Q: there are bilateral hetero dense fibro glandular tissues grade of density is 3 mammogram is negative with benign findings plz what does that means?

Grade 3: Means that 50-75 percent of your breast tissue is made up of glandular tissue instead of fat. Nothing ominous.

Q: on a mammogram what does stable right breast nodule consistent with benign etiology (br-rads 2 benign) mean?

BR-Rads 2: BI-RADS 2 means that your mammogram was normal (ie, no cancer), but other findings (eg, cysts) are described in the report. You should continue your routine screening.

Q: what does it mean if a new focal asymmetry on screening mammogram "flattened into benign pattern" on diagnostic mammogram? i have very dense breasts.

No abnormality: It generally means that the original appearance on the screening mammogram was due to a coincidental overlapping of normal breast structures, causing the false appearance of a possible abnormality. On the diagnostic images,the overlapping structures spread out and look normal again, proving that the original "abnormality" was not real. A true mass would not flatten or spread out on the diag mammo

Q: on a mammogram what does stable right breast nodule consistent with benign etiology (br-rads 2 benign) mean? what's does the meaning of etiology?

Benign: Bi-RADS is a system used by radiologist to categorize the level of suspicion of breast lesion for cancer. It includes 0-6. BiRADS 2 is benign, meaning NOT a cancer. Bi-RADS 4 or above is more suspicious for cancer. Thus, biopsy should be done. But, the system does not incorporate clinical suspicion. So, biopsy may still be indicated for low Bi-RADS lesion if clinical suspicion is high.

Q: 1st mammogram sept 2019 & had probably benign microcalcifications.6 months follow up was two days ago.radiologist dr.said there's been a few new ones and i need biopsy.does an increase in the number of microcalcifications often mean cancer?

No: Microcalcifications can be seen in a variety of lesions including in some forms of early breast cancer. Biopsy is necessary to rule out this possibility

Q: loved one's bone scan points to possible metastatic cancer, but all blood tests and mammogram are negative for cancer. any ideas on what it could mean?

More testing: The bone scan result could be a false positive or additional tests may be needed to find the primary cancer.

Q: if a doctor put on a paper for test pain in both breast, fullness right moer than left what do that mean to me it's on for mammogram screening.

Not sure: If there are abnormalities on the physical exam, sounds like it should be a diagnostic mammo rather than a screening.

Q: mammogram for breast tenderness results were benign gynecomastia. received letter today saying it's time for six month repeat test. is this normal?

Ask your doctor: Generally painful male painful gynecomastia is a benign condition. Usually your doctor would perform a breast physical examination to check for changes. If the radiologist had seen breast inflammation on the mammogram the first time, they may commonly recommend a 6 month follow up mammogram. See your doctor for an exam ; ask about the mammogram recommendation.

Q: what does a shadow on a mammogram mean?

Many things: A shadow on the mammogram could represent normal breast tissue, overgrown breast tissue, a benign tumor, a cyst, or a breast cancer, among other things. Sometimes your doctor may order additional mammogram views or an ultrasound to get a different view of the area.

Question 1

what does "probably benign" mean on a mammogram report?

Accepted Answer

Most likely normal.: While mammograms are excellent screening tests for cancer, they are not perfect. Many times spots are seen on mammography that are not normal but have such a low probability of being cancer (<0.5%), that it is best to watch these closely rather than biopsy. Radiologists categorize this as a birads-3 abnormality; when women get their first mammogram, there is a 7% chance this will happen.

Question 2

there are bilateral hetero dense fibro glandular tissues
grade of density is 3
mammogram is negative with benign findings
plz what does that means?

Accepted Answer

Grade 3: Means that 50-75 percent of your breast tissue is made up of glandular tissue instead of fat. Nothing ominous.

Question 3

on a mammogram what does stable right breast nodule consistent with benign etiology (br-rads 2 benign) mean?

Accepted Answer

BR-Rads 2: BI-RADS 2  means that your mammogram was normal (ie, no cancer), but other findings (eg, cysts) are described in the report. You should continue your routine screening.

Question 4

what does it mean if a new focal asymmetry on screening mammogram "flattened into benign pattern" on diagnostic mammogram?  i have very dense breasts.

Accepted Answer

No abnormality: It generally means that the original appearance on the screening mammogram was due to a coincidental overlapping of normal breast structures, causing the false appearance of a possible abnormality. On the diagnostic images,the overlapping structures spread out and look normal again, proving that the original "abnormality" was not real.  A true mass would not flatten or spread out on the diag mammo

Question 5

on a mammogram what does stable right breast nodule consistent with benign etiology (br-rads 2 benign) mean? what's does the meaning of etiology?

Accepted Answer

Benign: Bi-RADS is a system used by radiologist to categorize the level of suspicion of breast lesion for cancer. It includes 0-6. BiRADS 2 is benign, meaning NOT a cancer. Bi-RADS 4 or above is more suspicious for cancer. Thus, biopsy should be done. But, the system  does not incorporate clinical suspicion. So, biopsy may still be indicated for low Bi-RADS lesion if clinical suspicion is high.

Question 6

1st mammogram sept 2019 & had probably benign microcalcifications.6 months follow up was two days ago.radiologist dr.said there's been a few new ones and i need biopsy.does an increase in the number of microcalcifications often mean cancer?

Accepted Answer

No: Microcalcifications can be seen in a variety of lesions including in some forms of early breast cancer. Biopsy is necessary to rule out this possibility

Question 7

loved one's bone scan points to possible metastatic cancer, but all blood tests and mammogram are negative for cancer. any ideas on what it could mean?

Accepted Answer

More testing: The  bone scan result could be  a false positive or  additional  tests may be needed to find  the primary  cancer.

Question 8

if a doctor put on a  paper for test pain in both breast, fullness right moer than left what do that mean to me it's on for mammogram screening.

Accepted Answer

Not sure: If there are abnormalities on the physical exam, sounds like it should be a diagnostic mammo rather than a screening.

Question 9

mammogram for breast tenderness results were benign gynecomastia.  received letter today saying it's time for six month repeat test.  is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Ask your doctor: Generally painful male painful gynecomastia is a benign condition. Usually your doctor would perform a breast physical examination to check for changes. If the radiologist had seen breast inflammation on the mammogram the first time, they may commonly recommend a 6 month follow up mammogram. See your doctor for an exam ; ask about the mammogram recommendation.

Question 10

what does a shadow on a mammogram mean?

Accepted Answer

Many things: A shadow on the mammogram could represent normal breast tissue, overgrown breast tissue, a benign tumor, a cyst, or a breast cancer, among other things.  Sometimes your doctor may order additional mammogram views or an ultrasound to get a different view of the area.

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There are bilateral hetero dense fibro glandular tissues grade of density is 3 mammogram is negative with benign findings plz what does that means?

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On a mammogram what does stable right breast nodule consistent with benign etiology (br-rads 2 benign) mean?

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What does it mean if a new focal asymmetry on screening mammogram "flattened into benign pattern" on diagnostic mammogram? i have very dense breasts.

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On a mammogram what does stable right breast nodule consistent with benign etiology (br-rads 2 benign) mean? what's does the meaning of etiology?

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1st mammogram sept 2019 & had probably benign microcalcifications.6 months follow up was two days ago.radiologist dr.said there's been a few new ones and i need biopsy.does an increase in the number of microcalcifications often mean cancer?

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Loved one's bone scan points to possible metastatic cancer, but all blood tests and mammogram are negative for cancer. any ideas on what it could mean?

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If a doctor put on a paper for test pain in both breast, fullness right moer than left what do that mean to me it's on for mammogram screening.

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Mammogram for breast tenderness results were benign gynecomastia. received letter today saying it's time for six month repeat test. is this normal?

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