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Very confused and worried

should I be worried. . . I am 46 yrs old and had hysterectomy at age 41.  Been on Climara ever since.  I had my regular mamogram a few weeks ago and after radiologist suggested u/s and then core biopsy.  The pathology report came back as fibrocystic changes with adenosis but the radiologist felt the films were discordant with pathology and sent me to a breast surgeon.  The surgeon declared that the lump in my breast was "worrisome" and scheduled me for surgical removal of entire lump with margins.  I had surgery on Monday.  Today, the surgeon's assistant called and said results were benign - she mentioned fibrocystic changes with some calcification but said everything was normal.  Should I trust this?  If the original findings of the pathologist was suspect to the radiologist, could this pathology report be wrong as well?  I did have needle guided surgery, but could the wrong tissue have been removed?  I meet with the surgeon net week but I don't know what to think.  Did I just have unnecessary surgery, if the results of both pathology reports were the same?  
One other note - the lump was near my chest wall and the surgeon did say it was a "tricky" one.  What questions should I ask her when I meet for my follow up?  Sorry to ask so many questions, but I just don't know what to believe.  
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739091 tn?1300666027
You may want to ask for and keep copies of all your medical records and mammograms, ultrasounds, and MRI's if you end up going there.

I keep all these for myself and I can go to an appointment and have them at my fingertips for a doctor to look over. You just need to keep them in a cool dry environment.

Best wishes :)
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thanks for your response.  I may suggest a second look from a pathologist - I am curious to read the original reports.  I was so concerned when the radiologist insisted that I see the surgeon that I didn't think to ask for a copy of the first pathology report - I think my brain was just in overload.   Now I want to see both.  It is just very frustrating to have so many different opinions!  Thanks for all your help.  I am new to this forum and appreciate all the helpful responses to questions.
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739091 tn?1300666027
I'd believe pathology reports over a radiologist. You can always have your tissue samples sent to another pathologist for them to give you another report.

Best wishes
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