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My radiologist aborted a stereotactic biopsy procedure on irregular microcalcifications because they were under the areola near the base of the nipple, 17 millimeters down. She referred me to a surgeon to consider a peri-areola wire-guided surgical biopsy. The young surgeon says that there will be loss of sensation with this procedure. I originally was given an option of waiting 6 months to repeat the mammogram but it was not recommended. It has taken 2 months to get to a surgeon and I am considering waiting to get a repeat mammogram. I am being treated by a naturopath for cancer as a precaution during this time. What are they likely to see at 3 months or 6 months on a repeat mammogram that will indicate cancer or not? Thank you.
I can not make decisions for you, you have to do it yourself. But since you have asked I will give you a very frank reply. If I were you I would INSIST on the surgical biopsy ASAP and NOT wait for mammograms in another ½ year or so! Nor would I bother with a naturopath - in my opinion a wasre of time & money. You MAY lose some sensitivity in that nipple area, BUT we are discussing a possible illness that can be life threatening! But of course the choice is yours.
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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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