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i went to have my annual mammogram done and was told that i had to come back they did a 2nd view of the right breast and are now saying cluster of microcacifications 4.5mm and that further evaluation confims intramammary lymph node the tiny cluster reveals mild pleomorphism and that there is a solid hypoechoic mass
what does all this mean i am scheduled to have a stereotatic biopsy on friday and i am worried sick
Well if it has been classified as a BI RAD 4 that means that your cancer risk here is quite real - but not a certainty. So your stereotactic biopsy is a NECESSITY in order to KNOW what it is you have there! It is better than to go directly to any surgery because maybe surgery can be avoided if not necessary and even if necessary you will know what is being operated and can conduct the surgery accordingly. Good luck!
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Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.
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I`m a doctor of medicine and a specialist in radiation therapy and medical oncology. I have long experience in diagnostics and treatment of breast tumours.
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I'm a Doctor of Medicine and specialist in Medical Oncology and Radiation Therapy educated & trained in Sweden. Now retired. Background in Radiation Therapy, Medical Oncology, Radiation Protection, Nuclear Medicine, Diagnostic Radiology, Gynecological Oncology, Clinical Pathology, Clinical Cytology,Hematology and Internal Medicine. M.D. from the faculty of medicine, Royal Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden. Have also been an exchange student at the Hebrew University, Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem Israel. Former medical consultant, Swedish National Board of Radiation Protection. Former Police Surgeon and Medical Examiner, Stockholm Police Department. Former Chief Medical Officer, The Royal Guards, The Royal Horse Guards and the Royal Household Brigade, Royal Swedish Army Medical Corps.You can also reach me on: http://www.lifestylerescue.com/expert/health-fitness-advice/dr-claes-gustaf/128 I have no restrictions on the number of questions there.
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