zouzi

[alidi]

Hi Zouzi: I am back with a question. What means BI-RADS, ex: BI-RADS 0, BI-RADS-2 AND HIGHER
What means the # that follows,
Thanks again for a good information!

[bluebutterfly2222]

Happy to be of help.

Sorry you are having more discomfort today. If you develop  signs of infection, be sure to check with your doctor.

I am glad your daughter will be with you when you get the pathologist's report. It is hard to go through these things alone.

Zouzi and I will both be hoping for the best for you...

[zouzi]

You welcome alidi,I am sure that Bluebutterfly is happy for you, as I am.You don't have to excuse yourself for writing to us and let us know how you feel,quite the contrary we are always happy to help in any way we can.We also have been helped so many times from wonderful members in this Forum.For the bruising don't forget to apply some ice every so often and also watch your fever..if you have any suspicion of an infection call your doctor okay? All the best to you and God Bless.

[alidi]

Your explanation is wonderful, I was diagnose with Barads-2 in August 2009,
as I explain previously, I discovered a LUMP, NOT TO BIG (a chick-pea size)
I had a Core Biopsy , because Two Breast Oncologist recommended.that,
I am not sorry, it is better to check it out on time. I am hanging there!
My right breast is very Bruise today, but that; does not worry me. This morning I was
feeling chills, and my temperature was 98.4. I was concerned with an infection.
Your E-mail made me feel better. I will have the Pathologist Report on Monday the 26th
My Daughter will be there with me. I will let you all know the results.Excuse me for writing such a long Mail. THANK YOU!!! Regards to Zouzi THANK YOU, THANK YOU.

[zouzi]

Hi alidi, how are you doing? I hope all is well. Bluebutterfly2222 is absolutely correct.Take care...

[bluebutterfly2222]

p.s.  BIRADS stands for "Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System"

[bluebutterfly2222]

Hi alidi,

This is bluebutterfly insead of zouzi, but I thought I'd give you the informaion since I had it right at hand, and zouzi can also reply when she gets here...

BiIRADS is a standardized system used by radiologists to communicate the level of suspicion of their findings:

Category 0 -- Incomplete
Your mammogram or ultrasound didn't give the radiologist enough information to make a clear diagnosis. Don't worry, this may mean that scar tissue from a previous surgery or biopsy may have shown up, or that a lump that is big enough to be easily felt isn't imaging clearly. You will need to have a follow-up image done.

Category 1 -- Normal
There are no suspicious masses or calcifications to report; tissue looks healthy.

Category 2 -- Benign or Negative
Breasts are same size and shape and tissue looks normal. Any cysts, fibroadenomas, or other masses appear benign.

Category 3 -- Probably Benign
There are no suspicious lesions, masses, or calcifications to report, but follow-up to confirm that no cancer exists is recommended. This may be needed if your radiologist does not have your baseline or previous mammogram for comparison.

Category 4 -- Possibly Malignant
There are some suspicious lesions, masses, or calcifications to report; a biopsy is recommended to check the suspicious area.

Category 5 -- Malignant
There are masses with an appearance of cancer. A biopsy is recommended to make an accurate diagnosis.

Category 6 -- Malignant Tissue from a biopsy has been examined and found to be cancerous, and treatment such as surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiation is required.

Hope this helps.

Regards...