Radial scar/breast cancer?

I went for a mammogram for a lump that I found on my left breast which I was infromed was probably cystic.  While I was their they found a dense area on my right breast which they said could either be radial scarring or breast cancer in the very early stages and about milimetres in size.  I an 33 years old and the mother of 3 young kids with no family history of brest cancer. What should I do now and what questions should I ask my surgeon.  THANKS.

[CCF-RN,MSN-rf]

Dear LALA:  If a density has been found on mammogram, the first thing that should be done, if not done already, is to do more images by mammography to make sure the breast tissue has not folded over onto itself.  Assuming this has been done, the next step would be to see a surgeon (preferably someone who specializes in breast surgery).  The surgeon might recommend a biopsy.   There is a moderate incidence of false positives on mammograms but it is important to have this investigated nonetheless.

[lala]

What exactly is a radial scar?  Is there a chance of it been breast cancer?  I have seen a Surgeon who is going to remove it next week and some of the surronding tissue and can expect the results in about a week later.  It showed up on 2 mammograms and on the ultrasound scan but it is only millimetres in size.  Extremely anxious.  I really appreciate all your help. Thank you ever so much.

[judy812]

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