I'm 44 years old and had my yearly mammogram on 12/03/10. Got a call on 12/08 telling me they needed to do a diagnostic mammogram. I had my 1st mammogram at the age of 37 because I wanted a baseline and I've been getting them every year after that (7 years now....). At my baseline screening I was called back due to "something" which turned out to be a water-filled cyst in my left breast.....nothing of concern, and every year thereafter I've been given "normal" results.
Now this is what my report says:
The breast parenchyma is heterogenously dense limiting the sensitivity of mammography. In the outer right, posterior depth, on the right CC view, there is a focal area of asymmetry for which additional imaging is recommended. On the right MLO view, a focal area of asymmetry is also identified for which additional imaging is recommended.
IMPRESSION:
1. Focal asymmetry in the outer right breast, posterior depth for which additional imaging is recommended. Ultrasound can be performed as indicated.
2. Focal asymmetry in the central posterior right breast noted on the right MLO view for which additional imaging is recommended
ASSESSMENT: ACR BIRADS Category 0: Incomplete.
I am going back to tomorrow and I'm really freaking out. About once or twice a month my breasts get really tender and I've been attributing it to hormones. I am 44 years old afterall, so I figured my body is starting to change. Do you think I have something to worry about??? My Right breast is usually more tender than the Left, and it has always been slightly smaller than the Left as well. Not sure if the tenderness is indicative of something else other than hormonal changes???
Any advise is greatly appreciated!!