Worried!! Bi-Rad 4B - waiting for biopsy

LilLee

Hi all, I had a follow-up ultrasound and mamo on 11/9 (results are below). I've been waiting over 2 weeks for my biopsy which is schedule for 11/26 and the waiting is unbearable. Everything I have read has been very concerning. Has anyone has similar findings and if so, what were your results? Thank you

BREAST ULTRASOUND: Targeted ultrasound of the left breast was performed at 3o'clock 8 cm from the nipple. There is a 0.6 x 0.7 x 0.6 cm round circumscribed hypoechoic mass with internal vascularity corresponding to the mammographic finding. Ultrasound-guided core biopsy is recommended.
RECOMMENDATION(S): Ultrasound-guided core biopsy of the left breast mass.
BI-RADS: 4B Suspicious - moderate suspicion for malignancy.

Salamandra

I had birads 5, though I didn't know it at the time. What I'll say is - the odds only matter until you get your result.

It's hard to predict. If the doctor felt confident it were cancer, it would presumably be birds 5, which means there's at least a strong chance it's benign. But you don't know until you know, and the waiting sucks. If it is cancer, it sounds like it would be quite tiny and caught early, so that's positive. Caught early and treatable means excellent chances you'll die of something unrelated.

Hang in there!

LilLee

Salamandra, thank you for your post! Hope you are well.

LilLee

I’m having my biopsy today. Preparing for the worst but praying for the best. One good thing is … the waiting is finally over

Salamandra

Thinking of you!

LilLee

Finally got results... its a Fibroadenoma! Thank you so much for listening. Wishing you health and happiness!

MinusTwo

Good news LilLee. Happy Holidays

Kipani

How are you doing lillee? Thinking of you

MinusTwo

Kipani - Fibroadenoma is a non cancerous breast lump so she's clear.

LilLee

Yes, I'm clear! I want to thank all of you for checking in. This board has been such a wealth of knowledge and support for me during the past few weeks. Thankfully I'm come out on the right side of things. I wish you all good health and happiness going forward.