Help..results read "probably benign"

Anonymous · July 2016

peace4me · July 2016

felt small knot. Went to get ultrasound and Mamogram. Ultrasound was inconclusive. Mamogram showed a "probably benign fibroglandular remnant" I'm glad not cancer was found but I'm concerned as to the " probably" I researched that this word is used when its not cancer but my doc didn't tell me what it really was? And the pain continued until few days ago. I have thickness also. And my test showed I have mixed density. I'm wondering and hope they diagnosed me correctly. I read taking turmeric helps prevent cancer and iodine drops helps with pain. Which doctors don't tell us about. I just noticed a small pimple today on that breast hope it was just a bug bite or something. My doctor didn't feel the need for a biopsy. But I'm still concerned. Will I always have these kind of results now? This is first time I have incurred this problemproblem I was refered to a on gun which was useless . they basically told me it was my preference to get a biopsy. Can anyone with this similar situation give me some peace. Thank you....peace4me

MelissaDallas · July 2016

What they are saying by "probably benign" is that they are estimating it has a less than 3% chance of being cancer, therefore a biopsy isn't tecommended

Anonymous · July 2016

Hi peaceforme, if your insurance covers it, why not see a breast specialist for a second opinion? They might not do more scans, but at least you'd get confirmation from a specialist. You can look online to see what might be available in your area, or post a question at bc.org at the appropriate discussion link and see who others in your area might recommend.

Claire

peace4me · July 2016

thank you

LeslieMemsicMD · August 2016

Hi. It is always disturbing when you get an imaging result that isn't completely "normal." But benign findings are very common on mammogram and ultrasound exams. These may include scattered calcifications, asymmetric parenchyma (breast tissue), or cystic or solid masses. "Probably benign" suggests a very low risk of malignancy, but consultation with a breast specialist may be helpful to determine whether further imaging (such as magnification and compression views on mammogram or MRI), close follow up (such as 6 month imaging instead of the usual annual exam) or even biopsy may be indicated. Most commonly, no invasive procedure is needed, but in a high risk patient - personal or family history of breast cancer for instance - it may be considered.

fredntan · August 2016

biopsies don't hurt much. I'm probably the last person you should talk to but

The radiologist reading your mammo. He may be excellent or he may be horrible at it. Mammos are hard to read.

If your gut says put a needle in it then do it. If it's keeping you up then do it. If your okay with probably benign then don't

I'm stage 4. I once had a radiologist tell me during my diagnostic mammo and US it was nothing. He was only out of school two years I later found out.

cjafarm · August 2016

From the Susan G. Komen website

Hormone-sensitive condition such as breast cancer, uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, endometriosis, or uterine fibroids: Turmeric contains a chemical called curcumin, which might act like the hormone estrogen. In theory, turmeric might make hormone-sensitive conditions worse. However, some research shows that turmeric reduces the effects of estrogen in some hormone-sensitive cancer cells. Therefore, turmeric might have beneficial effects on hormone-sensitive conditions. Until more is known, use cautiously if you have a condition that might be made worse by exposure to hormones.

Help..results read "probably benign"

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