a bit irritated / concerned of course.
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Axilla Lymph Node with Mildly Thickened Cortex?
I have a large lymph node that's been watched since February. I was given a BIRADS 3 and told to come back in 6 mo. Today was my follow up and while the radiologist doesn't think it's anything malignant, she'd now like to do a biopsy as the node has not gone down in size. She said there hasn't been a change in 6 mo which…