u/Fatburn130

I have heard many sources cite that dense breast tissue raises cancer risk, including the online calculators. I am 64 with density C and have been having mammograms and ultrasounds since mid thirties due to complex cysts. So even 30 years ago my reports noted this density. I understand it is a law now here in the US that we be informed. What I can't figure out is why density in itself is a risk factor. l understand the mammogram is harder to read angle, is that the sole reason?

Anyone had this issue with an audiobook? I have checked to make sure no timers are set, the book will just stop repeatedly. I have logged out and back in but the problem continues

Benign. I am considering cancelling follow up with breaat surgeon for the the finding in the above title. Totally fried out on apppontments, tests, biopsies etc. I have my annual screenings in the fall, so not a long wait. Anyone done this?

Benign, but one new finding. The columnar cell change and hyperplasia. Will I be able to return to normal screenings and skip the mri's? I see the breast surgeon on July 1 and was left a voicemail telling me benign and that we would discuss at the upcoming appointment.

Breast, right. lesion, Hologic localized excisional biopsy:

- Intraductal papilloma..

- Columnar cell change and hyperplasia.

- Fibrocystic changes including adenosis, apocrine metaplasia, ductal dilation, cysts and stromal fibrosis.

- Prior biopsy site changes.

After this surgery does the nipple stay flattened? I first noticed the flattening after the mri biopsy but now it is worse.

Two other needle bopsies I have had posted to my portal within 3 days and I knew before the Dr called me. Those results just showed up and never showed a pending status. This excisional biopsy is just now showing up in my portal 7 days later as pending.

FINDINGS:  This report assumes 5 non-rib bearing lumbar type vertebral bodies. (Correlation with radiographs of the lumbar spine is recommended to better assess numbering of lumbar vertebral bodies, particularly if a surgical intervention is being considered for the patient).

Alignment: Grade 2 anterolisthesis of L5 on S1.
Bone: Vertebral body heights are preserved.   Posterior instrumented fusion at L5-S1 with pedicle screws and vertical rods. Additional laminectomy of L5-S1.

Nerves: Conus medullaris is normal in position terminating at L1

Muscles: Symmetric bulk.

Soft Tissues: Unremarkable.

At T12-L1, no spinal canal or neuroforaminal narrowing

At L1-L2, no spinal canal or neuroforaminal narrowing

At L2-L3, no spinal canal or neuroforaminal narrowing

At L3-L4, no spinal canal or neuroforaminal narrowing

At L4-L5, facet joint hypertrophy. No spinal canal narrowing. Mild bilateral neuroforaminal narrowing

At L5-S1, grade 2 anterolisthesis. Disc uncovering. Disc bulge. Spinal canal is decompressed by laminectomy. Facet arthrosis. Moderate bilateral neuroforaminal narrowing. Evaluation degraded by susceptibility artifact from hardware.

Abdomen/Retroperitoneum: Multiple cysts are noted in both kidneys.

Fusion hardware is noted across the right SI joint. Joint space narrowing of bilateral SI joints.

IMPRESSION: 

1. Posterior instrumented fusion and laminectomy at L5-S1. Grade 2 anterolisthesis L5-S1. Facet arthrosis with moderate bilateral neuroforaminal narrowing at this level. No change since prior exam.
2. Facet joint hypertrophy at L4-L5 with mild bilateral neuroforamina

Anyone have any ideas on what is causing the weak legs, they shake after mild exertion as well? i see pain management soon.

FINDINGS:  This report assumes 5 non-rib bearing lumbar type vertebral bodies. (Correlation with radiographs of the lumbar spine is recommended to better assess numbering of lumbar vertebral bodies, particularly if a surgical intervention is being considered for the patient).

Alignment: Grade 2 anterolisthesis of L5 on S1.
Bone: Vertebral body heights are preserved.   Posterior instrumented fusion at L5-S1 with pedicle screws and vertical rods. Additional laminectomy of L5-S1.

Nerves: Conus medullaris is normal in position terminating at L1

Muscles: Symmetric bulk.

Soft Tissues: Unremarkable.

At T12-L1, no spinal canal or neuroforaminal narrowing

At L1-L2, no spinal canal or neuroforaminal narrowing

At L2-L3, no spinal canal or neuroforaminal narrowing

At L3-L4, no spinal canal or neuroforaminal narrowing

At L4-L5, facet joint hypertrophy. No spinal canal narrowing. Mild bilateral neuroforaminal narrowing

At L5-S1, grade 2 anterolisthesis. Disc uncovering. Disc bulge. Spinal canal is decompressed by laminectomy. Facet arthrosis. Moderate bilateral neuroforaminal narrowing. Evaluation degraded by susceptibility artifact from hardware.

Abdomen/Retroperitoneum: Multiple cysts are noted in both kidneys.

Fusion hardware is noted across the right SI joint. Joint space narrowing of bilateral SI joints.

IMPRESSION: 

1. Posterior instrumented fusion and laminectomy at L5-S1. Grade 2 anterolisthesis L5-S1. Facet arthrosis with moderate bilateral neuroforaminal narrowing at this level. No change since prior exam.
2. Facet joint hypertrophy at L4-L5 with mild bilateral neuroforamina

Anyone have any ideas on what is causing the weak legs, they shake after mild exertion as well? i see pain management soon.

I will be having an excisional biopsy for an intraductral papilloma and have to have the Hologic tag placed 2 days prior to the excision. I found the numbing needles in the retroareolar area very painful when I had the mri biopsy, so I asked if I could use a pre numbing cream prior to the tag placement and was told no. Anyone had this done, if so was it painful? I like knowing what to expect, rather than being surprised.

Having IP removed soon. Nipple discharge lead to mri biospy which is how the intraductral papilloma was found, there was no pain, just discharge and itchy nipple. Now there is a stinging pain, tomorow will be last day of antibiotics due to the biopsy site getting infected. I see surgeon in 2 days but am wondering if anyone else has had this experience? Surgeon did ask if there was pain at the the visit with her 6 days ago, there was not. I was just inquiring about the new red inflamed area at that visit.

Has anyone seen a genetics counselor after negative brca 1/2 analysis? I just got my negative results but was given a referral to see a genetic counselor. Not sure if it is worthwhile. I see Dr next week and will ask about it but am just wondering if anyone has found it helpful.

Anyone get infection from mri core biopsy? I had biopsy 3.5 weeks ago and was feeling okay until a few days ago. I started feeling pain again and developed a red inflamed area, saw surgeon today and started an antibiotic, she was surprised at how little the hematoma had reduced. So my intraductral papilloma surgery is on hold.

I had mri core biopsy 12 samples with vacuum assist, almost 3 weeks ago. There is still a hematoma and pinching and stinging with blood coming from the nipple. Not a lot of blood ,but leaves specks on bra. I am awaiting call to schedule the excision of the intraductral papilloma that was causing spontaneous clear discharge. Should I wait until the hematoma is completely gone. I will call breast surgeon, but am wondering if anyone has had this experience. I am 64, so may be that I just heal slower. A prior biospy of the same breast did not hurt at all.

FINDINGS:  This report assumes 5 non-rib bearing lumbar type vertebral bodies. (Correlation with radiographs of the lumbar spine is recommended to better assess numbering of lumbar vertebral bodies, particularly if a surgical intervention is being considered for the patient).

Alignment: Grade 2 anterolisthesis of L5 on S1.
Bone: Vertebral body heights are preserved.   Posterior instrumented fusion at L5-S1 with pedicle screws and vertical rods. Additional laminectomy of L5-S1.

Nerves: Conus medullaris is normal in position terminating at L1

Muscles: Symmetric bulk.

Soft Tissues: Unremarkable.

At T12-L1, no spinal canal or neuroforaminal narrowing

At L1-L2, no spinal canal or neuroforaminal narrowing

At L2-L3, no spinal canal or neuroforaminal narrowing

At L3-L4, no spinal canal or neuroforaminal narrowing

At L4-L5, facet joint hypertrophy. No spinal canal narrowing. Mild bilateral neuroforaminal narrowing

At L5-S1, grade 2 anterolisthesis. Disc uncovering. Disc bulge. Spinal canal is decompressed by laminectomy. Facet arthrosis. Moderate bilateral neuroforaminal narrowing. Evaluation degraded by susceptibility artifact from hardware.

Abdomen/Retroperitoneum: Multiple cysts are noted in both kidneys.

Fusion hardware is noted across the right SI joint. Joint space narrowing of bilateral SI joints.

IMPRESSION: 

1. Posterior instrumented fusion and laminectomy at L5-S1. Grade 2 anterolisthesis L5-S1. Facet arthrosis with moderate bilateral neuroforaminal narrowing at this level. No change since prior exam.

2. Facet joint hypertrophy at L4-L5 with mild bilateral neuroforamina

I had mri biopsy almost 2 days ago. I had clear nipple discharge before the biopsy, but now it is little drops of blood. Anyone had this happen?

When I go the dentist they put a topical numbing agent on the gum before inserting the lidocaine. Does anyone know if that can be done for breast biopsy? The numbing needles I needed for mri biopsy were done behind the nipple and 9 guage, the radiolgist told the tech to stop me from moving because I was moving too much from the shock of the needles. It was really out of my control, the body naturally reacts to pain. I am thankful the needles do their job but just wondering if there is something I can ask for if that type of biopsy is needed again. I had a mammo guided biopsy a few years ago, all I felt was a tiny pinch during numbing.