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Lynn721
Lynn721 Member Posts: 5
edited March 2019 in Waiting for Test Results

I am scheduled for a biopsy of my right breast on March 14th 2019. Radiologist said no shadowing on ultrasound and edges appear clear. A birad of 4. 11mm in size. I'm holding on to every positive thing the radiologist said but preparing for the worst. I'm so scared.

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  • Salamandra
    Salamandra Member Posts: 1,444
    edited March 2019

    Waiting for results is scary. With a birad of 4, the majority of biopsies come back benign. But whatever it comes back as, you will handle it and we will be there for you. Do what you need to get yourself through the days!

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  • blah333
    blah333 Member Posts: 270
    edited March 2019

    biopsy doesn't always mean they think it's cancer, it is usually just to make sure that it's not. Also, that is quite small. It sounds like there are not that many factors in your case that are blatantly, obviously pointing to malignancy.

    having to get a biopsy is the worst stress I've ever encountered in life... hang in there and don't get ahead of yourself. See if you can get more insight or a more full report when you get the biopsy. Try to do things you enjoy during this time


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  • Lynn721
    Lynn721 Member Posts: 5
    edited March 2019

    Thank you both for your kind messages. My biopsy came back as a benign fibroadenoma.

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  • Salamandra
    Salamandra Member Posts: 1,444
    edited March 2019

    Great news!

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  • Chloe2
    Chloe2 Member Posts: 40
    edited March 2019

    I haven't posted in quite some time, and here I am again...I had DCIS right breast in 2013. I had a lumpectomy followed by radiation. I then had a new primary DCIS left breast 2017 again having a lumpectomy and radiation.I had a mammogram with 3D and mag views. There is a grouping of calcium microcalcifications that are more conspicuous than previously seen and suspicious and will be having a biopsy Monday morning. I'm not even sure how I feel I think I am just numb. I spoke directly with the tech as I know her quite well and I could tell by her voice that these are pointing to malignancy. I have been down this road twice so I know the questions to ask. I know nothing is set in stone until the pathology report comes back but I do believe I am looking at a Mastectomy. I had radiation and I have other health issues that would make reconstruction questionable. I think my biggest concern all along all these years has been if it comes back will it be invasive this time. I'm not even sure why I am writing this I guess I am looking for others to reach out who may have had a similar experience.

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  • Ingerp
    Ingerp Member Posts: 2,624
    edited March 2019

    Chloe--sending gentle hugs your way. Ten years ago I had ALH in my right breast, then DCIS in the left in 2016, then IDC in the right in 2018. I've never considered a mastectomy, but have often wondered what I'd do if something else pops up in future. It just seems like these guys are both misbehaving. That said, mastectomy scares me, and I know so many women who have had HUGE problems with their reconstruction that I'm not sure I'd ever do that. All I can say is try not to let this get you too down until you get the dx. You'll figure out what your best course of action is then.

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  • blah333
    blah333 Member Posts: 270
    edited March 2019

    Sounds like your breasts are fertile for cancerous activity..... Not sure why I am coming across a lot of anti-mastectomy or scared of mastectomy posts lately of people who keep doing lumpectomies and getting cancer 2, 3 times..... this is your life and your health! If cancer occurs twice in one breast or in both breasts, you REALLY must consider mastectomy. Keeping breasts isn't worth putting the health of your whole body on the line.

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  • Chloe2
    Chloe2 Member Posts: 40
    edited March 2019

    Thank you for responding Ingerp. When I was diagnosed the second time I was considering mastectomy because this was my second time and I have a very strong family history. However after receiving all of my information DCIS along with radiation is so highly effective. I knew going into it that if it came back again I would have to have a mastectomy, as the breast could not be a radiated again, and this was discussed with all of my physicians.


    I was never sure if I would want reconstruction, it's such a personal choice. And because this breast was radiated six years ago it is more likely there would be a poor outcome with regards to infections, blood flow, skin tearing… I have other health issues as well that make healing more risky, possible Lupus.


    Being diagnosed the second time was very very rough, I felt like I was just going to come out of my own skin. This time is very different, I think I have resigned myself to going through this a third time. I think I feel like I need to make decisions now about reconstruction so I am ready to go with a plan when the results come in next week. I am really most concerned about whether or not it is invasive this time.


    I have reviewed the report and compared it to my previous ones. I looked at the films. Two times the physicians had concern in their voice it was malignant. The two biopsies I had where I was told it was just under an abundance of caution were fine. This time I hear the concern again.

    Again thank you so much for reaching out to me. I will try not to get too far ahead of myself this weekend. And I hope you are well.




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