Findings in recent mamogram??

@fitchick40 Architectural distortion means the normal breast tissue is distorted and the pattern is disrupted but there is no mass. No mass is good. There might be other terms to go along with "architectural distortion" to further describe it. I had a radial scar as my architectural distortion. No cancer found.

"How does your doctor schedule biopsy appointments?"

Not at Mayo where things are generally done bing, bing, bing, but at home sometimes I have called repeatedly to get the biopsy appt. Being distraught, which I actually was and was not putting on an act, helped. I also once threatened to schedule the biopsy with a competing medical institution because it was a 3 week delay after Birads 4C (more than 50% chance of cancer) on the mammogram. Good luck to you.

@elsie37 , thank you for your encouragement. So wonderful your ok!
I've been a patient at Mayo for several years, other issues. I think they take precautions with me, but yes, they are absolutely thorough...no stone unturned. Sometimes I get annoyed because I ALWAYS get called back for further tests. This mamogram is my 1st there, and I'm told its pretty common they may want a repeat mamogram. I have an appointment Tuesday Nov, 12th...mamogram and ultrasound. I'm not afraid...been down these paths of tests, and worrying or running progressions wreaks havoc on me! I'm not entertaining negative thoughts when all may be well. Should anything be wrong...I'll cross that bridge then. All said, none of this is easy, and I'm kinda aggravated.

@dazlin I've had two mammograms since my second surgery and radiation. The first was fine and the second one is questionable so I'll be having another one in January. Should anyone have had surgery and tender (I had partial mastectomies), ask the tech if they can hand turn the machinery down - it makes mammography so much easier after all that cutting. The very first one was when I still was having radiation burns and I was in tears having to have it done. The techs were wonderful and very gentle, then following that they had to do it again with magnification. Always speak up.

@trixie1313 , I'm sorry you're going through this, and had surgeries. It's such a hard path to encounter. I sincerely hope your next mamogram in January is free and clear. I just hate that period until final diagnosis is in. It can be a mental battle until we learn to squash it.

Hi ladies, had my repeat mamogram, followed by ultrasound. There are 2 spots of concern, but likely benign. Could be overlapping tissue. Didnt show up on ultrasound. Will repeat tests in 6 months. Dr said they were there last test, over a year ago. They did comparison of that, which was done at another clinic, and said they are much more distinct now, so that's why they looked further. Sadly, I wasn't told about any findings from that test last year at another clinic. ...or maybe it didn't look concerning??
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@dazlin
Different machines often give different readings. You might want to return to the same machine next time for a better comparison. (It's a factor with bone scans, too.)

@elizm ...these new tests are done at Mayo clinic. I dont think I'd return to previous since they hadn't given any alert, nor did my local dr address any further tests. With that said, they report it was difficult to detect any abnormalities with my dense breasts. So, I guess I'll continue with Mayo

I just was notified that my recent mammogram showed focal asymmetry in one breast. I’m scheduled for a diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound in a week. All of my close female relatives, even my daughter, have had breast cancer, so I’m very concerned and anxious. From these comments it seems like they’re usually benign results. Any wisdom to share?

You, as the patient, are (and were a yr. ago) entitled to a reprint of each test/exam/study that you have. Therefore you should be able to own a copy of last year’s exam.

@twinkie23. it's hard not to worry. I'm glad that further investigations are being done to make sure. It's true that benign results are more common. When is your next mammogram and ultrasound?