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Suspicious Abnormality on Mammogram
I'm 47 years old needing a breast biopsy. I had a routine mammogram that showed a spot (no lump is felt)and then I had a spot compression with magnification . The findings were:
Presence of cluster of microcalcifications in the left outer quadrant. They are somewhat pleomorphic. Possibility of intraductal carcinoma. Bi-Rads Category 4. Is cancer probable with these findings and a bi-rad 4 ?. What is the % that it's cancer? I just want to be prepared for the biopsy findings.
Presence of cluster of microcalcifications in the left outer quadrant. They are somewhat pleomorphic. Possibility of intraductal carcinoma. Bi-Rads Category 4. Is cancer probable with these findings and a bi-rad 4 ?. What is the % that it's cancer? I just want to be prepared for the biopsy findings.
It sounds like you are doing pretty well. I am glad you have the facial and massage planned. You should plan another, too. I think doing something to pamper yourself will be very helpful to your recovery.
I think it is good to tell your mom at this point but only you know her and her situation. I think it would be hard to keep it from her. Does she live in close proximity to you? If so, I think it would be harder not to tell her. As a mom myself, I know I would want my kids to tell me. The fact that it is "precancerous" and sounds very treatable will make it easier for you. Make sure to stress all those positive factors to her and if you are afraid of upsetting her, you don't have to share all your fears with her, you can share them with us. Just my thoughts for now and what I would do if I imagine myself in your shoes. Well, I am extremely sleep deprived, my son has pneumonia and I was in the ER all night with my mom, we suspected a possible heart attack, it turned out fine, then they did x-rays and found something on her lunc, sent her for a CT scan and it turned out to be an arthritic spur on her spine, just looked like it was in her lung on the x-ray. So, all is well, just tired...
I'll keep you in my prayers.
I think it is good to tell your mom at this point but only you know her and her situation. I think it would be hard to keep it from her. Does she live in close proximity to you? If so, I think it would be harder not to tell her. As a mom myself, I know I would want my kids to tell me. The fact that it is "precancerous" and sounds very treatable will make it easier for you. Make sure to stress all those positive factors to her and if you are afraid of upsetting her, you don't have to share all your fears with her, you can share them with us. Just my thoughts for now and what I would do if I imagine myself in your shoes. Well, I am extremely sleep deprived, my son has pneumonia and I was in the ER all night with my mom, we suspected a possible heart attack, it turned out fine, then they did x-rays and found something on her lunc, sent her for a CT scan and it turned out to be an arthritic spur on her spine, just looked like it was in her lung on the x-ray. So, all is well, just tired...
I'll keep you in my prayers.
I will miss you and I also have a feeling that you will pop in from time to time. I appreciated your words of comfort as I am a real new comer here. I hope you get to feeling better soon. Go out and do something nice for yourself; pamper yourself a bit and heres to hoping to see your name in the future.
Im doing a little better here. It still comes in waves but not as long and not as heavy. The thing I am dreading now is telling my mom and should I tell her with her diabetes and all? And my half brother who is flakey perhaps not totally his fault. He had a TBI in 2003 when he was t-boned driving on the job. He was in a coma for 6 weeks. Luckily at he doesnt take RX but has some tingling nerve damage in his left leg and his cognitive skills are not the best. If I ask him a question, their are alot of uhhhhhs. I can walk away and he is still trying to process up there.
In a way, I cant wait till Wed to get the ball rolling and in a way I can wait because Im scared. All normal I know. Thursday I have a facial and a mini massage planned so I should focus on that. Was that great timing or what?
Im doing a little better here. It still comes in waves but not as long and not as heavy. The thing I am dreading now is telling my mom and should I tell her with her diabetes and all? And my half brother who is flakey perhaps not totally his fault. He had a TBI in 2003 when he was t-boned driving on the job. He was in a coma for 6 weeks. Luckily at he doesnt take RX but has some tingling nerve damage in his left leg and his cognitive skills are not the best. If I ask him a question, their are alot of uhhhhhs. I can walk away and he is still trying to process up there.
In a way, I cant wait till Wed to get the ball rolling and in a way I can wait because Im scared. All normal I know. Thursday I have a facial and a mini massage planned so I should focus on that. Was that great timing or what?
You will definitely be missed. I enjoyed reading your blogs whether you were sharing about yourself, your family, information that we could use, or reminding the us to keep our faith in God strong. I appreciate that you were always here. Take care and remember that we will always care about you, too.
The surgeon found a 'growth' in my breast which he removed. When he told me, I asked him if it looked cancerous and he said 'no but, it still should not have been growing'. I trust his judgement. Of course, the results did come back benign and I remember the pathologist saying something about the tissue & that I need to make sure that I have frequent mammograms and that I use a clinic that has digital mammograms. I can not remember why I need to do this (actually probably because I have dense breasts, but he said something else, too)...I was just so relieved when I heard the word benign. I am sure the surgeon will tell me when I go in to see him in a few days. I will also ask him to explain what he removed, as well. He told me right out of surgery so my head was not quite out of the fog from anesthesia.
Just wondering if anyone else here has a my space.
I will get the expander put in first and then in about 4-6 months go for the permanent. I haven't chosen yet between silicone or saline. Surgeon says we will decided together when we see what results we get from the expander. Stay positive. I know the waiting is hard.
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