Is MRI-guided biopsy needed after breast cancer treatment?
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15 days agoI had a lumpectomy 3.5 years ago for a HER2-negative, ER/PR-positive breast cancer with an Oncotype DX score of 14. I received radiation therapy after the lumpectomy and was initially on tamoxifen; since July 2025, I have been taking anastrozole. On December 5th, I had a breast MRI with the following finding: Linear non-mass enhancement with progressive/plateau kinetics and a rapid initial phase, measuring 7 × 3 × 3 mm, located in the right breast at the 7:00 position, 7 cm from the nipple. The radiologist recommended an MRI-guided biopsy to exclude DCIS. Has anyone had a similar situation? I am very anxious and terrified that this could be cancer again even though the chances are low.
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15 days agoThis kind of follow-up finding can understandably cause a lot of worry, and those feelings are completely valid. While MRI-guided biopsies are often recommended when imaging shows certain characteristics, many of these findings turn out to be benign or manageable conditions. The anxiety while waiting is one of the hardest parts of this process, and connecting with others in this community who may have gone through similar experiences can provide valuable perspective and support during this uncertain time.
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