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Mammogram Further Evaluation - Help

I am 40 and had my first screening mammogram.  The results were Birad-0, need further information for a complete evaluation.  The findings were a 2 cm. irregular equal density with an indistinct margin, focal asymetric density at the 12 o'clock position, middle depth in the right breast.  My breasts are predominantly fatty.  The letter I received said that I needed further eval. but that "Most such findings are benign".  I am really anxious & I don't know what this all means?  I am also average size, but very large breasted, 34G.  On Tuesday, I developed a small red sore on the  right breast. I've had similar sores on the left breast, which the doctor chalked up to the seams in my heavy duty bra. I have a lesser bra now, but the seam could have hit my breast on the sore spot.  I've also had intermittent pain in the breast, neck, underarm, rib cage, arm, shoulder side & back, on the side (left breast) with normal findings.  Just prior to the mamm., due to the pain, my doc did a CBE & all seemed normal and said pain was due to large breasts.  I am wondering if I should be very worried about my Mamm. results, be even more concerned because of the sore, and if I could be having pain related to the "abnormal breast" on the normal side?  
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Thank you fro your response Dennis!
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Hi.
Your mammogram result was categorized as BIRADS 0, which means additional imaging evaluation needs to be done.  You may need to undergo breast ultrasound to check on that 2 cm density on your right breast.
As for the red sore you noticed on both breasts, you can observe it for now as it may be related to wearing tight bra.
For the intermittent pains you are experiencing, you can try over the counter pain relievers.
Please do consult your doctor for proper evaluation.
Good luck.
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