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Another biopsy, worried
Hi! I’m no stranger to having biopsies. Back in 2011, I had an excisional biopsy for a papilloma that was causing discharge from my nipple. At that time, it was revealed that along with the papilloma, I had ADH. Initially, I was offered Tamoxifen, but due to a blood clotting disorder, my doctor said I wasn’t a candidate.…
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51 years old, image - new microcalc group & mass but many ok in past
will have 1 or 2 biopsies in 12 days and after screening tomo mammo & ultrasounds came back with a new mass and cluster of microcalcifications in left breast. I’ve had 10 years of 6 month follow ups and 1 biopsy 7 years ago in upper outer left breast. Meanwhile my MD has just retired and no new MD. Kindly the radiologist…
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Asymmetry on first screening mammogram. Scared. Please help.
I'm 40 and got my first screening mammogram (3D) a few days ago. They found a "small lateral asymmetry best seen on CC tomosynthesis" on my left breast. They didn't see any microcalcifications. They captured a few extra images, so I'm guessing they saw it on multiple ones. The BIRADS score is 0, which means they need…
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Breast Cancer Screening for Women in Their 40s Improves Survival
Breast Cancer Screening for Women in Their 40s Improves Survival Sep 6, 2023 Breast cancer screening for women in their 40s led to better survival for those who were diagnosed with the disease. Read more…
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Ultrasound detected irregular hypoechoic VERY NERVOUS
In January of this year I felt a lump in my breast went the next day and my gynecologist referred me for ultrasound. This came up as a cyst. Then, I noticed how big and tense it feel and my skin is puckering. Now they ordered a biopsy category 4. I’m scared to death! Based on my results can anyone tell if have similar…
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Not diagnosed, waiting for results
I have never posted in anything like this before. I was given a BI RADS 5 rating with an axillary lymph node with 7mm cortical thickening. There’s zero family history, I’m 45 years old, I’ve never had an unusual test result before and other than a few extra pounds I am very healthy. This time I felt a lump but it came out…
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Worry about IBC
Hello everyone! My name is Alexandra I'm 25 years old. I'm from Eastern Europe, from a country called Romania, I'm absolutely terrified. Last month I discovered something that looked like a pimple on my right breast. I squeezed it and it got infected. I went to a gynecologist who told me that my breasts looked normal. I…
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More People Younger Than 50 Being Diagnosed With Cancer
More People Younger Than 50 Being Diagnosed With Cancer Aug 23, 2023 Cancer cases are increasing in people younger than 50, especially in younger women. Read more…
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Nipple discharge/letdown feeling
Hi all, I’ve been experiencing right clear/yellow nipple discharge from my right breast since Novemberish of last year. It’s only when I squeeze, never spontaneous. I’ve been to my Obgyn and had an ultrasound and a mammogram, which resulted nothing but dense breasts. There’s no palpable lumps. I had a prolactin level drawn…
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Does Fibrocystic Breasts cause back pain?
Hi, my name is Mary and I have had fibrocystic breast (mainly left) for a few years now. I am 37 years old. I was just wondering if any of you experienced upper back pain (between the shoulder blade and spine) in regards to your fibrocystic breast? I have daily pain in the left breast, along with left rib pain, and armpit…
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Mammography Plus Ultrasound Better Than Mammography With AI for Dense Breasts
Mammography Plus Ultrasound Better Than Mammography With AI for Dense Breasts Aug 9, 2023 A mammogram plus an ultrasound was better than an AI-assisted mammogram at finding cancer in dense breasts. Read more…
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AI-Supported Mammogram Reading Detects 20% More Cancers
AI-Supported Mammogram Reading Detects 20% More Cancers Aug 2, 2023 Using artificial intelligence to help read mammograms found more cancers than the standard double reading by two radiologists. Read more…
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Is titanium marker safe after biopsy?
I keep reading that the markers 'can stay in the body indefinitely'. Does anyone reallly know if there are safety issues involved? Can they migrate further into the tissue after a period of time? Can they cause infections down the road? After all it's a foreign object in the body I would think it would cause a reaction…
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What does this mean? What to expect. BI-RADS 5
LEFT BREAST MAMMOGRAM At the site of the palpable lump at around 11:00 4 cm from the nipple is a spiculated irregular mass containing pleomorphic calcifications. No additional abnormality identified. LEFT BREAST ULTRASOUND: Ultrasound of the entire left breast was performed and demonstrates an antiparallel hypoechoic mass…
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Birad3 is now amended to Birad 4A
My diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound was amended to Birad 4A this morning from a Birad 3. Has anyone had this happen? Does anyone know the reasoning behind it? I feel like these numbers are just being thrown around like a calling out bingo numbers. Back story, I discussed with the NP that I see after my Birad 3 results…
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MRI Bi Rads 3
Hello Friends, I have had many lumps over the years in my breasts. I am 58 now. My mother had breast cancer in her 70's. My maternal grandmother died of ovarian cancer in her 80's. 18 years ago I had a lumpectomy that the Dr's thought was cancer, but it was PASH. Then in 2014 I had a suspicious area in my breast, and had a…
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Diagnostic Mammogram and Ultrasound came back as BIRADS-3 -Need advice & guidance
Hello all, I'm hoping that you all might be able to place my mind at ease a little bit. I'm 45 years old and was placed in the high breast cancer category at age 40 based on my DNA genetics test. I do not have the BRCA gene. I have a maternal aunt that had breast cancer later in life and 3 paternal great-aunts that had…
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ABUS recall and panicked (again)
I'm back again and hoping I can get some support again this go around from all of you wonderful ladies!! I am a 40F and I posted in here last year when I had my first ever Mammogram a couple months before I was to get married. They found a mass that required repeat testing and eventually a core biopsy. I ended up with 4…
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Biopsy tomorrow
41 year. Had baseline, first annual mammogram back in January and due to dense breasts and abnormal finding in right breast went back for diagnostic that showed 7mm benign appearing micro calcifications so scheduled for f/u in 6 months. Went back last week and that mammo revealed the micro calcifications were more grouped…
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Need a surgeon in DC or NOVA
My daughter was being followed for a breast mass that was biopsied three years ago and found to be benign. It was suggested she get an MRI as a baseline after having ultrasounds every year and a family history of breast cancer (me). For the record, I had genetic testing and did not test positive for any breast cancer gene.…
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Second opinion?
Hello everyone, I'm new here. I recently had two breast biopsies on the same right breast. Both turned out to be benign but they suggested a surgery consult. It says I have a sclerosing papillary lesion. My breast surgeon is suggesting surgery, but my primary care and brother who is a doctor is saying it's not necessary…
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Waiting for biopsy 8/7 and anxious
@adrock73 wrote: I am going to have a biopsy 8-7. Very very scared. One radiologist says it is for sure IDC. How do you manage severe anxiety and constantly worry about this. Can’t sleep can’t work can’t do anything. I am on a tranquilizer but it makes me dopey.
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Dimpling in left breast at 26, worsened over time, ultrasound scheduled
Hello, Thank you for providing this space. I am 26 years old with no history of trauma or surgery to the breast. I also have no children and have never breastfed. As I am in between insurance during the midst of all this (recently lost my job), I do not have a PCP and paid out of pocket to be seen as soon as possible. The…
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Nonpalpable Mammographic Findings
From the American College of Radiology "With improved imaging techniques, screening mammograms enable early detection of smaller cancers. Most lesions detected mammographically are benign. Noncalcified lesions of concern on screening mammograms include masses, bilateral masses, focal asymmetries, and architectural…
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"What Should I Ask My Doctor?"
I am hoping to kill more than one bird with this post. Many posts ask this question. "I am going to see the ________ doctor, what questions should I ask?". Many other posts ask ""I am reading the report of my imaging and I don't understand it". Also "These are my results and recommendations should I get a second opinion?"…
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Breast Pain
From the American College of Radiology "The etiology of breast pain is not well understood and is probably multifactorial. Several possible causes have been studied, particularly for cyclical mastalgia, including a disturbance of hypothalamic control, abnormal hormonal response to stimuli, abnormal end-organ sensitivity,…
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How much time the Radiologist spends with you
"But the radiologist was only in the room for a few minutes, how can they make a decision that quickly?" “They hardly looked at the screen! They didn't even examine me" I have heard and read this enough that I feel an explanation is warranted. The veterans here know these facts well enough but there may be some new to…
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Breast Imaging Information / Resources
In addition to the wonderful information available here at BreastCancer.Org, the following sites are recommended by the American College of Radiology for patient information on breast imaging and breast related procedures: Find an accredited breast imaging center or see if your center is accredidted by the ACR: Edited by…
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How to Read a Mammogram Part 2
Since I issued Part 1 of this topic I have seen member's posts where they have drawn conclusions regarding their reports based on only one or two of an abnormality's features listed in the report. There are a finite number of features we look for in mammography and US to evaluate a mass. These include but are not limited…
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Benign and Malignant Causes of Nipple Changes
For those of you who enjoy reading the more lengthy technical articles. This covers many topics related to nipple changes and includes embryology and normal anatomy. It is from the RSNA so it has some emphasis on imaging. It may touch on terms you find in your reports. It is fairly comprehensive. Click Here. Edited by Mods…