Not diagnosed with cancer, but MRI f/u results. Suggestions??

What did the biopsy say?

I was uncomfortable in a similar way, in my left breast, but had already had a mastectomy of the right breast. Because the law guarantees symmetry, I had a second mastectomy, this time of the left breast, and had two large cysts. But I also had atypical dysplasia, a precursor to cancer. So I am glad you are being monitored.

Can the cysts be drained? I have no idea but if a biopsy was possible, maybe draining cysts is-?

The biopsy from 6 months ago was benign. It stated “focal mild usual hyperplasia with perivascular chronic inflammation” and “fibrous parenchyma does contain some areas of chronic inflammation surrounding small blood vessels focally and there are some dilated venous structures present within the adipose tissue.”
I’m just leary of the possibility of this turning malignant over time. 😕

How do the docs explain the inflammation?

Bi-Rads 3 is "probably benign." If the dysplasia becomes "atypical" perhaps you can have treatment. This is a tough situation of waiting. Have you seen a second opinion who can explain the inflammation?

It may all be fine but it would seem you deserve more information. And the inflammation cannot be comfortable. Did docs suggest steroids or any treatment?

Rely on your instincts!Your body tells you best what’s going on listen to it

I haven’t gotten a second opinion. I go tomorrow to see my breast doctor. I’m going to mention removing the “mass” and also mentioning the “inflammation”. I hope I get some clear answers. So far I haven’t….

If there is something ‘mass’ in your breast that is not suppose to be there, why not have it removed. Lumpectomy might be the option. What is your oncologist’s reasoning? So many times these ‘things’ in our breasts turn into cancer with the ‘wait & see attitude’. Maybe get a 2nd opinion. Sometimes we must be proactive with our health. Blessings to you.

I’m assuming it hasn’t been mentioned since the biopsy shown it was benign 6 months ago.

@ldrutter I was referring to having the cyst aspirated/drained, not removing it. I don't think any doctor would do a mastectomy for a cyst and your dysplasia is normal. But if it is a cyst and uncomfortable, they should be able to stick a needle in and drain the fluid out, I would think. My mother had something like that done. Is it possible the cyst is causing inflammation? An infection? Things to ask the doc!

Did you have the first MRI before your biopsy? Were the first few sentences of the report under LEFT: the same in your first MRI? Perhaps your doctor can shed some light for you on what led the radiologist to rate it as BIRADS-3 and not 2 or 4, and the potential cause of the rapid washout kinetics. Did the doctor provide you with an explanation that you are comfortable with regarding the "focal mild usual hyperplasia with perivascular chronic inflammation” and “fibrous parenchyma does contain some areas of chronic inflammation surrounding small blood vessels focally and there are some dilated venous structures present within the adipose tissue"? For instance, did your doctor provide info on the significance of that description and can it also be seen in malignancies? It might be worth googling those terms for more information in addition to asking your breast doctor. Glad you are in tune with your symptoms and advocating for yourself.

@ldrutter , reading your reply, are you saying that ‘it’ meaning a lumpectomy hasn’t been mentioned since the biopsy showed it was benign?
My point was that if there is a mass in your breast, even of the biopsy shows it is benign - the mass should not be there, & should be removed. If removed when benign, it will not ‘possibly’ turn into cancer. That was my point.
Obviously, you are having these these feelings in your words “have been having aching, itching, pain, and a wet sensation in my left breast,” , it is not normal & the mass should be removed. Good luck.