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DiscussionSuspicious area Bi-rad 2 or 3: Do I advocate for a biopsy or wait?
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Apr 30, 2023 | Replies (40)Comment receiving replies
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Hello,
If it were me, I would be getting a second opinion. With your family history, with the many “probably benign” statements, and with 2 swollen lymph nodes, I would be seeking another opinion. This is your health and if your gut is telling you to get a second opinion, then do it. I wish you well!
You could get a second opinion from another radiologist? They are saying no biopsy because it’s a Bi-Rad 3. Due to your family history. All radiologist are not equal. The more seasoned doctors, less mistakes. Just my opinion. Prayers for you on your journey. I pray they are correct in your case and they keep a good watch on you! Hugs for you. This journey worries us all.
I would advocate for biopsy given history. And yes, it’s understandable (in my opinion) that you’d feel frustrated!
I agree that you should go ahead with what your surgeon says, and not wait.
I had new micro calcifications on a mammogram in 2021. Was told I could biopsy or wait 6 months. I decided to biopsy. Initially biopsy said Atypical Lobular Hyperplasia. Strong family history. No BRCA gene but my oncologist suggested lumpectomy (aka partial mastectomy). Pathology upgraded me to Lobular Carcinoma in Situ. Still not cancer but it gave me a clearer understanding of my risk. Honestly I would push for the biopsy.
@mandi77
By any chance, did you have a Covid vaccine or booster within 2-3 months of your mammogram? My oncologist advised not to have mammogram with 2 months of mammogram as they had seen inflammation of breast tissue following that. I've added a site regarding this.
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/coronavirus/covid19-vaccine-can-it-affect-your-mammogram-results
I would not wait.