Got my US report back - BIRADS 4c

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SarBar22
SarBar22 Member Posts: 34
edited March 2019 in Waiting for Test Results

Here's what the report said. Any chance this is still something that's benign? Has anyone else had these findings but a benign outcome after a biopsy? Trying to schedule my biopsy, but as of now the only opening they have is in 3 weeks... Any help/support/good thoughts appreciated :)


There is a subtle 1,2 cm x 0.8 cm x 1 cm ass with an irregular margin in the left breast at 2 o'clock posterior depth 3 cm from the nipple. This mass is hypoechoic. This correlates as palpated, to the reported pain, and with mamographic architectural distortion.
There is no other sonographic abnormality in either breast or in the left axilla.

IMPRESSION; SUSPICIOUS OF MALIGNANCY - FOLLOW-UP RECOMMENDED

The palpable 1.2 cm mass in the left breast at 2 o clock posterior depth is at a moderate suspicion for malignancy. An ultrasound guided core biopsy is recommended. Correlation of dip placement with the mamographic architectural distortion is recommended.

letter sent: Biopsy Required
Ultrasound BI-RADS: 4c Suspicious abnormality - moderate concern but not classic for malignancy

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  • brooke17927
    brooke17927 Member Posts: 110
    edited January 2019

    always a chance it's benign, I had to wait about that long for my biopsy too. I'm sorry, I had calcifications so not the same issue but prayers.

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  • ShinyLife
    ShinyLife Member Posts: 28
    edited January 2019

    Hi SarBar,

    With the exception of not being palpable, your findings are almost identical to mine. I'm sure three weeks seems like an eternity right now, but it's not. I'm approaching two months since my architectural distortion finding and will hopefully have a final answer next week after tomorrow's excisional biopsy. So you're not alone. I've been trying to focus on being present with my family during the holidays, but that's easier said than done.

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  • SarBar22
    SarBar22 Member Posts: 34
    edited January 2019

    Thanks ladies! Of course trying not to go down the path of thinking the worst but hard not to think about it every hour haha Just wish it would get here so I would know either way. It's not my boobs but the wait that's going to kill me, I'm sure of it!

    ShinyLife, I'll be thinking about you for your biopsy tomorrow!! Let us know how it turns out!

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  • KBeee
    KBeee Member Posts: 5,109
    edited January 2019

    3 weeks is too long to wait. I would ask for a disk of the images and then tell them you are going to call around to other providers (your PCP should be able to find you another radiology place covered by your insurance) and find one who can get you in for a biopsy sooner. My guess is they will magically find room in their schedule for you. They were going to have me wait a month for surgery after my second diagnosis, when I said basically the same thing, and 20 minutes later they had found an opening 5 days later.

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  • SarBar22
    SarBar22 Member Posts: 34
    edited January 2019

    KBeee, that’s a great idea! I’m calling again in the morning anyway to ask if there was a cancelation, so I’ll try that out and see what happens. Thanks!

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  • SarBar22
    SarBar22 Member Posts: 34
    edited January 2019

    Got my biopsy appointment moved to tomorrow morning because someone canceled!! Never thought I'd be so excited to be stuck with a huge needle, but I'm just so glad I don't have to wait 3 weeks anymore! Yay! Wish me luck!

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  • brooke17927
    brooke17927 Member Posts: 110
    edited January 2019

    You'll do great, let us know how it goes!

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  • KBeee
    KBeee Member Posts: 5,109
    edited January 2019

    I am so glad you got it moved!

    keep us posted!

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  • KBeee
    KBeee Member Posts: 5,109
    edited January 2019

    I am so glad you got it moved!

    keep us posted!

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  • ShinyLife
    ShinyLife Member Posts: 28
    edited January 2019
    Good luck tomorrow! My lumpectomy went well. Was in the OR much longer than expected. About 2.5 hours. First attempt didn’t have the biopsy clip, so more had to be taken. Surgeon believes it’s PASH, which path will hopefully confirm. I guess the ultrasound guided biopsy did not sample any ductal tissue, which was part of the issue with it. Hospital gave me flowers, which was a nice touch.
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  • SarBar22
    SarBar22 Member Posts: 34
    edited January 2019

    Thank you all so much! Heading in now, ready to get these things over with. Will hopefully have good news to share in 3-4 business days, so I'm told :)

    ShinyLife, I’m glad to hear its over and you’re doing well.Sorry it was messed up, but it sounds like it will have been worth it if it comes back as benign!! Keep us posted, as well. Good luck on your recovery!

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  • cityrat
    cityrat Member Posts: 13
    edited January 2019

    I'm in the exact same place...Monday seems a long way off. Sending good luck vibes!

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  • SarBar22
    SarBar22 Member Posts: 34
    edited January 2019

    Cityrat - yes 3-4 business days from now seems like an eternity!! Here's hoping there are enough Netflix documentaries to keep my mind occupied.

    I just got back from my biopsy, and it actually wasn't as bad as I thought! Some pain during the numbing but other than that, I could hardly feel anything. And the nurses were so sweet and kept distracting me so it felt like it went quickly. Now just more waiting...joy -__-

    Hugs to you all!

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  • ShinyLife
    ShinyLife Member Posts: 28
    edited January 2019

    My breast surgeon just called to share that no cancer was found in my biopsy yesterday. Hopefully you get similar results

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  • jo6359
    jo6359 Member Posts: 2,279
    edited January 2019

    shinylife- congratulations on your fantastic news. Cancer free. Wonderful.

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  • SarBar22
    SarBar22 Member Posts: 34
    edited January 2019

    ShinyLife, that's amazing! So happy for you!!

    Hoping to share good news next week, as well!

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  • KBeee
    KBeee Member Posts: 5,109
    edited January 2019

    Shinylife, Great news!

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  • ShinyLife
    ShinyLife Member Posts: 28
    edited January 2019

    SarBar22, have you heard anything yet? Hoping for good news for you as well.

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  • SarBar22
    SarBar22 Member Posts: 34
    edited January 2019

    Ugh, NOPE. And I am literally going insane with the wait. Trying so hard to concentrate on other things, but as you all know, that's not actually possible haha

    If I don't hear anything by the end of the day I'm going to call because I just want to know one way or the other!!

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  • JoE777
    JoE777 Member Posts: 628
    edited January 2019

    Waiting for results of 4 MRIs from last night. Time to go get bird seed to take care of my new bluebirds, finches and sparrows scurrying to get ready for our new cold front. Later

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  • SarBar22
    SarBar22 Member Posts: 34
    edited January 2019

    Just got the call - BENIGN!!!!!!

    The doctor said it's a tumor that could turn into cancer, so they want it out, but it's small so it would be a simple excision. Doing the happy dance right now, and definitely going out to celebrate tonight! Thank you to everyone here for being my rock the past couple of weeks, even just reading all of your amazing posts has kept me sane and feeling strong. I sincerely wish you all the best, but hoping I don't have to come back and say hi anytime soon haha Sending love and hugs and strength to all of you!! xx

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  • KBeee
    KBeee Member Posts: 5,109
    edited January 2019

    Great news!!!

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  • Stephanie980
    Stephanie980 Member Posts: 6
    edited January 2019

    this just happened to me . my Birad was 5 but my core biopsy was benign. i had this deep unsettling feeling something was not right. told my primary doctor i wanted this thing out of me. saw breast surgeon on Dec 27th, mass removed on Jan 2, he called Jan 9 told me i had DCIS grade 3. my mass is 8.7cm big. Good luck. i pray that your case is benign.

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  • beep7bop
    beep7bop Member Posts: 130
    edited March 2019

    I am having core bx march 7 that's this Thursday. My 3D mammogram and Ultrasound say Bi-rad 4C hypoechoic with punctate microc

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  • Natasha007
    Natasha007 Member Posts: 44
    edited March 2019

    beep, praying for you for tomorrow. Let us know.

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