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Was your breast cancer misdiagnosed by a radiologist?

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Oct 14 10:27am | Replies (62)

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@jane2024

Hi I am new to this group. I was diagnosed with ILC in my left breast (< 2cm and Grade 2) in late January. I sought a second opinion at a well know cancer center and decided to seek treatment there. The can center conducted its own ultrasound and mammogram exams and agreed with the prior diagnosis. They also did an MRI and asked me to have a biopsy at an additional site in the left breast and a site in the right breast based on the diagnostic MRI. I went there this morning and got the two biopsies. Everything was checked during the biopsy and the post-biopsy mammogram. Within an hour or so later, I received a call saying the biopsy for the right breast was not done at the spot identified on the diagnostic MRI and I need to go back and get another one. I feel confused and frustrated. Has anyone else had a similar experience? How could they not find the right spot during the MRI-guided biopsy? One thing I noticed that the radiologist decided to do the biopsies for both breasts simultaneously instead one at a time during my procedure this morning. Is that a normal procedure? So far, I have undergone three biopsies and many ultrasound and mammogram exams but there is still no surgery scheduled. I a start to lose faith. I would greatly appreciate your feedback. Thanks!

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Hi! Jane:

This must have been a very frustrating experience! I am so sorry this sequences of events happening to you:(

Although I had no medical experience to share, but I know how hard it is to patienntly wait for the surgery date to be scheduled! You mentioned that this is a well known cancer center and they confirmed your prior diagnosis, I hope they will at least have the courage to apologize to you and schedule your surgery date as soon as possible. In the meantime, I'll pray for your smooth and successful surgery and speedy recovery, Jane.