Probably Benign

Some advice would be welcome. I had my six month mammogram, after surgery, on February 22. I was told to wait and then was called in again for some additional images. of course, I was thinking--"this is it," but then radiologist called me in and said "all is okay," just checking against former images. Today, I received the report in the mail. I quote: "Your recent exam showed an area that we believe is benign. A six month follow-up is recommended."

This is the same type of report I had when I found the cancer. I pointed out an area to mammogram radiologist that I thought felt a bit lumpy; they took extra images then sent me for a sonogram. The report was "probably benign, return in six months." I went for a biopsy immediately, and it was DCIS and IDC (5mm), HER2 positive by FISH and IHC. I called my breat surgeon, haven't yet heard back, and believe I want a follow-up now. Should it be MRI, PET, or what. My September PET showed some take-up in chest wall and some in area of surgery; PET radiologist said it was probably a result of surgery.

Surgeon's nurse just called to say, "don't worry, probably surgery changes."

Advice about follow-up is welcome. Thanks.