Breast Calcifications

Squirt60 · ‎10-03-2013

I recently went for my annual Mammogram and received the dreaded call back. When I went back the Radiologist told me I have microcalcifacations in my left breast so I now have to go back every 6 months for the next 2 years.

Has anyone had these before?

Thank you

jackthebear · ‎03-11-2010

@Squirt60 wrote:
I recently went for my annual Mammogram and received the dreaded call back. When I went back the Radiologist told me I have microcalcifacations in my left breast so I now have to go back every 6 months for the next 2 years.
Has anyone had these before?

Thank you

i was on a 6 month rotation
it's a good thing to be ahead of any problems

wagirl · ‎03-09-2010

@Squirt60 --Oh yes --I did the 6 month go back for years, on and off, as things popped up. Is a pain but needed--and like @jackthebear said, good to stay on top of things---always had some sort of weird little lump and bump appear on mammos----had very dense breasts as most of us do----

millieshops · ‎03-09-2010

@Squirt60 I went through the twice a year mammo routine for two years until the radiologist decided I needed a biopsy. The day I was on the table dreading that needle, the calcification disappeared as the needle touched it. No real pain but best of all even before I sat up, I was told I had nothing to fear!

My experience was before digital mammos. The pressure of those was more painful than the tiny needle used for the biopsy

reiki604 · ‎03-09-2010

I had breast calcifications multiple times. Each time they were biopsied and were negative until they weren't. I had a lumpectomy, radiation and tamoxifen for 5 years. Maintained a 6 month screening schedule with mammograms and MRIs alternating. 8 years after my initial diagnosis, i was diagnosed with BC again on the same breast and had a mastectomy and put on femara. I'm now 6 years out from the second diagnosis and am continuing with the 6 month monitoring. Please follow up according to your doc's recommendation.

'I refuse to engage in a battle of wits with an unarmed man'.......Unknown

beckyb1012 · ‎03-09-2010

I got the call back in 2009 or so and did the sonar no biopsy. I was told it was calcification's in my left breast as well. Yearly exams to continue on.

Thinking and praying good thoughts for you, it will be fine.

"Live frugally, but love extravagantly."

Still Raining · ‎03-30-2014

Sorry that you have a worry, but good that they were noted. Many of us have been placed on watch for a while.

Just scold them back to the bones 😬

Squirt60 · ‎10-03-2013

Thank you all for the advice. I appreciate it.

@beckyb1012

Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. ❤️

Carmie · ‎10-25-2010

I haven't had this problem, but my sister did. They found calcifications when she was in her 30's. They removed a few and decided to leave the rest.

She lived to age 86 with no other breast issues. I think calcifications are quite common.

I also know that any issue with breast tissue is scary when it happens to you. I had a papilloma that they were watching. It caused me so much anxiety that I insisted it be biopsied. It was not cancer, thankfully.

I wish you well. Try not to be stressed. I know it's scary. Just keep on top of it and go back for your check-ups.

DSD2 · ‎01-09-2016

Yes, I had microcalcifcations years ago and had a stereotactic breast biopsy that proved to be negative.

I also had to go every six months for quite a few years. I've had a few issues and now have a yearly mammogram.

We are so fortunate to be living in a day and age where these issues are identified so they can be checked and monitored. It's difficult I know and I wish you all the best in the future.