Asymmetrical Density

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needtotalk
needtotalk Member Posts: 59
edited June 2014 in IDC (Invasive Ductal Carcinoma)

Hi there, here I am again.  I was diagnosed with Ductal carcinoma in my right breast two years ago.  I just had my 2nd mammo and they found asymmetrical density in my LEFT breast (that had not been on my last mammo).  I have to go for an ultrasound next week, but of course am freaking out.  Does anyone know what asymmetrical density is?

Thank you!!!!

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  • Gitane
    Gitane Member Posts: 1,885
    edited October 2009

    When looking at the mammo they look at both breasts at the same time to see if one looks different from the other in a significant way.  If they are significantly different they are "asymmetrical" (not symmetrical, that is not the same) and it could be because there is a "density" (thick place) in one breast that is not showing in the other.  A density does not necessarily mean cancer, but it should be checked out.

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