Hi i was wondering which is better between mri , mamo or ultra sound can an ultra sound see calcs also what does an excisional biopsy intail. Is it ok to just do mamo follow ups instead of a biopsy what are the risk i have been diaognois with slight ploemorphism morphology microcalifications birads 4a suspicious.
I am asking as i had a steriotactic on the 15th of sept 08 but the P.A. Missed my calcs now they are saying that i need to have an excisional biopsy ok i am scared as i do not do well with surgery can i just follow these what are the chances of these calcs being cancer there is no breast cancer in my family i do know we have brain tumor cancer which is what my dad passed away from, can someone give me some kind of advice i am going to see a completely different doctor now i have to pay out of pocket which i really can not afford. due to my ins only pays for one consult a year does anyone know how i can get my ins. to pay for my second consult i am sorry if i have a lot of questons i am scared i just want to put this all behind me i am depressed please help i feel like i am trapped in a circle and there is no getting out any advice on my questons would be so nice right now thank you