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younggrandmaof2
younggrandmaof2 Member Posts: 55

Hello All,

I am hoping to get a few answers to some questions.  I recently found some abnormalities in my left breast that I had a b9 incisional biopsy on several years ago.I am 47 years old and have had two b9 lumpectomies over the course of 14 years one in either breast.  14 years ago the lumpectomy pathology report read "breast showing focal moderate intraductal epithelial hyperplasia" - which from everything I've read is a good thing and "minute focus of atypical ductal hyperplasia involving one duct and multiple ductal cysts". - which from what I read now could possibly be not so good.  I have dense breasts and see a breast surgeon annually for mammo.  It seems every year they do a US after the mammo and last year talk of a MRI was mentioned.  I have just recently received a copy of this pathology report...the breast surgeon I see has never seen this report but will this month... and since I had felt the same abnormalities as many years ago have become extremely anxious after reading this.  I have my annual dx mammo on 11/13 and will see the breast surgeon the same day as I do every year.  I know a lot of progress has been made in diagnosing and treating ADH but I have also read that ADH and DCIS are very similar and can be mistakenly diagnosed.  Family history is not great...my dad's twin sister and my great grandmother only.  Any input would be greatly appreciated.  Not totally stressed out yet but sure wish the 13th would get here soon.

Thanks for your help!

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  • vtmom
    vtmom Member Posts: 46
    edited November 2009

    I have no answers for you, other then you need to keep asking questions to your doctors till you get satisfactory answers. If you are not getting them from you present doctors, then get a second opinion!

    I know it's hard to wait for answers. The present medical system is soooooo bad at making us wait for answers. When I first got diagnosed, I knew so little and had so many questions and so much fear. Hope you get your answers soon!

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