Hello and thank you for contacting us.

I am sorry you have this going on, I can understand the need for more information.

I am afraid we cannot give an opinion as to why your doctors have chosen a particular treatment for you, do talk to them when you can as they are the specialists.

However, what I can say is a B3 classification of a papillary lesion means the cells are borderline, this is also termed as of 'uncertain malignant potential.' This means the cells are looking abnormal (atypical) but they need to have a clearer view of what that abnormality is.

A Total Duct Excision (TDE) is often used when they want a full removal with clear margins as opposed to a vacuum which can leave some residual behind which would then require further surgery if the pathology results came back cancerous.

This hospital trust has created patient information on a Hadfield procedure if helpful, your hospital may have its own.

Not all breast conditions mean cancer, do also read about Intraductal Papilloma on our website.

At your next appointment do ask about seeing your biopsy results, I would expect they would show you and go through them with you as you have a particular interest.

Take care and if you would like to speak to the nurses then call 0808 800 4040. Lines are open mon-fri, 9-5. 

Sarah.