Biopsy Results today or tomorrow: Birads 5 & Large Mass

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DancingElizabeth
DancingElizabeth Member Posts: 415
edited April 2016 in Waiting for Test Results

Hi All,

I read my right breast ultrasound report - last Thursday and I nearly had a full blown anxiety attack. I was already told about the ultrasound verbally (the day before) but - maybe I didn't hear everything the MD was saying - as I was in shock at the time. Birads 5, large mass and LOTs of calcification. I'm still in shock because there is NO BC in my family medical history and next to no cancer at all.

But, the report was posted to my online health website the next day. It said all of the above in the title of this thread including "highly suspicious for malignancy". I work in the medical field and know what all that stuff means - so I know it will be horrible. I read this - 5 minutes before the biopsy - the nurses were very kind and handed my a box of tissues and lots of hugs...

I get the biopsy results today or tomorrow. But - they already set up an appt. for me to meet with a BS and RN care coordinator - for Friday.

Right now I'm hoping its not grade C. And, not in my bones or lymph nodes...or anywhere else.

The only thing that I have to hang onto is that I has a comprehensive metabolic blood panel at my physical a couple months ago and at least that was normal.

I could really use some support right now...

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  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 19,757
    edited April 2016

    You'll get all the support you need here. This time will all be a blur. Maybe you could take someone with you for your results and to ask questions at your appointments?

    Not sure what you mean by grade C...unless you mean Cancer. And define "large mass". I had a mass so big years ago that the surgeon said he knew it wasn't breast cancer because if it was that big I'd be dead already.

    Calcifications are the aligning of cells in the ducts that could become malignant. They are not a definite indication of cancer, but a concern.

    As for no one in your family having bc, only 12% of breast cancer is hereditary.

    A blood panel done months ago wouldn't include a CA125 which would be something they may do now. It's not done unless indicated by other symptoms. We always say the best lump is a lump in a jar, so even if it's benign, they might want to take it out anyway.

    You are not alone...please post here when you get results so we can walk beside you.

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  • DancingElizabeth
    DancingElizabeth Member Posts: 415
    edited April 2016

    Thanks - but what I meant to type was tumor type Grade 3 (I think I know it's got to already be cancer...). I don't know why I put Grade "C".

    I'm a huge wreck right now...

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited April 2016

    Scared67, it's okay to be a wreck. When walking this road anything is okay so rant, cry, stomp - whatever it takes. Most important, breathe. The good news is BC is not the end of the world and as you browse these threads you will find many long time survivors (and lots of short termers too) who will be here to support you. Breathe and go treat yourself to something, chocolate, a massage, a nap, whatever. Please let us know the results, whatever they are. CyberHugs have been sent out to you. Just look up, reach up, grab one and feel us surrounding you.

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  • dtad
    dtad Member Posts: 2,323
    edited April 2016

    Scared67.....Take a deep breath. We have all been where you are. Try to remember they have to prove you have cancer until you do. You should get some relief from your normal blood work. Many values could be abnormal if it was the worst case scenario. I hoping for good results but if you need us we are here for you. Good luck and please keep us posted....PS please feel free to private message me if you want to talk one on one

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  • DancingElizabeth
    DancingElizabeth Member Posts: 415
    edited April 2016

    Thanks dtad...

    Does anyone know - if they tell you what Grade it is - when they call? Or if they are able to tell from the first biopsy if it is HER+ or not ????

    That's what has me most freaked out! Because I already know it *has* to be cancer (based on the ultrasound report). And - I forgot to mention - the report also said it's asymmetrical.

    I read medical records as part of my job - and have been all over the internet..

    So - right now I am VERY worried about just how bad it is... I am already an anxious person - so - I will be on here a lot....

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  • dtad
    dtad Member Posts: 2,323
    edited April 2016

    They will be able to tell you the grade when they call. The hormone receptors might take a few weeks longer. Good luck to you...

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  • HomeMom
    HomeMom Member Posts: 1,198
    edited April 2016

    When I got my first biopsy back they told me everything - grade, size, ER , PR and HER2 receptors. I hope it's all included for you. I just got tired of the "surprises". Once you have all that, they will get your plan together and I promise you will feel better knowing there is a plan. That is IF you are dx with BC.

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  • ml143333
    ml143333 Member Posts: 658
    edited April 2016

    Scared67 - we've all been where you are and it sure is scary, but please take a minute to just breathe. You are going through so many emotions right now, and if you are diagnosed with BC, you will have a whole host of other emotions. The emotions are normal, but not helpful most of the time.

    I was given stage, grade and hormone receptors at my appointment three days after my biopsy. They aren't considered to be accurate until after surgery, but they are usually pretty close to right.

    I am hoping that you have benign results, but if not, know we are here for you and in your pocket at your appointment to get your results.

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  • mkkjd60
    mkkjd60 Member Posts: 583
    edited April 2016

    Hello Scared. I'm sorry for what you are going through? Are you sure you don't mean grade "3"? In BC, the cancer cells are graded 1 thru 3, 3 being the most differentiated and aggressive. I say this because my mom was grade 3 so the treatment was the most aggressive. Good luck my dear. I will be thinking of you.

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  • mustlovepoodles
    mustlovepoodles Member Posts: 2,825
    edited April 2016

    Scared67, I think all of us can empathize with you. BIRADs 5 isn't a good thing. I found out I was BIRADs 5 while on vacation in DC. I remember it well--we were eating lunch in the cafeteria in the bottom of the Capitol building. Like you, the news came to me via the patient portal. I looked up at my DH and said, "I think I have breast cancer." He looked at me for a moment and said, "I guess we should get some cheesecake." Of course, we were upset and saddened. And it did turn out that I had a 1.8cm stage 1 breast cancer. The rest is history.

    I guess what I'm trying to say is this: you will get through this. You will. It may seem like the end of the world right now, but it's not. Right now you're in that awful stage where you have a little information but no real understanding and no plan for treatment. Once you have a plan in place you will settle down. In the meantime, if you are feeling anxious and panicky, ask you doctor for something to relieve the anxiety. A lot of us have used a little Xanax or Ativan to get through this experience. I have even had to go on a sleeping pill because I was hardly sleeping at all. I like to quote Winston Churchill: "If you're going through hell, keep going."

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  • Skittlegirl
    Skittlegirl Member Posts: 428
    edited April 2016

    I didn't get much information initially. Just that it was IDC and grade 3. But heading into a holiday weekend, I was glad that I at least knew for sure that it was cancer. The hormone receptor and Her2 information were available almost a week later.

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  • DancingElizabeth
    DancingElizabeth Member Posts: 415
    edited April 2016

    Hi All - thank-you SO much for all of your very kind replies!! Your support means so much...

    So...I got the call. And, it's cancer - right breast. And, what I know (so far) is that it's ER+ and Grade 2. And, I have an appt. with a surgeon and RN care coordinator on Friday.

    But, I'm sort of glad to have the call out of the way... (I knew it wouldn't be benign)

    I'll keep you posted...

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  • MelissaDallas
    MelissaDallas Member Posts: 7,268
    edited April 2016

    I've found that when they just say it so you can start making plans you don't feel nearly as helpless

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  • StaceySue2U
    StaceySue2U Member Posts: 281
    edited April 2016

    I'm so sorry to hear of your diagnosis. You're in the right place. Lots of support here. Emotionally, it will get easier from here.

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  • mustlovepoodles
    mustlovepoodles Member Posts: 2,825
    edited April 2016

    Sorry for your diagnosis. i think it's better to know than not know. Now you can get on with doctor visits and come up with a treatment plan. I wish you the best

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited April 2016

    I'm sorry you have to join the club but we're all here for you. Hugs to you and best of luck going forward!

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  • ml143333
    ml143333 Member Posts: 658
    edited April 2016

    I am sorry it wasn't benign, but I know what you mean...at least you know and can move forward. We're here if you need us!

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