New here -- questions re: "cluster cells"

My maternal grandmother had BC that spread and ultimately took her life.  I don't know exactly how old she was, but I believe it was before she was 50 (or not too long after) as I was about 3 yrs. old.  My maternal aunt had BC on two different occasions.  She, thankfully, beat it both times.  Again, not sure of her exact age but she was in her early 30's.  I am 28 yrs. old and have fibrocystic breasts, so it's difficult for me to check for lumps as I always seem to have them.  Recently I had one in each breast that stayed (rather than going away) and so I went to my gen practioner.  With my history, she didn't want to mess around so she ordered a mammogram and u/s. 

Today I went in for my tests, had the u/s, the tech seemed to focus on the areas where I had felt the lumps, and went very fast over the rest of my breasts.  She then went and got the radiologist who ONLY focused on the areas that I pointed out and said she did see some "cell clusters" that were "probably benign but warranted being watched...or biopsied."  The radiologist did not check out any other areas of my breast and afterwards I was somewhat surprised...kinda felt like she may have missed more "cell clusters" or anything else that might have thrown up a red flag.  The radiologist also said she wasn't going to do the mammo because of the density of my breasts.  And, once again I wonder if that was a good call given my family history?  I do plan to call my doctor tomorrow but I have a couple of questions for you all.

1.)  Would you do the biopsy or wait the 6 mos.?

2.)  Is it normal for the radiologist not to do a more thorough exam and cancel a doctor ordered mammo?

~Laura~

I'm going to echo Lori's comments and tell you that in my case the mammo didn't see my 1.6 cm. lump/tumor because of "fibrous breasts" so an U/S was ordered and carefully scrutinized only on that area. I was diagnosed at 40 and they say that fibrous or dense breasts are usual with young women, it seemed like a nice compliment at the time.

Maybe the radiologist was just thinking why wait for results of a mammo when they saw what they wanted to and probably wouldn't with the mammo.

I agree with Lori that you should do the biopsy.  Most doctors will recommend it or suggest it and in the long run it will give you peace of mind that waiting 6 months certainly will not.  My surgeon did not suggest we wait but I'm sure if pressed for it by the patient they will.  I just wouldn't want to and if you were my sister, daughter or friend I would make you have the biopsy.

Please consult a breast specialist and remember 80% of breast lumps are benign.  (Did I get that figure right ladies? I know it's in that range, but my brain is in a fog lately.)  So the odds really are in your favor.

Good luck and keep us informed.  I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

Hugs,

So those of you that replied and had lumps, were they malignant or benign?

~Laura~