Confusing Results

[babwa]

I've just received my biopsy results (I had a BIRAD 4 mamo with microcalcifications).  While removing my stitches the surgeon said everything was normal - fibrocystic changes.  That I should have a mamo in 6 mos.  After getting back to work, I called and asked for a copy of my path report when it arrived, they faxed it to me.  Now I just want an explanation of the report, but won't see the surgeon for 6 months.  Am I at a high risk for cancer?  My results are as follows:

Proliferative fibrocystic changes with duct epithelial hyperplasia, duct ectasia, cysts, patchy dense stromal fibrosis and microcalcifications.

[babwa]

Many, many thanks for your response.  I tried searching online but could search all the 'verbage' in my report - just pieces.  I'm big on researching things - thank you so much for affirming what I thought I was reading.

Peace be with you

[PaulMD]

Hi there.

All of these descriptions may be lumped under fibrocystic changes in the breast tissues.  None of these findings can be considered as pre-malignant conditions, and these findings should not increase your risk of developing cancers.  It is best that you continue your surveillance mammograms according to the schedule that your doctor prescribes.  Also report to him any changes that occurs within the same breast or other breast.

Regards and God bless.