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ADH - Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia Questions about atypical ductal hyperplasia. |
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| 2/20/2012 | I am 63 years of age with no family history of breast cancer. Recently diagnosed with ADH B3 (level 2 being apparently normal)after a core biopsy following a routine 3 yrly mammogram. Have now had a further biopsy, vacuum assisted taking a larger section of cells. Awaiting results. Concerned and worried about options as surgical procedure already mentioned. | ||
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| 2/20/2012 | once ADH is found on a core biopsy the next step is an open excisional biopsy to obtain an adequate amount of tissue to determine if early stage breast cancer is already present. if limited to ADH then you would be followed in a high risk clinic. If breast cancer were found however then breast cancer surgery would be needed--- lumpectomy most commonly being possible when the breast cancer is relatively small. So time to meet with a breast surgical oncologist. if you want to come to us just call 443-287-2778 | ||
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