Birad 4 Reading

[Lstevens623]

I am a 38 year old mother of two with a history of cancer in my family. 9 years ago I had a lump removed that turned out to be benign (luckily). I was told to start having mammos at 35 because of this. I put it off (the usual excuses, no time, doesn't effect me, etc.) Now I have gone for my baseline mammo and am terrified. They took 3 sets of films plus a magnified view. I was then told that I need an ultrasound right now because they found abnormalities in both breast. My left breast is scheduled for a stereotactic biopsy after Christmas with a Birad 4 rating. My right breast is Birad 3 and I should have that mammogramed again in 6 months. They also stated that the lymph nodes are enlarged in the right but feel that mostly in part due to the severity of my psoriasis. I know they are cluster calfications and very little else. I was so shocked when I had the mammo and us that I didn't think to ask anything at the time. The doctors I have spoken to don't give indication one way or another how they feel about the radiology report. The surgeon did say that my left breast was more grandular and indicated more cell activity? I don't know what this means. Any information would be appreciated.

[scaredkathy]

Just had biospy yesterday of the 2 clusters.  The one was more worrisome so the surgeon had to hit it twice because he did not get the amount of calcifications that he wanted.  In the end he wss very satisfied.  So I am very sore today!!!  So I must wait and wait...  Hope to hear from him by tomorrow though.  He said maybe even later today.  I will let you know.  Thanks for checking up on me.  I really feel like I have friends out there that are praying for all of us or even sending good vibes our way that we don't even know of!!

[vermontgirlII]

Hi,

How did your appt. go today?  Any news?

[Montana girl 06]

I also have had 2 biopsies for clustered calcifications (Birad 4) and both were benign. Hope yours turn out well, too. Try to enjoy the holiday.

[Lstevens623]

Thank you all for your words of encouragement.  I do feel better knowing my odds.  I will be sure to keep everyone posted.  HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

[Bunny711]

Had the same thing as Laur113, except one time, with a birad 4, clustered claifications..luckily after my biopsy I too was benign..You should be fine, easier said then done, but hang in there, enjoy the holidas and take it one day at a time.

[laure113]

I also was a Birad 4 with 2 clusters. I had 2 biopsies and both were benign. The waiting is the hardest part. I understand your fear. I was shocked when I was called back again and again. Hang in there. I'm sorry I don't have an other info for you. I hope you get your answer soon.