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.

[japdip]

The BIRAD 4 means that a finding need further investigation .... hence the scheduled biopsy. I wouldn't jump to any conclusions until you have the results of the biopsy.....it is usually said that 25 to 50 % of BIRAD 4s can be something other than benign. Waiting isn't easy but it's the best you can do at this point ..... best of luck.

[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.