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Birad 4!!
I had my first mammogram on December 12th. It was pretty uneventful and didn't hurt as much as I thought it would, A few days later I got a call saying I had to come back for a diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound which I had done on December 23rd. Unfortunately, I have to have an ultrasound core needle biopsy on January…
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Sore, painful areola and nipple
Hi, Im stuck in a developing country due to Covid with inadequate healthcare. I'm from Australia and can't get home. Im 34, two children (6 and 3) who were both brestfed for 2 years each. I just want to know if anyone has the same symptoms as me. - Tender, painful nipple that came on the same day as my period. Couldn't…
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Liver lesion found on CT
Had a CT performed for another issue and report states, “8 mm low-density lesion with tiny soft tissue nodule in the right hepatic lobe. Consider dedicated liver imaging for further characterization.“ Anyone have a similar experience that wasn’t liver mets?
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HAS ANYONE HAD BI-RADS 4C SPICULATED MASS AND WAS BENIGN?
Going for a biopsy and consult with surgeon June 3rd. I have never been through this before. I was wondering if someone had this and mass was benign? Even if it wasn't I would like to know your experience. It is very scary when you are told something like this. I haven't told anyone but my husband. I'm trying to stay…
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Can a Spiculated mass BI-RADS 5 be a Fibroadenoma?
Hi I’m new here. My mammogram/US were done because I had found a dimpled area under my right breast when I raised my right arm. My report said "abnormality 9:00 position 5cm from the nipple there is a hypoechoic irregularly shaped spiculated mass measuring 1 x 1.8 x 1.4 cm. My BI-RADS score was 5. Two radiologists reviewed…
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What does this mamm result potentially mean?
This is from my mom's first mammogram- the one she got called back on. I finally got hold of this
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BI-RADS 5 - Needle Biopsy
Hello, I’m new to this forum and glad to be here. I’m 46 years old and have recently received the news that I have a small mass in my right breast. After a screening mammogram I was advised to have a diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound, which I did on Wednesday. The Radiologist came in immediately and was very serious as…
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Super worried and confused.
Hi there, So about two month a ago I got a little red itchy spot on my left breast. It went away. I gave it no thought. End of April, my left breast developed a red itchy rash spreading to under my breast. My right breast also developed this rash on the outer side of breast. I went to dr. She sent me for a ultrasound and…
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31 year old male. Biopsy on right breast Suggested
I’m freaking out right now. I felt this small pea sized little marble right above my right nipple. Had my lady and mom check it out. They didn’t seem concerned, my girl even said it could be a 3rd nipple. Fast forward to Monday, I get it checked out by the doc, was referred to take an ultrasound Wednesday. 4 pm today I get…
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Negative exams but symptoms persist!!!
Hello. I'm 39 years old. Last December I felt an extremely painful big lump in my right breast, on the first day of my period,about the size of a nut. A few days later I had an u/s which showed a 14mm lump. I went in 3 breast surgeons. They examined me and I had 2 new u/s. The lump was now 9mm. They told me not to worry…
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Dimples / indents under both breasts
Does anyone have any experience with dimples / indents under both breasts? I have about 4 or 5 under each of mine. They aren't visible when I stand normally, but are visible when I lean forward with a mirror under them. I have now seen three different doctors over them and none of them are concerned yet I am terrified. All…
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Asymmetry Questions
Hi! I had my first screening 3D mammogram (age 44) this week. My results came back with an area of asymmetry on my right breast (2:00-3:00 ish) and a possible second area that may just be the first one found, but in a different view. My last mammogram was in 2009 and the images are unavailable. They rated this BIRADS-0. It…
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I’m so nervous and scared
Hello I am 49 years old. My maternal grandmother had breast cancer and my mother had breast cancer twice (a reoccurrence). Both had treatment and responded well. My mom refused genetic testing but I tested in 2010 and was negative for Brca1 and 2. I have very dense breasts and go to an imaging center for my care. I had a…
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First Timer Here & A Nervous Nellie
I've been reading this forum for a couple of days and decided to share what I'm currently going through given that everyone seems so kind here and I'd love someone to "talk" to. I was taking off a sports bra on Friday, 2/19, and just happened to knock into a lump in my right breast in the upper right quadrant/near the…
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Getting married this year and scared to death!!
Hello there! I'm 39 years old and just had my first mammogram a couple weeks ago. I was called back to repeat one and to do an US as they said they found a 6mm mass in my left breast. I got in relatively quickly for the repeat testing. My US report came back BIRADS 4, it did not give an a, b or c category. Radiologist…
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New mammogram guidelines issued for people who get vaccinated
I just thought I would put this here. New mammogram guidelines issued for people who get vaccinated The vaccinations can cause the axillary lymph nodes to enlarge. This is a normal response and means the vaccine is working and the lymph nodes are doing their job but it can result in mammogram callbacks as normal reactive…
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MRI scheduled... Indent has gotten bigger..
Hello everyone... Back in March 10 I had a breast ultrasound done... It came back normal... I was happy for the news, but one of my indents has gotten bigger.. I simply dont think this is normal... The breast pains have continued... I know some women suggested i stop visiting this site, but i feel that my breast problem…
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New Lump
Hi Ladies! I wanted to post about my situation. I am sincerely hoping that one of you knowledgeable ladies can offer some suggestions. I do not mean to offend anyone by this post. So I found another lump a few days ago in my left breast. I am going to make an appointment with my obgyn and get a referral to the breast…
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Refusing Titanium Marker
I am 38 and for my baseline they found a mass they want it biopsied. I have no issue with that but I am leaning toward refusing the titanium marker. Has anyone refused it? My family has a history of this happening and then finding out it's benign. If there is a issue will it make it harder to locate the mass
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Waiting for mammogram after finding lump
Hello everyone! I have been on this forum a few times over the last 10 years or so and am back again. Quick.background. my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer in her early 40s. Mastectomy, chemo etc. Returned late 40s and she passed at 49. I found my first lump in 2009 at 31. Turned out to be a large fibroadenoma. Over…
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Brown nipple discharge - so anxious
Hello, I am 48 years old and very anxious. I’ve had a high prolactin level for as long as I can remember. I’ve had CT scans of my pituitary gland and it was normal. Due to this I’ve had discharge from my nipples for over 20+ Years. It’s varied from pale to yellow to greenish. My docs have checked my prolactin level several…
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Red Spots
I have a family history of BC with my sister passing from it. I have had small sinister looking (on ultrasound it has some characteristics of malignancy but has not grown/changed) lump in my left breast for about 5 years - it has been biopsied and clipped but they still do not have a definition for what it is. In the same…
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Birads 4c after normal screening mammogram
I am 49 years old. Last month I felt a lump on my left breast. I scheduled a screening mammogram, and also my primary doctor to check it out. When I saw my doctor, the mm result has not been backed yet, but with exam, she felt the lump too, concern enough that she ordered ultrasound and dx mammogram for me. While waiting…
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A Bit Spooked by MRI
Hi everyone, I was hoping to never post here, but everyone seems to be so kind and helpful, and I've been lurking for a long time so figured I'd start posting, even if I hope my worry is short-lived. I'm 29 and have had chronic pain in my right breast for about 3 years. I was very taken aback by how sudden the pain was,…
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Zero to Cancer in Just a Few Clicks
Let me start by admitting that anxiety is in my DNA, and my health anxiety in particular has gotten worse as I've gotten older. I'll be 63 next month. I've always been diligent about breast self-exam and mammogram appointments. Have had various benign issues (cysts, fibroadenomas). The skin texture is normal --- no raised,…
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Lots of lumps and an indentation
Hi all! I will start by saying I have my annual OB exam tomorrow morning where I will of course be discussing my concerns. I've been reading these forums for the past couple weeks now and everyone is so knowledgeable and friendly that I want to add my story here, as I'm sure come tomorrow I will have some questions for you…
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Microcalcifications please interpret my result
Hello, i am 31 years old and recently had a diagnostic mammogram. I am 3 months postpartum and breastfeeding my son. One month ago i felt a seed like lump on my right breast and went for mammogram. I emptied my breasts before the mammogram. Mammogram showed microcalcifications on my right breast and ultrasound showed…
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Lump found after Bilateral Mastectomy
Five minutes ago I discovered a small lump not far from my original cancer (outer edge of breast). Does the PS anchor silicone implants in any way? Could this be a calcification of some kind? I do some muscle strengthening with weight machines. I am on vacation, away from home, and shaking like a leaf.
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BiRads 4a, Waiting for Biopsy
Hi everyone. I am a newbie. I got a call back on my mammogram just before Thanksgiving and had my re-do last week. The radiologist told me I have a density at 12 o'clock, posterior third but no microcalcifications. My chart says BiRads 4a, so he wants me to have the stereotactic biopsy. I am 45 years old with none of the…
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Worried About Oozing Bleeding Areola
I've been dealing with this problem with my breast since February, a flaky and dry nipple (not really itchy at all). More recently the whole nipple and areola appears almost raw looking and oozes a clear-ish tinted yellow substance constantly (not from the tip of the nipple). This has caused me to start putting a large…