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Suspicious area Bi-rad 2 or 3: Do I advocate for a biopsy or wait?
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i a new to this group so pardon me if i am not in the proper forum ! i am so confused by the random assortment of tests i have had an ZERO real answers. i have decided im going to have to be my own advocate. 6 months ago i went to the doctor complaining of a strange feeling in my left breast ..she ordered a diagnostic mammogram which came back with Bi-Rad 2 (which i only found out reading my own report)..no worries in her part no follow up despite my nagging feeling .. Last week I went for my annual mammogram ,got a call back for a suspicious area on the same left side of my breast ..another mammogram ,ultra sound and then mri ...still pretty inconclusive but now graded a Bi-Rd 3 ...do i have the right to push for a biopsy /have it taken out ? i have a gut feeling ..and waiting 6 more months to "watch " seems like bs to me . should i bother going to a bigger breast center rather than all these random doctors in my home town ?Bi-Rad 3 can be cancer correct ? i am of course grateful my lymph nodes are clear but does this mean that im all good ? i am meeting with a surgeon monday ...womdering hat i can say to advocate for myself .the wait and see game doesnt sound great consdering the change in 6 months . thank you or your insight
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Bi rads 3 is an intermediate range, meaning it is probably benign but should be watched until it resolves or changes. I would try to have an open discussion with my provider about this and seek any clarification possible, rather than making myself crazy about it. I tend to get really nervous about “wait and see”.
Do you have any extenuating situations like genetic issues or family history that would make you a more likely candidate for breast cancer?
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1 ReactionI am new to this group ,I had my first screening Mano,I received a call to come back for mor imaging..they found a group of calcifications in only the left breast..they diagnosed me a BI-RADS 3 ..6 month follow up report says no significant change so stable but still a birads 3 ..with a follow up in one year..my question is I’m concerned to wait that long for a follow up when there has been ovarian cancer in my family and the lesion they found is only in one breast,not sure if I’m over reacting..any suggestions?
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1 Reaction@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?
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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1 ReactionCould a breast MRI show more?
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2 Reactions@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.
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1 ReactionYou 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
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2 ReactionsI would get a second opinion. Have you requested a biopsy and been denied?
ps the discharge can also be tested....
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4 ReactionsHi.
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
No booster since last year. But that is a very interesting article thank you.
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