Waiting on biopsy results from intraductal mass

bcraft14

Good Evening,

Thanks for allowing me to join. I’ve read these posts for info the last few years but just wanted to reach out for thoughts and support😍. I’ve had 6 month US and mammograms the past two years and one biopsy with negative results. Always a BiRads 3 . Developed large painful lump at 10:00 which looked b9. The US showed a 6mm intraductal mass Hypoechoic that “ looks like a papilloma and appears malignant.” BiRads 4. Today they aspirated the cyst and began a FNA of the smaller mass. They were unable and switched to a core biopsy (which was not the most pleasant thing) and took about 8 samples. Results due next week. I’ve read the studies about excising all intraductal masses due to false negatives and increase of chance of cancer later, but the studies were quite small. Just wondering if any of you have opinions or advice? I do know that if it is malignant the prognosis is good. TIA for any info!

Becky

Beesie

Don't know the answer to your question about excising all intraductal masses - I would guess it might depend on what the core biopsy found - but wanted to wish you good luck... hopefully your string of benign results continues!

djmammo

bcraft14

The short answer is all are removed, most are benign.

bcraft14

Thanks so much for your reply and well wishes! It’s just so nice to have a place to get information from those who have been there before! I also love your quote😁

bcraft14

Thanks for clarifying this. My radiologist was very helpful—— I had no idea how long and extensive your training is!!!! Appreciate your post and glad to know I’m heading in the right direction