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Nov 12, 2017 08:51AM
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The radiologist showed me the microcalcifications on the diagnostic mammogram. 1 spot was focused on. She told me that I had Stage 0 breast cancer and emphasized it was the earliest Stage to be caught. I am scheduled for a biopsy at a breast center. How accurate is the radiologist diagnosis, and can they see microinvasions? I'm very nervous.
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10/26/2017, DCIS, Right, 2cm, Stage 0, Grade 3, ER-/PR-
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Nov 12, 2017 12:29PM
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pamelakp
Once again this was answered elsewhere today
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Dec 14, 2017 03:51PM
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Being sent for steriotactic biopsy, birad 4 b, 4 mm ductal carcinoma in situ. Radiologist said because of the way it's grouped and shaped he cannot even say it's any where near benign. Treatment would be surgery and radiation.. biopsy is to see if it's for certain cancer and if it's stayed in the duct or if it's invasive.
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Dec 15, 2017 08:43AM
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iris, I am confused by the combination of "BIRADS 4b" and the statement that the radiologist " cannot even say it's any where near benign", as the suspicion level associated with 4b is only "moderately low". The positive predictive value of BIRADS 4b is approximately 36%, meaning that about 36% of the findings with that classification will actually be bc. Can you post your imaging report here?
Dx
12/10/2002, DCIS, Right, 1cm, Stage 0, Grade 2, 0/3 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2-
Surgery
12/19/2002 Lumpectomy: Right; Lymph node removal: Sentinel
Surgery
12/23/2003 Reconstruction (right): Nipple reconstruction
Surgery
Reconstruction (right): Saline implant
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Reconstruction (right): Tissue expander placement
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MTwoman,
Biopsy was done on the 21st results should be in on the 29th. Praying for benign
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Dec 24, 2017 10:32AM
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Hoping for b9 for you as well!
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12/10/2002, DCIS, Right, 1cm, Stage 0, Grade 2, 0/3 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2-
Surgery
12/19/2002 Lumpectomy: Right; Lymph node removal: Sentinel
Surgery
12/23/2003 Reconstruction (right): Nipple reconstruction
Surgery
Reconstruction (right): Saline implant
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Reconstruction (right): Tissue expander placement
Surgery
Mastectomy: Right
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Feb 19, 2018 04:42PM
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I am 63, was told by the mammographer I have calcifications. The radiologist never spoke to me, my doctor never spoke to me, the mammographer was the one telling me I had to do a magnification, then a test to see if I had enough tissue behind the nipple (where the calcifications are), then finally I need to come back for a biopsy. That was 3 weeks ago, My doctor never spoke with me, and when I called the office, I was told they don't do things that way. The doctor will only speak with me after the biopsy results are in. The radiologist making these decisions never showed her face to me. I felt like I was dealing with some Wizard of Oz, behind a curtain that no one could see.
Is this normal behavior from those that make these decisions? I feel that if I'm being told I need a biopsy, at least one doctor should explain to me exactly what they are seeing. Not that I don't have respect for mammographers, but they are not the ones making the decisions.
Frustrated.
Dx
3/15/2018, DCIS, Left, <1cm, Stage 0, Grade 2, ER+
Surgery
5/22/2018 Lymph node removal: Sentinel; Mastectomy: Left; Reconstruction (left): Tissue expander placement
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5/29/2018, DCIS, Left, <1cm, Stage 0, 0/3 nodes, ER+/PR+
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TaraLeeOm-
That does sound incredibly frustrating! We're so sorry you're not getting the answers you need. Have you had the biopsy yet? Please keep us posted on what happens!
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Feb 20, 2018 12:49AM
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I am getting the biopsy on the 26th. I almost feel like not getting it at this time, and finding anotherdoctor first.
Dx
3/15/2018, DCIS, Left, <1cm, Stage 0, Grade 2, ER+
Surgery
5/22/2018 Lymph node removal: Sentinel; Mastectomy: Left; Reconstruction (left): Tissue expander placement
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5/29/2018, DCIS, Left, <1cm, Stage 0, 0/3 nodes, ER+/PR+
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Feb 20, 2018 04:02AM
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Hi TaraLee,
I think you're doing the right thing by getting the biopsy. Once you do that, you can always find another doctor for a second opinion. A BiRads 4B is moderately high risk for malignancy. Better to know what you're dealing with. Best wishes to you and let us know how it goes!
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12/28/2017, DCIS, Right, 1cm, Stage 0, Grade 2, ER+/PR+
Surgery
2/13/2018 Lumpectomy: Right
Radiation Therapy
3/27/2018 Whole breast: Breast
Hormonal Therapy
4/25/2018 Tamoxifen pills (Nolvadex, Apo-Tamox, Tamofen, Tamone)
