BI-RADS 3 result today - still have anxiety
Had a diagostic mammogram and ultrasound today. Got a BI-RADS3 score and need to follow up in 6 months. I know this means like a 2% chance of malignancy, but I'm still worried.
LEFT DIAGNOSTIC MAMMOGRAM WITH CAD AND TOMOSYNTHESIS AND LEFT BREAST ULTRASOUND
CLINICAL INDICATION: Follow-up left breast calcifications.
COMPARISON: All prior mammograms dating back to 2020
TECHNIQUE: Unilateral diagnostic digital mammographic views. Images were checked with the R2 CAD
system. Left breast ultrasound also performed.
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FINDINGS: The breasts demonstrate scattered fibroglandular densities (Breast Density Category 
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MAMMOGRAM: Persistent calcifications within the upper outer left breast at mid depth.
Calcifications appear punctate on the CC magnification view and linear on the lateral view,
suggesting benign milk of calcium. Calcifications appear within a questionable oval asymmetry.
ULTRASOUND: Targeted ultrasound performed to the upper outer 1:00 left breast 6 cm from the nipple
and demonstrates no definite sonographic correlate for the mammographic finding.
Incidentally seen benign intramammary lymph node within the 2:00 left breast 7 cm from the nipple.
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IMPRESSION AND RECOMMENDATION:
Persistent calcifications within the upper outer left breast which may represent a benign process.
No sonographic correlate. Six-month follow-up diagnostic left breast mammogram recommended to
evaluate stability.
Patient was informed of the examination results and recommendations upon completion of the study.
ANY FURTHER EVALUATION SHOULD BE BASED ON CLINICAL ASSESSMENT.
BI-RADS Final Assessment Category 3: Probably Benign
Management Recommendation: Short interval follow-up
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Beth I think a 6 month follow up is standard here and you are receiving excellent care. They do no as of yet see a condition that triggers a need for further investigation (such as other imaging or biopsy). Take this time to care for yourself, for your anxiety. This whole imaging business isn't easy because sometimes they "see" things that won't be a problem for you and it takes a while to wrap your head around that. Don't be hesitant to let your medical team whether a PCP etc know you need support if you find you cannot release this. Take care and let us know how things are at your 6 month follow up.
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