Suspicious Abnormality on Mammogram

[miztp]

I'm 47 years old needing a breast biopsy. I had a routine mammogram that showed a spot (no lump is felt)and then I had a spot compression with magnification . The findings were:
Presence of cluster of microcalcifications in the left outer quadrant. They are somewhat pleomorphic. Possibility of intraductal carcinoma. Bi-Rads Category 4. Is cancer probable with these findings and a bi-rad 4 ?. What is the % that it's cancer? I just want to be prepared for the biopsy findings.

[mistyb361]

Wow.  Feeling much better today.  Really have not experienced much pain at all since the surgery.  The anesthesia was still working it's way out of my system.  I am under 5' tall and only 91#'s, though. Something that I wanted to share, though.  The doctors and nurses at the hospital where my biopsy took place were awesome.  I did have a long day because the surgery room was backlogged, but I felt very much at ease knowing I was in good hands.  The radiologist who placed the wire in my breast has a daughter who has gone to school with my son from pre-k through their present grade of first.  She was so compassionate when she walked in.  She rubbed my back as she explained the procedure and then was so gentle as she placed everything.  Then I discovered that the nurse that was actually scheduled to be in surgery with me is a friend of mine.  Because of the backlog, though, another nurse ended up with my case.  She told everybody I was a good friend, though, so everyone that walked in joked with me that they were 'told they better treat me very well'.  All in all, it was nice to know that the people taking care of us really are caring, compassionate, funny people just like us.  It is unfortunate that there are a few out there that become robotic but, I am going to pray that for any future procedures you may face, you only encounter caregivers as kind as the ones I had.    

[JoyGirl]

You and your family are in my prayers all day  I am praying for good news!  Let us know how it went.

[HelenV]

Went for my follow up appointment on 9/11.  Dr. said everything is fine.  they didn't find anything funky anywhere - completely benign. Just needed another prescription for the anitbiotics.  Still red around incision.   Don't have to go back for another mammograph for 1 year and since I was there made my appoint for Sept/08.

Snowtree:  will be praying for you tormorrow.  You have your sonogram right?  

Maa64:  praying for you today.

[maa64]

Hey prayer warriors could use prayers today. I go for my biopsies today at 12:15 they said it could take up to 3 to 5 hours. Please pray. thanks must run my son to preschool.Thanks

[JoyGirl]

So sorry to hear the diagnosis but it sounds very encouraging and treatable. The fact that it is "pre-cancerous" would lead me to believe that even if it is an aggressive form that it is VERY treatable.  

I am glad that you are taking tomorrow off.  You need to take time for yourself and gather your thoughts and get some answers.  I will pray that you can get in quickly and the surgeon will be able to get you in quick and answer all your questions.  Make a list of questions so that it is easier to get everything addressed.

Enjoy your day with your dog.  I am assuming a lab-husky mix?  I have lab, love her to death.
I know that you must be scared.  I was just thinking of something that might help you deal with all of this on an emotional level.  There is a technique that involves tapping on acupuncture points that is really fast and effective on letting go of fear and anxiety.  Fear is one of the most crippling emotions.  If you are interested in checking it out, visit www.emofree.com and there is a list of practitioners around the world who use it.  Many practitioners do this over the phone if there is not one close to you.
I am glad that you got out and went for your walk.  Hopefully you will be able to get a nice long relaxing walk in tomorrow and will be able to spend time sorting things out.  I know it must be very challenging.  I hope that you feel refreshed and empowered to face that which is to come.  I know you will get through this and we will all be here for you!

[JoyGirl]

I believe those dizzy spells are all a side effect of the anesthesia.  A friend just had a surgery and his doctor told him that it could take up to six months for the drugs to get out of his system.  He feels that his body has not been the same since the surgery but that it is all a result of the drugs and is very positive that all will be fine once it all gets out of his system.  I am sure your symptoms will ease up quickly.  Be careful these next few days, always be aware that you could have a dizzy spell until this wears off a little more.  Know that this is temporary and you will be so much better soon.  
I am so glad that you got the results and that they are benign.  Hooray!!!!