Biopsy Tomorrow

[Joyce343]

I feel so stupid in reviewing the forum.  I had a mammogram in 2005 as a baseline.  Now, the radiologist is telling me that one of the lobules has changed in shape (I have multiple calcifications on both breasts). It is more "lobular, more angular and has shadows" is what he said.  I have no idea what a birad is and have never seen a written report.  Do I have cause to be concerned?

[Joyce343]

The results were benign.  Thank you Liz.  I have certainly learned a lot by this experience, most notably that there are some wonderfully supportive women out there -- and I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.    

[lizziecee]

Hope the biopsy went well yesterday and that it is benign. Do come back and let us know if we can help in any way.
Liz.

[Joyce343]

Thanks Liz.  I guess it doesn't matter much as the biopsy is today anyway.  Blessedly the result will be available the day after.  Perhaps, it's best not to know too much at this point as it only scares me.  I know that 9 times out of 10 biopsy results turn out to be benign and I'll just hang onto that thought.

[lizziecee]

Can you get a copy of the pathology report on the mammo? This will give the Birad score. You can then google Birad and get proper technical information. A Birad of 4 usually means "something suspicious - more investigation needed."  It does not necessarily mean cancer. Can the radiologist who did the recent mammo explain this finding in more detail, and suggest further action? Perhaps a core biopsy of the lobules affected may shed further light on the problem.

Liz.

[Joyce343]

Okay, I'm going to come clean here.  I'm a hospital administrator and I never expected that I would feel so at a loss.  I have shared this with the CNO and one of my nurse managers and their concern has really left me feeling disturbed.  I never get sick and I'm in a role where I assure people, but quite frankly, I'm scared to death.  I'm not used to feeling out of control.  I know that I need to get a grip, but quite frankly, I'm out of my element.