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Birads 4 Suspicious

Posted by Nemo1 @nemo1, Jan 24, 2024

A ultrasound guided stereotactic biopsy is scheduled for end of the month.

Today I had view callback today. She pointed out on sonogram what she saw and wanted to biopsy.

Not sure how long testing of the cells takes.

Does anyone know percentages or likelihood of a nodule/mass being malignant that is classified Birads 4 with the characteristics that my nodule has?

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Nemo1 | @nemo1 | Jan 27, 2024
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Hi, @nemo1 - I am sure you feel overwhelmed by all that is going on right now. It's perfectly normal; anyone would. We got you!

Thanks for the information about your Alpha 1 anti-trypsin deficiency (AATD). I now fully understand your concerns! Can I ask your age, and if you ever thought of a liver transplant?

It's perfectly fine to plan your next steps, in the event your biopsy is positive for breast cancer. You are NOT getting ahead of yourself. It helps you to prepare mentally, and to some extent, it alleviates your anxiety.
We are all different in many respects, YOU need to be YOU. If planning makes you less anxious, do plan. Thinking about what you will do if you need to talk to a surgeon is fine. Knowing where you will go to find the best resources, is fine.

About Genetic Testing: You don't need to spend a lot of money, even without insurance. There are excellent companies (used by hospitals and surgeons) that offer genetic studies at very affordable costs.
These companies offer a Genetic Counselor to patients who do not have one. The counselor will interview the patient (by phone) and will recommend the appropriate series of tests. When the results are ready, a genetic counselor helps the patient understand the results.

Let me know if you want more information about Genetic Companies.

HUGS!

D.

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Thank you Dee, 🤗
I am. A liver transplant crossed my mind, but I have other hurdles to overcome to even be able to consider that. My hepatologist has not spoken about a transplant. But if my levels dip there are transfusions so I hear. I need a follow up with him to see where I’m at.

Given all the breast cancer in the family, I would like to get testing done if affordable. I would like to try. After my biopsy is done and the results are in I can redirect my focus to genetic testing.

Just to mention it because it’s in me, I have a few lung nodules. I am due to have a repeat catscan to see where they are at. if someone like me had cancer in one place could it go to prior benign lung nodules turning them? I have an appointment later in Feb w/Pulmonologist. Should I mention it to him the biopsy if it’s benign? Or does one have nothing to do with the other? I’ve heard of metastasis and am wondering…

That would be great! To know would arm me with knowledge to take care of myself properly.

Permissions. Allowing myself that to think, feel and do to care for myself the way i need to to live a longer life.

Thank you!!!!! 💜

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Feb 6, 2024
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I'm going in for my second surgery on Monday this time they're taking the whole right boob not sure how I feel about this whole thing

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@cbrenda1959, I hope you are recovering from surgery well. Was your first surgery a lumpectomy? How are you doing?

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Nemo1 | @nemo1 | Feb 8, 2024

Just wanted to thank you. The biopsy was benign with month follow ups…
I appreciate all your help.

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mallwardt | @mallwardt | 2 days ago
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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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janland | @janland | 1 day ago

Mine was BIRAD 4 but final review said 5. Get the biopsy! I had a second suspicious looking lump in my other breast. Mammogram and ultrasound said suspicious. First MRI did not see a lump. Second facility did MRI, found the lump, biopsied it. Thankfully, it was ruptured duct and calcifications but no cancer. The first MRI facility did not have the equipment that had higher specificity!! Google MRI sensitivity and specificity detecting breast cancer.

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