Hi,
I had a stereostatic core needle biopsy that came back as atypical ductal hyperplasia. However, they sent me to the surgeon as they want to do a further surgical biopsy to "remove all the AHD and see if anything was in it". The surgeon said that if there was a mass it would have been removed and that I would just need some radiation - it was very matter of fact. He also said that he wasn't concerned about the margins. When I asked if it was BC would they need to do more surgery, he was confident they would have removed it all. Well at the time it sounded reasonable, but after thinking about it I am now a little concerned with his 'margins' remark. A friend who has had BC suggested I see an oncologist before I go under the knife - is she right? They said they are going to biopsy about 1cm. I have small breasts (34B at most), and I have a wide 4cm range of calcifications.... should they be removed too?
I am know that this is probably an over reaction, but I do not want to entertain the possibility of BC. I have just turned 40 and have 2 small kids, the chance of this ADH being something more serious and then metastasizing is something I want to avoid at all costs.
So, I am right in thinking a second opinion is needed before I go any further?
Thanks.