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Here I am again
Hi Everyone, I have been an infrequent visitor to this site since 2005 (or was it 2006, can't remember). At that time, I had archtiectural distortions that resulted in an excisional biopsy within a week. I got lucky and it turned out it was sclerosing adenosis and atypical ductal hyperplasia. I have been vigilant since…
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Armpit and breast pain
Hello All, I hope you are all doing well. I'm a bit confused and needless to say nervous. I'll give a little history and an update. October 2020 - I had two fibroadenomas removed from my left breast which had been watched for about 7-8 months. I experienced breast pain while they were there and after they were removed.…
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Breast biopsy on friday
Hi. Just joined this community. Had mammograms and ultrasound and was rated: BiRads 4B Having ultrasound guided core biopsy on friday. hypoechoic irregular asymmetry mass w/small amount of microcalcifications along border. possible vascular invasion. Can anyone comment on that? I'm bracing myself.
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ymphovascular invasion not identified.
On July 6th almost a month ago now. I found out my 67 year old mom had breast cancer. My world completely changed. Instead of looking at articles about celebrities having affairs online. I've been looking biopsies and the terms that are included in them. Keep in mind I've been having to go to work 40 plus hours a week.…
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Fibroepithelial lesion / Phyllodes Tumor
Hi! I’m 40 and I noticed a small lump around September of last year. It was small but not painful and seemed to appear over night. Having experienced cyst previously, I waited until March of this year to finally get it checked out. I was told it was a 1.1cm probable fibroadenoma and to follow up in 6 months. In May I…
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"Difficult" Biopsy Needed
Radiologist says I need a biopsy that will be difficult to do. That makes me nervous. I did a regular screening mammogram (I am 67), and they noticed a small "density" that wasn't on my mammogram from 18 months earlier. I have very fatty breasts so things show up easily. I was called back today for a diagnostic mammo and…
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"There is no component information for this result."
I just got a message that I had a new test result in my patient portal. I had a lumpectomy with sentinel node removal yesterday, and this test result indicated that it was for the sentinel nodes. However, when I read it, it said, "There is no component information for this result." But at the bottom it also said "final…
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Having my first biopsy today. Nervous as hell!
I'm 43. I had my first mammogram in Nov 2019 and it came back fine. Said I had fibroglandular breasts, not dense breasts. I was supposed to have my 2nd mammogram in Nov 2020, but the hospital had a huge hack and they were unable to do mammograms for a few months. It was rescheduled to Feb 2021. But then I broke my ankle…
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Going crazy, waiting is the worst!!
It has been over a month since I had my first imaging (April 9), and I've had to wait for each appointment for what feels like forever. I had a diagnostic mammo, ultrasound, MRI (bi-rads 4), back to ultrasound-guided biopsies which failed, so now waiting for the MRI-guided biopsies next Monday. I was prepared to wait some…
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Scared - Focal Asymmetry with New Architectural Distortion
Hi, new here and scared/anxious I had my routine screening mammo (3D) on 5/5. This is only my 2nd one. My very first one in 2019 was normal. I got a message on 5/7 saying it was a callback and I needed to have more images. I figured it was because they couldn't see something clearly because I have very large breasts.…
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Biopsy tomorrow for calcifications BI-RADS 4B
Hi all, Just wanted to get some thought and reassurance from those who have been in this situation. I had my first mammogram screening two weeks ago which came back with suspicious calcifications. I had the diagnostic mamm last week which confirmed the suspicions and I am scheduled for a biopsy tomorrow. I am going out of…
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Waiting on Oncotype DX results - insurance wont pay for test
So in the last 3 weeks I've had 2 surgeries. I was told that the oncotype info is super important because the information will help us determine if I need to have chemo, and which concoction to use for chemo. Anyway, I was told it would take 2 weeks or so to get those results. I'm still recovering from surgery #2 and have…
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Biopsy Set for 3/26, BIRADS 4, brief report a good sign?
Hi all. I'm hoping someone can give me some insight on my report while I wait for my biopsy to happen. In 2018 I had been told that I needed MRIs every 6 months for some areas in my breast that were classified as BIRADS 3 and everyone seemed to agree were benign. However, when I got the bill for my first breast MRI at over…
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Why does lumps not show on mammo or ultrasound
hi there, I have posted once before, but didn't really get anyone who has been through the same. I have 2 large lumps. 1 in each breast. it has grown a lot since last year July. it feels like each one it is more than 5cm. My mammo and ultrasound was last year July. it was smaller then, but it could be felt by myself, gp…
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Waiting for two different biopsies and freaking out
39 F Canadian. Looking for advice or personal experience to help with my tortuous anxiety. Mammogram and ultrasound two weeks ago and now waiting for biopsy. Found out I have 2 scheduled and a month away! First one is ultrasound guided and the second is mammogram guided (I think for calcification). I don't understand why I…
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Fibroadenoma (or ca) and papilloma together in the same breast?
Has anyone had two separate lumps with two different diagnoses? My radiologist mentioned this as a possibility as I have two lumps kind of close to each other one under and one near the nipple. And also have some nipple discharge. Never imagined that there could be two different things going on with my lumps! Both are…
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28, pregnant, BIRADS 5, waiting for biopsy results
Hi everyone, I'm not sure what advice I'm looking for here. I'm just scared. Found a lump on my left breast last week. Because I'm 22 weeks pregnant, they got me an ultrasound the next day. I was immediately sent for a biopsy yesterday as I was told the lump is 2.9cm by 2cm and has uneven borders. I had six samples taken…
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Freaked Out and Maybe Extreme
Hello all, So I had a breast MRI Sunday and now need an MRI biopsy. The MRI was very painful for me and now I have costocondritis from it. At first I was upset now I'm just pissed off. I've been on pins and needles all week waiting for an appointment which I thought was going to be made for an ultrasound biopsy now it…
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How do you deal with the anxiety
I have a biopsy tomorrow for some loosely grouped microcalcifactions that have grown and have a slight pleomorphic shape since the last mammogram. My radiologist told me that he would be surprised if it was anything but due to my high risk background, needed to check. He also said he has been surprised before. I had a MRI…
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I’m not sure what to make of my report
I was assigned a Birads 4, and without a letter I understand it to mean 23-34%ish. But there’s some unfavourable language in the report so I’m curious as to what anyone else’s take might be. Findings: On additional mammography cases videos, the asymmetry in the outer right breast persists with lobulated margins. The…
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biopsy yesterday-waiting for results
Hi everyone! I’m not exactly new here but have never posted before, only read. I just had my 3rd biopsy yesterday and the waiting for results doesn’t get any easier. All have been due to micro calcifications. The first was 13 years ago. I was so scared and my imagination ran wild. I just “knew” I had cancer and really…
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Waiting for biopsy. Bi-rads (4)
Hi Everyone. I'm new and like so many here, waiting on tests. I had my annual screening mammogram on 12/21/20 and got called back for more views and ultrasound, which was done on 1/4/21. After those were complete the radiologist referred me for a biopsy stating the asymmetry was consistent throughout the new views. I am…
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Pregnant and BIRADS 4
Hi everyone, I’m new here, 34yo and 6 months pregnant with my first. I just had a core needle biopsy on Tuesday after ultrasound found an irregular lump in my breast and the radiologist marked it BIRADS 4. The lump is described as a “hypoechoic nodule seen with mild irregularity with a hyperechoic rim. This measures 1.6 x…
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50/50 Chance.
Hello Didn't know if I should post or even be here. All started with a breast infection. Antibiotics helped but didn't completely cure. Then ultrasound came back Birads 3. Doctor wanted more tests. Mammogram showed an area or concern - microcalcifications. Called back for magnified mammogram. Came back Birads 4 (no…
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Extra pics on left side, so worried
Hello, I had my yearly mammon and ultrasound today. But this year, I had to get extra pic on my left side both for the mammo on ultrasound. For the mammo the tech said there was a skin fold. For the ultrasound the tech (different one) said she needed pictures to compare possible changes in my left breast from last year. I…
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Architectural distortion
Hi! I’m 39 and had my screening mammogram done about 6 months ago. I was called back for a diagnostic of my right breast and an ultrasound of my left. The left was just lumpy as both breasts are very dense. The distortion that was seen on my right breast was not there in the diagnostic one so the radiologist told me she…
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New here....Bi-rad 5 :-(
Hi. I had a mammogram and ultrasound showing a small mass in my left breast. I have been reading online and trying to prepare for the worst since the report said Bi-rad 5. I had my biopsy on Tues, waiting to hear back. I have only told a couple of people because I don't want to worry anyone. So far, I haven't really been…
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Crazy week
Please accept my apology if I'm posting wrong. I'm experiencing changes to my breasts and my Rheumatologist advised me to see a dermatologist after skin ointment didn't work. The dermatologist looked and immediately performed a biopsy. Two days later she called with the pathologist's "preliminary" finding of abnormal blood…
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Architectural Distortion
Went for my yearly mammo & US on August 18th. Didn't give either test a second thought until my phone rang at 11:00 AM on August 19th. saying the radiologist read my report and needs to me come in for for images. I am 54 years old and my maternal grandmother was diagnosed with BC at age 71. The below is the information on…
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Anyone deal with a hematoma after biopsy?
Tomorrow will be one week since my core needle biopsy. I had the normal soreness for a day or so, and by Saturday I felt pretty much back to normal. I was still feeling pretty much pain-free until starting at mid-morning today. Of course I had just had my follow-up with my BS early this morning, and I felt fine while I was…