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Suspicious 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
Hi.
I am new to this page. I have a lot of new lumps on my breasts and had a mammogram completed. Birads 3. I feel the masses have grown and I have much discomfort near my left armpit. My nipples both appear different. One inward and one with discharge. They are suggesting 6 month follow up but I am worried.
Has anyone gone through something similar? Any advice and input would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Shel
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You know your body best. Is the Birad number from ultrasound?
I agree with windyshores about getting second opinion. Hopefully it’s nothing serious, but it would be go to know what these lumps are and why the changes.
Best wishes to you. Cindy
@windyshores @cmdw2600 thank you. I was told a biopsy isn’t necessary. To follow up with more imaging in 6 months. My breasts are classified as extremely dense and the mammogram and ultrasound are read with “Birads 3”. These are new changes I’m experiencing. I also have breast implants and wondering if that is why they’re not suggesting a biopsy and just further imaging?
Thank you both for reaching out.
Could a breast MRI show more?
Hi all,
First post here! I have dense breasts, no symptoms, no family history. I'm scheduled to discuss my results with my doctor in a couple weeks but I just have questions.
My report reads:
There is a .8 cm complicated cyst versus oval circumscribed mass on the left breast at 1:00, Probably benign
There is a .9 cm complicated cyst versus oval circumscribed mass in the left breast at 3:00, Probably benign
There is a .8 cm oval circumscribed mass in the left breast at 1:00
The radiologist presented my results as "Good news!" but report makes me feel a bit anxious.
The first one listed has been there for at least 10 yrs, same size. But it used to be labeled as "simple." Why is it complicated now?
What is the last mass listed?
And what does cyst "versus oval circumscribed mass" mean??
I'm guessing these are most likely hormone related since I'm turning 45 and premenopausal, but can't help but feel a bit uneasy.
Recommended repeat mammo and ultrasound in 6 months.
Can anyone familiar with these reports shed some light? Thanks!
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I would get a second opinion. Have you requested a biopsy and been denied?
ps the discharge can also be tested....