Irregularity observed mammogram

[becca44]

My radiology reports amildly dense glandular pattern. Asymmetric density in the posterior lateral right breast. I go in tomorrow for a diagnostic mammogram. I admit, I'm scared.
Has anyone had the same results?

[becca44]

My path report from surgery showed stage 1, grade 2. Clean margins. Not sure what follow up treatment plan is yet. Meet with onc. the 15th of this month.

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

It is good to know that you have undergone the surgery and also that the cancer hs not spread to the nodes.

What does your specialist advise?

How are you doing now?

Let us know about how you are doing and if you have any other doubts.

Keep us posted.

Regards.

[becca44]

Had my mastectomy and recontruction the 10th. All my nodes were negative. A little sore at times. Haven't heard about my path report yet.

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

How are you doing now?

Have you seen your breast specialist as yet? What has your doctor suggested as the further course of management and treatment plan in your case?

Let us know about any doubts that you have and keep us posted.

You will have to be strong and you are doing the right thing about just living by the moment.

Regards.

[becca44]

Thank you for your encouragement. I have my high and low days. I do find being on a community were others know what it's like helps. I just take one day ata time.
I wish you the very best on your road to recovery.

[kumara]

It's not so long ago ( 3 months) since I was just about where you are at currently. It's a bit of s shock, to put midly, to find yourself in this situation. I found myself being very brave in front of medical people and friends and when alone feeling very wobbly. It's natural.
The surgery these days is very sophisticated and I was very pleased how I sailed through it pain free.
Three months down the track and it is a difficult road, but I'm finding it gets easier each day, and there is the most wonderful support and group of caring people here, whenever you need them.
Very best wishes, you will be in my thoughts

[becca44]

DX from my core biopsy:
ICD
No evidence of lymphovascular invasion.
Estrogen receptor:postive
Progesterone receptor:postive
HER2/NEU:negative
Ki-67:postive (index 15%)
P53:negative

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

It is important to establish a rapport with your breast specialsit and surgeon - this would help in building confidence in you about the management and the procedure too.

It would also be best to follow up with them regularly and clear out any doubts taht you have.

Let us know if you have any doubts and about how the procedure goes.

Regards.

[becca44]

I've been lucky with my breast surgeon and plastic surgeon explaining the procedure and what to expect. My plastic surgeon mentioned I'll be seeing him more than my breast surgeon.

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

Discuss about the procedure with your surgeon in detail. Also, ask about the further management plan and also about the next scheduled follow up.

Let us know if we can help you in any way.

Keep us posted.

Good luck with the procedure.

Regards.

[becca44]

I have IDC. Having a mastectomy next week. I had a core biospy last week.

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

Ask your doctor for a copy of the biopsy reports and also of the blood tests done. Post them to us.

Discuss the further plan of management in your case in detail and also clear out any doubts that you have.

Keep us posted on what your doctor advises.

Let us know how you are doing.

Regards.

[becca44]

My doctor called today. It's cancer. She said, it's not all bad some of the markers look good. Not sure what that means. I go in Friday to discuss what happens next.
To Saphie, thank you for your encouragement.

[saphie]

I feel your pain.  I had a biopsy on Friday and spent Easter weekend with an overwhelming feeling of anxiety. I did some research and finally put away my medical books, shut off my laptop and kept my focus on the facts --- worst case scenario?  Breast cancer is 98% curable. Sure, it would mean going through much of this year dealing with issues I'd rather not deal with, but at the end of the journey I'd go on to lead a normal healthy life and be an inspiration to others.  I also talked with several friends of mine that are breast cancer survivors (all pre-menopausal women).  I looked online and found all the celebrities who were inflicted with breast cancer - I was shocked to see so many of them!  I hope for the best (a benign biopsy report) but if it's not I don't feel like I'm alone in my journey.  Good luck and try to focus on the positive.

[becca44]

My regular doctor said, the lump doesn't feel as bad as the report made out. That it moves easy enough. Yesterday, I went to a breast specialist. Said, the x-rays don't correlate with what she feeling also said, it doesn't feel attached to anything, which was a good thing. Did some kind of ultrasound and said something about when they compressed my breast it   must of effected the way the x-ray showed. I went ahead and had her do a core biopsy.Even though two doctor's agree it doesn't feel bad, I'm scared of what the path with show. There are times, I feel like I'm going to pass out because I'm so nervous. Other times, I feel that I can handle it.

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

It is alright and normal to be anxious and scared after this report. but at the same time, you need to maintain your coll and remain calm, so that you can talk out all the relevant details with your doctor. You need to discuss about the biopsy procedure and further plan of management.

Let us know how the appointment goes and also if you have any doubts.

Best wishes.

[becca44]

Report came back. Spot compression views over the density in the far posterior upper outer right breast concerns a speculated mass with associated central punctate calicifications highly suspicious of malignancy.
addition imaging confirms a speculated mass containing punctate califications far posterior upper right breast at the 9"o clock position highly suspicious of malignancy.
I go to my doctor at four to talk about the report and sit up a time for a biopsies.
I'm scared.

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

How did your biopsy go? When do you get the reports?

Did your dctor say anything? You could ask him/her to prescribe some pain releif medications in case you have any pain.

Keep us posted.

Regards.

[becca44]

Good luck tomorrow. I'll find out tomorrow or Friday if I have to go in for a biopsy.

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

There is generally an increased tenderness, pain and lumpiness associated with the hormonal changes seen during the menstrual cycle. This could be more pronounced in some than others. Some cases of fibroadenomas also increase in size and tenderness during the menstrual cycle.

Let us know what your reports say and also if you have any other doubts.

Keep us posted on what your doctor advises.

Hope this helps.

Regards.

[becca44]

Had my diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound. Found a lump and some small calciifications. The radiology tech said it will be read and decide what to do from there.
To MAV38, I work at the hospital I had my mammogram at. I went back to the medical records department to get the report. You have a right to see all your medical records. The radiology tech answered questions for me today.
To BumikaMD, I'm 44. I haven't noticed any lumps until she had me touch it. No, changes in my breast. Although, around the time I should have a period it feels like I
have lumps under my arms but goes away. Make any sense?
Thank you all for your responses.

[becca44]

Had my diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound. Found a lump and some small calciifications. The radiology tech said it will be read and decide what to do from there.
To MAV38, I work at the hospital I had my mammogram at. I went back to the medical records department to get the report. You have a right to see all your medical records. The radiology tech answered questions for me today.
To BumikaMD, I'm 44. I haven't noticed any lumps until she had me touch it. No, changes in my breast. Although, around the time I should have a period it feels like I
have lumps under my arms but goes away. Make any sense?
Thank you all for your responses.

[Drumma]

If by assymetrical density, you mean a solid nodule with irregular borders, I have been told that is what I have.  I am waiting for a biopsy.  It's nerve wracking, but if it's small that means it's been caught early.  I am tending to believe it is malignant with "irregular borders", but I know women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer but it was caught early and they had the lump removed and they are clean.  It seems to be common, but nevertheless, not in the least bit any less scary.

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

What is your age?

Have you had the diagnostic mammogram? From what you describe it would be essential to get the diagnostic mammogram and a copy of its report too. You might need an ultrasound examination too.

What symptoms are you having and do you notice any abnormal features on breast self examination like skin changes, lump or nipple discharge?

The report that you mention justifies getting the diagnostic mammogram to be done to find out the specific lesions.

Let us know how you are doing and about the mammogram reports too.

Hope this helps.

Regards.