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| 9/22/2011 | left 7 o'clock core adh bi-rad 4 removed adh rt 1 o'clock biopsy complex papillary sclerosing lesion - advise next step -- braca test? tamoxifen or partial or mastectomy, hysterectomy -- no cancer in family on both sides at all?????? would appreciate any guidance -- 45 year old female still menstruating. | ||
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| 9/22/2011 | Thank you for turning to the Johns Hopkins Breast Center. Best recommendation is to seek a formal consult @ a Comprehensive Breast Center where you will be evaluated by a multidisciplinary team of breast care experts.Some of what you mention, may be appropriate but you need a breast team to evaluate you, and your case, and move forward with an organized plan. Please don't panic and jump into anything. You have not been diagnosed with breast cancer. You do need some breast expert follow-up. Hope this helps, and best wishes. If we can help, please call Sheila @ 443-287-BRST (2778) for an appointment. | ||
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