I had a mammogram and got a letter back telling me that I need to have a left breast special view mammogram.?

Question

Can anyone give me any insight on what I may be looking at. Cancer runs in my family. Is it a fibrocystic or cancer? I know no one can know for sure in my particular case, but could you share your's with me? Thank You Much.

Answer 1

There are many reasons why you might be called back after a mammogram. First, sometimes, there is a dense area of tissue on the image and a spot compression view will give the radiologist more information. A spot view will compress that dense area in order to see "through" that tissue to be sure there is nothing abnormal there. Or the radiologist might have seen a mass of some sort and a spot view will show the edges of the mass better. A spot view with magnification is done if the radiologist has seen microcalcifications. The mag view will show the edges of the calcifications better so the radiologist can try to determine what type of calcifications you have. The majority of follow up studies done are benign. In fact, nearly 85% or all breast biopsies are benign. You are more likely to be called for more pictures after a baseline study, as the radiologist cannot look back on prior mammograms to see if an area was already there (and possibly unchanged).
Do not be surprised if after these follow up images the radiologist wants an ultrasound or requests a biopsy.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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I had a mammogram and got a letter back telling me that I need to have a left breast special view mammogram.?
Can anyone give me any insight on what I may be looking at. Cancer runs in my family. Is it a fibrocystic or cancer? I know no one can know for sure in my particular case, but could you share your's with me? Thank You Much.

Answer 4

I got a similar call back and it scared the bejeebers out of me. When they showed me the shadow on the mammogram they wanted another view of, I knew exactly what it was. I have a spot on one breast with a small mass of extra veins in. I showed the technician and sure enough when they did the special view, that's what it was. However, two years ago I did get breast cancer in the other breast. It too runs in my family and I'm doing just fine now. Good luck.

The tough part is waiting for the next appointment and the results.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

First and foremost, don't panic:) Sometimes the "view" isn't exactly right, and they call you back. Cancer runs in my family as well, so i do understand how you feel. Two in my family had to have their mammograms repeated, and biopsies done, but it turned out they were fine, so i hope yours is that way:) By the way......just so others will know, and you......the AMA last year did a report on how the spice TURMERIC had such a HUGE impact on halting breast cancer....Chin up, it will be ok:)

Answer 7

take one step at a time I'm in the same boat as you my mother is a breast cancer survivor the doctors said she had 6 months to live that was 20 years ago she is now 76 years old today I am a what they call a high risk had mammograms for 20 years at one time I received the same letter I know what your going through they categorized me as cystic breast but it was nonmalignant my dad died of cancer 26years ago but I take each day as a blessing and don't worry about the future I live for today good luck there are plenty of women out there with your problem OK

Answer 8

I had that. It is a smaller piece of plastic with different angles...sometimes a liquid cyst can be very near to a tumor, which could mean cancer. They usually order an ultasound too. If they find a liquid cyst, they use a big syringe to drain it and send the fluid out for tests. Then if there is a suspicious mass beside that, they will order a stereotactic biopsy in an outpatient surgical center and send that tissue out for tests. If cancer, then lumpectomy plus radiation is equivalent to mastectomy sometimes (depends on size and staging of tumors). Either one might require chemo too.You still might have fibrocystic or some thing...cancer is a rough thing to go thru...changes in wellness, changes in body image (surgery and hair loss with chemo), financial problems, being off from work, etc, but it can be survived...just not easily...hopefully you have good friends and family to support you...Take care.

Answer 9

I got a reply back saying I had to come back in for a total rescreening as things had shown up. Turns out I have polycystic breasts. That means I have a lot of sm. fibroid cysts in both breasts but I have to go back in 6 mo. to have my left breast checked again as they said there was something there they want to keep a check on. I don't worry over it (doesn't solve anything). Worry is a lack of faith. I do have faith. I know I'm going to be ok one way or another. I don't even think of it unless someone else brings it up. Which reminds me that I need to make a note on my calendar so I can make the appointment on time. I guess I'm just trying to say, have FAITH. Please try not to worry. Keep us posted.

Answer 10

Me to-
My left breast also.and I also had large breast, larger than any tray in the office. I also received that letter
I had a biopsy under general anesthesia to remove a something described as "atypical cells". No other problems since.(5 years ago)
Having routine ma-mos along with regular self exams is the best defense for early detection of any situation
God Bless