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[quote=Anonymous]My story with "dense breasts" and no family history of breast cancer/no risk factors. Age 52. Had my annual 3-D mammo at "womens health center" associated with local hospital (not DC) - all clear. Had an ultrasound 2 months later with one of those traveling U/S companies - it showed 2 areas of concern. Went back to the women's health center, they did their own U/S and said, "There is ONE area that needs to be biopsied." Biopsy confirmed cancer. Recommendation for lumpectomy and radiation. Got a second opinion at MD Anderson, mammo still didn't show cancer, U/S did in TWO spots, requiring a mastectomy instead of previous recommended lumpectomy. My takeaway (data point of 1) - yes, different medical centers have different interpretations. if you have dense breasts, please get an U/S or MRI. Mammos don't always pick up cancer (at least not early enough) [/quote]
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