Birads 4b...biopsy 5/1...so worried!

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Cupiecake
Cupiecake Member Posts: 11
edited May 2018 in Waiting for Test Results

Hi all! I'm a newbie who has been reading quite a bit. I'm having a biopsy in a few days and I'm so stressed out.

My 2D screening mammogram came back w/focal asymmetry, birads 0. (This asymmetry was something new that developed since my last routinemammogram).

I was called back in for a diagnostic 3D mammogram and possibly u/s. My 3D mammogram showed the same thing and I had the u/s immediately after. The u/s showed a small, irregular, hypoechoic mass, no vascularity. There were two birads ratings on my u/s report: birads 4/5, and birads 4b. The radiologist was very thorough and repeated the u/s herself. She said: I'm being honest with you it looks somewhat suspicious, but if it is cancer then you've caught it early. I appreciated her openness. I immediately scheduled my biopsy.

Needless to say I'm worried. I'm 44 years old and guess what...my mother had breast cancer at age 44. I have no symptoms and cannot feel a lump, but the mass is small and I have dense breast tissue.

I feel like the odds are against me. My stomach is in knots.I'm so glad I found this forum.

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

    Hi Cupiecake-

    Welcome to BCO! We know how worrisome this waiting can be. It's good that you scheduled your biopsy right away, the less time spent waiting and wondering, the better. Please keep us posted on how everything goes, we're thinking of you!

    The Mods

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  • AprilMay
    AprilMay Member Posts: 44
    edited April 2018

    Hi Cupiecake. I'm also waiting. I'm 38. I found a new lump. No apparent new abnormality on my mammo but I have dense breasts. U/s showed a small (4x6x2mm), irregular, slightly hypoechoic area of concern in the palpable area. Strangely, it disappears from some angles, so radiologist said he can't even say if there is a mass. But, when I palpated it, it would sort of disappear between my ribs so it's possible that it had the same effect on u/s and could be something malignant that's being obscured. He thinks it's most likely benign but said essentially what yours did - if it's cancer, it's being caught early. That wasn't very reassuring for me but I also appreciated his honesty.

    I'm really no help, I think, but I wanted to let you know you aren't alone. I'm sorry you're also in this scary position.While the only bc in my family that I'm aware of is a maternal great aunt and her two daughters, there seems to be a good deal of cancer, in general, on both sides of my family. I've poured over some of the posts here and they give some hope that even if the results are positive, many people do quite well. I'm finding that more helpful today than trying to convince myself that the results will be benign. That could change in an hour. It's a rollercoaster, for sure. I certainly hope for negative but my situation seems too vague to even guess and trying to only drives me crazy (my own thread is proof of that. I should know one way or the other by Wednesday. I can't change it, so I'm trying to remember my serenity prayer

    Hoping for good results for you!

    April

    P. S. Love your username.

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  • Cupiecake
    Cupiecake Member Posts: 11
    edited April 2018

    thank you Aprilmay & Mods❤️ My stomach is in knots with this waiting. April I have my fingers crossed that the lump you found ends up being nothing.

    I can’t stop wondering...if it’s not cancer (with those characteristics), what could it possibly be?

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  • AprilMay
    AprilMay Member Posts: 44
    edited May 2018

    Thinking of you, Cupiecake!


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  • Melrosemelrose
    Melrosemelrose Member Posts: 3,018
    edited May 2018

    Cupiecake and AprilMay - I know the waiting is hard so do your best to keep busy and distracted. Your medical situations will reveal themselves in due time. Try to avoid Dr. Google since the info may be out of date, inaccurate and may not apply to you. No reason to create more anxiety for yourselves. Each of you will know soon enough and what is next. Until then, do your best to eat, rest, sleep and get a walk in. Continue to come here for support. Sending you peace and calm and positive energy and thoughts.


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  • Cupiecake
    Cupiecake Member Posts: 11
    edited May 2018

    thank you Melrose :)

    I had my biopsy this morning and it went well. Didn’t feel a thing. The doctor said he got great samples. So now I’m just in the waiting and wondering period. Ugh. He did say (like the other radiologist) that it looks suspicious and the biopsy is the right thing.

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  • KellyGreenMe
    KellyGreenMe Member Posts: 25
    edited May 2018

    good Luck Cupie and AprilMay! Thinking good thoughts for you!

    I have my biopsy next Monday and the waiting is pure torture!

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  • Cupiecake
    Cupiecake Member Posts: 11
    edited May 2018

    I agree Kelly- the waiting has my stomach in knots. Keeping my fingers crossed for u! Good luck on Monday

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  • AprilMay
    AprilMay Member Posts: 44
    edited May 2018

    Thankyou, ladies! My results came in Monday - B9. I just didn't want hijack someone else's thread with that info!

    I'm glad your biopsy went well, Cupie. I was too busy trying not to have a panic attack over even needing one to be nervous about the actual procedure. I actually bruised my own forearm where it was wrapped around the side of the table - I was gripping the underside for dear life.

    I won't tell you or Kelly not to worry as I never figured out how to do that while waiting. I will tell you the same thing that offered the slightest reassurance, though. You are stronger than you know and you will handle things no matter what happens. I hope you both get good results!

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  • Cupiecake
    Cupiecake Member Posts: 11
    edited May 2018

    That’s great news AprilMay! What a relief!

    My doctors office said they *may* have results this Friday (radiologist said to give it until early next week). I’m sick with worry and can’t shake it. Trying to go about my normal routine but it’s so hard to focus. Ugh


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  • kmartin3243
    kmartin3243 Member Posts: 108
    edited May 2018

    Thinking about you Cupiecake.. anything you can do to distract yourself. Hoping for good results! I'm originally from SA..I really love the Houston area:) Sending you positive thoughts!

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  • KellyGreenMe
    KellyGreenMe Member Posts: 25
    edited May 2018

    AprilMay that’s wonderful news and I’m thrilled for you!!!


    Hang in there Cupie! I hear you with being sick with worry! I go back and forth. Some moments, I’m positive that this is all over the top and other moments I’m convinced it’s cancerous. Just an unsettling feeling. Mine is only a Birads 4a, but some days I just “know” it’s bad. Stupid, I know



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  • 3Gmommy
    3Gmommy Member Posts: 12
    edited May 2018

    Hang in there! Friday won't come fast enough for you but I am praying peace of mind for you in the next few days and for good results. Keep us posted. I have been a member here off and on for several years due to being high risk. I will be having my second biopsy of the year in 2 weeks or so and I can relate to all of your worries and fears. This board is so awesome and full of great information and support. These women are a source of strength and rational mind! I am so grateful for the time they take for those of us waiting, wondering on the edge to impart their wisdom upon us and guide us on our own journeys of fear and worry. Good luck with everything!

    3Gmommy

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

    Thinking about and hoping for good results for each and every one of you! As I said to someone on the boards before, cling to those positive thoughts like a dryer sheet to a pant leg! You’re almost there and holding strong!

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  • AprilMay
    AprilMay Member Posts: 44
    edited May 2018

    I wish some of us lived closer to one another! It would be wonderful to be able to visit and help pass the wait time with someone who gets it, wouldn’t it? Shopping, watching stupid movies, eating junk food, whatever would feel good.

    I got more and more nervous as the result day neared. Waiting was torturous but I also didn’t want to know! I hope you get your results Friday, Cupie. I was told Tuesday or Wednesday for mine but got the call Monday. You’ve been in my thoughts.

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

    AprilMay- that would be very cool, there are so many here that I’d love to meet (yourself included). It’s so nice to see pics posted on the boards of meet ups by members...thrown together by adversity, bonded in friendship

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  • Cupiecake
    Cupiecake Member Posts: 11
    edited May 2018

    thank you all for the positive thoughts. It’s been a terrible week but I hope to have answers tomorrow. I don’t think I can get through the weekend w/ my sanity intact unless I have answers. I haven’t told anyone except my husband and my two sisters. I appreciate your support more than u know

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  • Beatmon
    Beatmon Member Posts: 1,562
    edited May 2018

    Cupie, call the office tomorrow just in case it is done and setting on someone’s desk while you suffer through the weekend. Can’t hurt to call...

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  • AprilMay
    AprilMay Member Posts: 44
    edited May 2018

    Thinking of you, Cupie! I hope you have good luck getting your results today. If not, and you must wait the weekend, we're here to wait with you.


    Egads - Perhaps folks could do virtual meetups with vid chat or some such. Even 1 on 1 via Skype is great.

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  • Cupiecake
    Cupiecake Member Posts: 11
    edited May 2018

    the pathology report didn’t come in today...so I have to fester over the weekend. I called the nurse and she even called to follow up on the status of the report, and it wasn’t done. So I’ll see Monday I hope.

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  • mustlovepoodles
    mustlovepoodles Member Posts: 2,825
    edited May 2018

    Well, that's disappointing. I wish you had some answers. This hanging in limbo is for the birds.

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  • KellyGreenMe
    KellyGreenMe Member Posts: 25
    edited May 2018

    ugh. That sucks Cupie! I’ll be thinking of you this weekend.

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  • AprilMay
    AprilMay Member Posts: 44
    edited May 2018

    Been very busy today, looking at apartments and attending my dad's 60th birthday party, but wanted to pop in and see if you had news, Cupie. I'm sorry you didn't get your results yesterday. Having to wait the weekend was rough for me. I hope you can find something enjoyable to do.

    My mom got a callback after her mammogramyesterday. She has to go in for a diagnostic and ultrasound on Monday. Asymmetry of some sort (she wasn't overly concerned so I don't think she asked what type was seen). Boob craziness.

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  • Noratara
    Noratara Member Posts: 13
    edited May 2018

    im 44 and very scared. Ive been going through this since Feb, mammo, ultrasound just did mri with contrast, they now say I need a biopsy on both. I dont know my b rad score yet. Im seeing my DocMonday. I did call the radiologist ans she did say. Low suspicion of cancer. She said 2%. Im still so nervous. My last mammo was 3 years ago because I hate them. I have no lumps or bumps that I feel. Extremely dense....how are you doin

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  • Noratara
    Noratara Member Posts: 13
    edited May 2018

    how did your biopsy go. Did it hurt

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  • NotVeryBrave
    NotVeryBrave Member Posts: 1,287
    edited May 2018

    Noratara - You should be able to request copies of reports from any imaging you've had. They will typically describe any findings and assign a bi-rads number at the end.


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  • KellyGreenMe
    KellyGreenMe Member Posts: 25
    edited May 2018

    checking in, was hoping you would have results. I keep thinking positive thoughts for you.

    Just had my biopsy this morning...add me to the waiting for biopsy results pool. The radiologist felt very confidently that it will come back benign, was nice to hear that reassurance.

    Noratara-it really wasn’t bad at all. I felt worse from the anxiety leading up to the biopsy than I did during the biopsy itself. No pain really (at least yet), just slightly achy afterwards. The hardest part was that my arm fell asleep during and you can’t move.

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  • Cupiecake
    Cupiecake Member Posts: 11
    edited May 2018

    Thank you all for checking in. No news yet. I’m about to call the nurse to follow up. I just need to know...the stress is kicking my butt.

    AprilMay- fingers crossed for your mom- I hope everything goes well.

    Noratara- good luck today. Sending healthy vibes your way! The biopsy didn’t hurt at all. Even the numbing shot which they said would sting I could barely feel a thing. Just make sure you ice it afterward according to your doctors instructions- it helps a lot.

    Kellygreenme- fingers crossed for you. I know the waiting is hard but their words are reassuring. Hope you get your results quickly!

    I will post an update when I have news- hopefully today or tomorrow at the latest.


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  • Mask1616
    Mask1616 Member Posts: 9
    edited May 2018

    Thinking of you. This must be so nerve racking for you. Hopefully you can get some answers today

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  • Cupiecake
    Cupiecake Member Posts: 11
    edited May 2018

    After a few weeks of tests and unbelievable stress I finally have my results. ITS BENIGN!! Omg I am so relieved. They say it’s fibrocystic changes and inflammation. Now I need to go sleep for a week...

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