Your Biopsy Results

After the Biopsy: Your Results

We know it is hard to wait for test results. Your results will typically be available in 1 to 2 business days. Your physician will explain how and when you will get your results.

Most breast conditions are benign (not cancer). Common benign breast changes include:

• Breast infection
• Benign cysts, which are sacs of fluid
• Fibroadenomas, the most common type of benign growth in the breast, which are often found in both breasts
• Milk of calcium, a common buildup of extra calcium into “crystals” floating in water

The following breast conditions are malignant (cancer):

• Ductal carcinoma in situ (in place): The earliest stage of breast cancer. It is located in the lining of the milk ducts.
• Invasive ductal or invasive lobular carcinoma: These types of cancers have spread outside of the ducts or lobules. Ducts and lobules are part of the milk-producing glands.
• Paget’s disease: A rare form of breast cancer that starts in the glands in or under the skin of the nipple.
• Inflammatory breast cancer: A rare form of invasive breast cancer that looks like a breast infection. However, it does not get better with antibiotic medications.
• Triple negative breast cancer: A form of breast cancer that does not have receptors for estrogen, progesterone or HER2/neu.