Not Diagnosed But Worried

For those who are experiencing symptoms or received concerning test results, but haven't been diagnosed with breast cancer.

Bi-rads 4 Suspicious for Malignancy
Hi everyone. I recently had my yearly mammogram, was called back in for a repeat diagnostic mammogram, and am now scheduled for a stereotactic biopsy on Wednesday. I am the type where I like to plan and research, so that I am prepared for best case/worst case scenario. I know that many say "don't think too much about it…
Interpreting Mammograms: Calcifications
from the American College of Radiology Breast Imaging Boot Camp
Pain Before Diagnosis
Hi everyone. I’m hoping you guys can give me some information or ideas. I have seen my ob and I have a diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound scheduled in 4 days. I’m wondering about the pain. It is my biggest symptom. The pain started out like I was cold. It wasn’t very painful, but my nipple hurt like I stepped into very…
US CDC guidelines for Lung Cancer screening
In the US, CDC does have a guideline for lung screening. And for some reason, lung screening, is not as widely known as colorectal or breast screening. But nonetheless, the language on their site does not include those whom have had breast cancer or have gone thru breast cancer treatments under the "whom should be…
Have a lump with negative mammogram and Ultrasound but MRI shows Non Mass Enhancement
Good afternoon, After noticing a lump about 1.5 inches around in my left breast, I went for a mammogram and ultrasound which showed nothing. Because I have extremely dense breasts and there is a palpable lump, they sent me for an MRI with contrast. It came back with the following results: "Left breast: There is extensive…
Let Down Feeling...Not pregnant! HELP!
Hi. I'm 37 and have been having pain in my left breast as well as a very disturbing "let down feeling" in both breasts. I have nursed three children so I'm very familiar with the feeling. My youngest is 7. I had 2 fairly large cysts drained from my left breast in Oct 2016, and a fibroadenoma removed from the right in Nov…
My BIRADS 4 experience, please have Faith
I had been having pain in my left breast for almost a year, until I decided to request a mammogram. I’m 39 years old, with no history of BC in my family. March 11th was my mammogram and they wanted to do a ultrasound right then in there too, before I left I was told “we found a mass and it needs to be biopsied” my world…
Looking for hope
Hi, I am 45 and just recently had my first Mammo. I have very dense breasts which led me directly from mammo to ultrasound. The tech told me at least 5 or 6 times that my right breast was very “angry” and she understood why it was hurting. I have a biopsy scheduled for Thursday (one week after mammo/ut) and of course the…
37 went for a Mamo,BiRad4 no subcategory non palpable nodule found. waiting for biopsy. Confused
I am 37 4 years ago I started getting very painful swollen cysts in my breasts. I had a Mamo and US done in 2020 no findings. Had my yearly with my GYN and he sent me to a surgeon to see about draining the cysts. The surgeon ordered another Mamo and US and the findings are as follows :Result: 4D 4 - DENSE Suspicious…
Focal Asymmetry?
I’m turning 60 this month and had my yearly mammogram this morning. It said “possible focal asymmetry” 8cm from left nipple upper quadrant. No other suspicious findings. No idea what this is. I don’t feel a lump. So I go for another mammogram on Thursday and US if needed. Obviously a little worried.
Worried
I noticed a patch on my breast couple of weeks ago. I feel no lumps and it doesn’t hurt. Any one can help with what this might be ? I’ve scheduled a dr appt but can’t stay off the internet googling (Edited by Mods to remove photo. Posting pictures of symptoms is prohibited per our Community Rules)
Birads 4B - a glimpse of hope
Hello all..I hope this will give hope to people who seeks “answers” to alleviate their anxiety. Each individual conditions may vary and may not give us the answer we seek but knowing that you are not alone on this trying times will help a lot in geting you by while waiting for that final verdict. 40 yr old, mother of 3,…
Lymph nodes not in ultrasound
Hi all, Today I had a diagnostic mammogram that included an ultrasound that felt really lackluster until I pressured the technician to look harder, and which ended with an appointment for a biopsy and a referral to a breast specialist for other tests as well as recommendation for a breast MRI. The supervising doctor found…
Scared - recent Mammo shows asymmetries on left breast need additional imaging
Hi everyone, Scared lady here! I have been having mammograms for the past 10 years annually. Went in this week expecting all to be normal. I got on my chart and it shows that additional imaging is needed to to multiple asymmetries in the left breast. I think the machine doing the imaging was a 3d machine. Anyhow in the…
MRI - Interpret results
Hi all, I went in August 2023 for a mammogram and all was fine minus a few cysts and have been recommended to a high risk clinic due to family history. This month I had my first MRI and now waiting to do biopsy. While I endlessly Google would anyone be able to interpret these results? It seems like a very large mass to…
Understanding my ultrasound
I have read this 100 times & just get more anxious. Age: 48.9 years Family history: mother has breast cancer at 73 years. Gene mutation report below if someone can help me better understand please Narrative & Impression EXAM:BI 2D DIAGNOSTIC MAMMOGRAM BILATERAL; BI US BREAST LIMITED BILATERALPatient Name: MCPHERSON,…
Benign biopsy but in need of lumpectomy
Hi all, I recently found a lump and was told to monitor it I ended up getting a comprehensive mammogram in February followed by a biopsy that came back negative but possible phyllodes tumor. I am scheduled for a lumpectomy on March 22nd I am concerned first and foremost that the pathology on the core needle biopsy was not…
Mammogram - recall severe anxiety and depression
I’m terrified ..I was recalled after my mammogram for the results below.. I’m going for a diagnostic mammogram/ultrasound .. can’t eat or sleep … I need information because Google has me in panic mode….any help would be appreciated… I’m 67 with dense breasts
Stabbing pain from biopsy
Hello all, I've just had my second biopsy on my right breast, which was fortunately negative. I'm high risk due to several family members having had breast cancer, which is why I'm checked every six months. This biopsy, however, was horrible. I told the doctor I wasn't completely numb, but she told me that I was just…
Wondering
Hi. I am new to this forum. I had thyroid cancer in 2018 and it was successfully removed. Also had to have a hysterectomy in 2016 due to fibroid tumors. I have been on levothyroxine since before 2016 for hypothyroidism. I have dense breast tissue and I know that this can be a concern when reading mammograms. I’ve recently…
Unknown mass- pretty scared
I'm in my early 30s and have a family history of breast cancer. I started having pain recently, went in for an exam and they found a lump. It's pretty large- 10cm and mobile in the upper outer quadrant. Hard to believe I noticed the pain before the lump but I've gained some weight and it's not visible. The doctor didn't…
Segmental Calcifications (BI-RADS 4) & Biopsy Questions
Hello! I (40F, no family history, no children, no symptoms) got my first mammogram in December and was called back to do another one two weeks ago. I was recommended a stereotactic biopsy because they found calcifications in my left breast. Like a lot of people, I googled my findings and started to have a lot of worries…
obgyn found a small mass yesterday
I have very dense breasts. My obgyn found a small mass in my left breast at 1 pm. i had my last mammogram march of 2023. AI 3D very detailed and everything was great. i am 46 f no history of breast cancer in my family. i can feel what she felt today. it is a small lump. it feels like always i knew my breasts to feel so i…
Asymmetry and architectural distortion
Went for my 6 month check up (due to multiple biopsies in left breast and one in right also had adh in left). Impression shows asymmetry in the right breast and questioned architectural distortion in the right medial breast. Was also reported that I have extremely dense breasts. Follow up mammogram and ultrasound not until…
ABUS found something / mammo clear
Hi all, I have had mammograms since I turned 40 (and am now 47) and my GYN suggested ABUS in addition to mammogram because I am category C re: breast density. Mammo was clear but I heard from GYN that they found a 7 mm area in the right breast that they want to examine further (BIRADS 0). GYN said to call breast center…
Interpreting Mammograms: Assymetry
from the American College of Radiology's Breast Imaging Boot Camp (some of the terms used are those taught by the famous lecturer and researcher Lazlo Tabar, MD)
male, undiagnosed but concerned after Multiple CT scans last year-
I had several CT scans two years ago for non-cancer related issues that have since resolved, but am now having some breast symptoms I'm afraid might be something serious. Unfortunately, I'm laid off and have sky-high health insurance deductibles, so I'm trying to do my due diligence before getting professional advice. Can…
Question about IBC BC statistics
I've been trying to find the answer to this via journal data, but no luck. Inflammatory breast cancer is cited as "very rare" and that "1-5%" chance of IBC. However, most women with IBC seem to be diagnosed once the IBC has caused the 'typical symptoms', many of these symptoms seem to imply that the BC had been in the…
What's my risk?
I have dense breast tissue and just got my MRI results. Being referred to a breast specialist? Im terrified!! I don't know what my results mean, can you help me understand?
For those diagnosed with fibroadenoma, did your fibroadenoma grow before your six-month follow-up?
Last May I noticed a lump in my right breast. It was the size of a pea. I had an ultrasound and the radiologist gave me a Birads 3 stating it was a fibroadenoma (two actually, one I couldn't feel but showed up on the ultrasound), and told me to come in 3 months for a follow-up. I went in August, again Birads 3, the…

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