Anxiety over mammo/sono

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Lorick
Lorick Member Posts: 9
edited March 2018 in Not Diagnosed But Worried

Hi. I just joined today. I see that there are some really kind people who can put this into perspective for me. I’ve been through a difficult few years and the results of my mammo/sono have me unbearably anxious. I’m usually better at dealing with worry. The radiology report mentions a Hypoechoic mass that is 6cm from my nipple. It does not have well-delineated margins and is taller rather than wide. The radiologist seemed concerned and said that the mass was “worrisome.” I am scheduled for a core needle biopsy two weeks from now at a busy hospital. I’m trying to get an appointment with a breast health center instead. When I spoke with the breast center they said the radiology report was confusing and they wanted to take more images. I picked up the report and said that I had a Birad (?) score of 3. I think that was the confusing part. There were multiple Fibroadenomas and cysts and well, which is where the 3 must have come from. Or is it possible that the the 3 is actually true? Thank you

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  • Egads007
    Egads007 Member Posts: 1,603
    edited March 2018

    Hello and welcome Lorick!

    I'm sorry you're suffering the 'waiting anxiety', there aren't very many people that deal with it easily, I'm sure not one of them! You're right though, the members here are so helpful and supportive. You've come to the right place, we're here for you while you go through it. If you have your report I'd highly recommend posting it to member Djmammo's thread "Interpreting Your Report". DJmammo is a board certified Diagnostic Radiologist specializing in Breast Imaging. He's also an integral part of these boards and tirelessly helps us understand our reports - he's a godsend really. I've pasted in the link below to the thread. Might as well go to the expert on your report! Please keep us updated, we really do care!

    https://community.breastcancer.org/forum/83/topics...

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  • Lorick
    Lorick Member Posts: 9
    edited March 2018

    Thank you! I just posted to DJmammo. That gives me hope. I feel like no one is really telling me anything at all. I would like to be hopeful but I have myself convinced that I have it. Ugh. I just want to be calmer. Thank you for your support

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited March 2018

    Hi Lorick,


    We're sorry you're going through this worrisome time. In addition to the help djmammo can provide, you may be interested in checking out the main Breastcancer.org site's page on Mammogram Results: BIRADS.


    We hope this helps and wish you the best!



    --The Mods





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  • Lorick
    Lorick Member Posts: 9
    edited March 2018

    Thank you! I did check it out. I actually feel better for the first time all week. I was so convinced, but now that I know more I have hope.

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  • Egads007
    Egads007 Member Posts: 1,603
    edited March 2018

    Never lose hope, no matter what the outcome. This kind of stuff tests us unmercifully, you’ll find strength you didn’t know you had...and when you can’t you have this whole community to catch you. I’m glad to see you feel better...that’s strength right there! Keep the stats in mind, 80% in the grand scheme of things are mighty good odds! Hope you have a peaceful weekend, hugs

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  • Lorick
    Lorick Member Posts: 9
    edited March 2018

    Egads007, thank you again! I wish the best to you as well. Peace and health

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