What can "shadows" on a mammography mean ??

When your mammo is read, the Dr bases his findings on the shadows. This may mean nothing, and most of the time, even if you have an abnormal looking mamo, (not all) it is negative. Its good that you have them. Don't worry yourself until they find something solid. Luck to you!

UMMMMM! Ask your Dr. ?

It's really too difficult to speculate. Shadows can be indicative of something as ominous as lobular cancer, or as harmless as insignificant cysts. Likewise, use of lotions, powders, perfumes, or deodorants during a mammo can cause shadows.

It is important to remember that for all intents and purposes, mammograms are basically a collection of shadows to begin with. How they are interpreted is best left to the radiologist and your doc.

If necessary, repeat testing and/or further diagnostics will be performed to determine if in fact any specific shadowing is questionable and worth further investigation and diagnosis.

Be sure to ask your doc at your follow up what his or her thoughts are for future testing and treatment if needed. Good luck and best wishes.

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