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Anyone dealing with Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH)?
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Mar 20 11:43am | Replies (222)Comment receiving replies
I had a breast ultrasound because of a lump I detected and then a biopsy which resulted in a diagnosis of ADH (non cancerous) and the recommendation was to remove the tumor surgically. The reason was because it was large and that lends increase possibility for detecting cancer.
I was leaning toward going the preventative route with regular mammograms and maybe meds to decrease the production of estrogen, but now I’m not so sure. I have my GYN, the oncologist and my internist all telling me to have the surgery. Any input appreciated.
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Are you questioning having the ADH removed or a prophylactic mastectomy?
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In a yearly mammogram calcifications were found on my left breast. They were so small that they suggested I have a stereostatic biopsy. It was so small that surgery was suggested to confirm ADH and to see if it was Ductal Carcinoma instu.
I had a lumpectomy and I didn't have DCI.
I was sent to an oncologist and was encouraged to try medication to suppress estrogen. Tamoxifen would have been prescribed but because I have the factor five mutation, tgw doctor prescribed anastrozole. The side effects can be a challenge but I am don't want to deal with cancer.