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Birads 4: What's the likelihood of a nodule/mass being malignant?
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Nov 27, 2025 | Replies (15)Comment receiving replies
Hello @nemo1 - I would like to welcome you to the Breast Cancer blog! I can imagine your anxiety at this moment; I am glad that @katrina123 was able to address some of your questions quickly.
This is a safe place to ask questions and vent your feelings. We are not doctors, but most of us have gone through similar experiences and can truly understand. We value one another; therefore, there are no stupid questions or feelings. If you have a question or feeling, they are also very important to us!
Can I ask when you had your mammogram and ultrasound and when you will have the biopsy?
You asked how long it would take to get the biopsy results. It all depends on the lab. Generally, it takes about 5 working days for most labs; but again, it will depend on the lab. I don't know where you are located, but for instance, some of our friends in Canada generally experience a longer time for appointments and results.
@nemo1 - You don't have a diagnosis yet. We'll pray for everything to be resolved quickly with an "all clear" diagnosis! Should that not be the case, we will be ready to support you.
HUGS!
D.
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@danielad I am new here. I have a BIRAD 0 mamogram with a BIRAD 4 ultrasound needing a biopsy. The lump is from a year old breast hematoma. A different radiologist is read the new mammogram. I am wondering if radiologists interpret lumps differently?
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Hi Dee 🙂
Thank you for the welcome. I wasn’t sure if I should post without a diagnosis, but was so stressed about it, I did. Thanks too for saying there are no stupid questions or feelings. You put me at ease.
I had the initial mammogram 1/8 then scheduled the follow up additional views mammogram and sonogram on 1/24 and scheduled the biopsy for 1/30. I am not used to having to wait in between. Then again, I didn’t go to the main hospital for any of this as I had in the past. I typically go to the same place, but this time wanted to go where convenient. Fortunately all records were in system so that saved me.
I saw what my mom went through at 74 with breast cancer. I find myself jumping ahead at times. I know I shouldn’t think of “what if” scenarios. I think of if it was so, I don’t know if my liver would tolerate meds. Anyway, thats a worrisome feeling. Even though I know I should not jump to conclusions, the mind automatically goes there. I keep having to reel myself back in to be mindful and take one day as it comes. Repeatedly.
Again, thank you!