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What Could Negative Mammogram Result With Prescribed Needle Biopsy And Ultrasound Mean?
I received a negative mammogram result today, what does this mean? I last one showed cysts and they did an ultra sound. Multiple cysts 3-5 mm and begnin. After this mammogram they are referring me to a breast surgeon for possible needle biopsy and another ultra sound. I thought negative was good news? Is the referral just precautionary measures since my grandmother died of breast cancer and I have had cervical cancer and a hysterectomy? I am very concerned. My age is 58
Wed, 15 Jan 2014
Hi welcome to health care magic forum.
As you correctly guess, the mamogram is negative for which it is done, means the breast cancer.
Needle biopsy and other ultrasound, may be to evaluate the size of the cysts, hence to find the growth.
Your family history is also suggest the exclusion of the malignancy to the last point.
Wishing for a quick and complete recovery.Thank you.
As you correctly guess, the mamogram is negative for which it is done, means the breast cancer.
Needle biopsy and other ultrasound, may be to evaluate the size of the cysts, hence to find the growth.
Your family history is also suggest the exclusion of the malignancy to the last point.
Wishing for a quick and complete recovery.Thank you.
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