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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)
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@caly78

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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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Apr 30, 2023

@caly78, it can be concerning to get a pathology report before meeting with your physician. Only your doctor can interpret the results with you.
I find this clear explanation about the Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System or BI-RADS from the American Cancer Society helpful.
– What is a BI-RADS assessment category? https://www.cancer.org/cancer/breast-cancer/screening-tests-and-early-detection/mammograms/understanding-your-mammogram-report.html

Fellow members @katrina123 @trixie1313 @danielle0313 and others have also seen BI_RADS 3 on their pathology reports and share their thoughts with you. In the meantime, you might want to review these related discussions:
– BI-RADS 3 Question https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/birads-3-question/
- Suspicious area Bi-rad 2 or 3: Do I advocate for a biopsy or wait? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/bi-rad-three-after-ultra-sound-and-mri-from-bi-rd-2-6-months-ago/

What did you learn with at your consult with your doctor?

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