Microcalcifications

[justme731]

I am 26 and just found out after finding a lump that I have microcalcifications with a strong possibility of malignancy. Does anyone know what the likely hood that they could be benign? I am pretty scared right now, go for my biopsy on 5/12.

[justme731]

My BIRAD is a 4 too.  I'm still waiting on my results, I'm suposed to get a call today! I spoke with my doctor yesterday and she said that when she looked at th report  it said it was under review by an oncologist so I'm not real encouraged, but hopefully all will work out! It is what it is! Glad that you got benign results!

[mom2jared]

I just received the results of my biopsy and it was benign.  I have a cluster of calcifications and was given a BIRAD of 4,  I was scared too because my Aunt had breast cancer and had a masectomy.  My Aunt told me it is normal to worry.  I did enough worrying to last me a lifetime, but I consider this to be a wake up call to take care of my breasts and go for my yearly mammograms.

Good Luck!

[justme731]

Hope you finally got your results. I am having my biopsy tomorrow. They said that I should know something by Thursday, so here's hoping!

[mdokter]

Still no results - although I've been told my doctor's office has them, but they're apparently too busy to give me a call.  I should find out this afternoon.  After this I'm finding a new OBGYN.  I'm not happy with the fact that my doctor is too busy to give me a call about my biopsy.  I had a stereotactic biopsy done.  The biopsy itself wasn't bad at all, but the table you have to lie on is torture!  My neck was incredibly stiff from the position I was in.  I'm pretty small breasted and ended up with my breast and shoulder through the hole in the table.  The biopsy itself didn't hurt outside of the numbing shots - a little like a bee sting.  At one point I asked if they had made the incision yet and was told it had been done 10 minutes before.  I was a little sore that night - ice and tylenol helped - and stiff the next day, probably from the table.  Honestly, I think waiting around for the results has been the worst part!  I've done a ton of research, preparing myself for the worst, and hoping for the best.  Let me know how your biopsy results turn out as well.  I'm praying for you!

[justme731]

I know exactly how you feel! The radiologist scared me too! I have been doing all kind of research about it and requested a copy of my radiology report, which unfortunately made me feel worse not better! Was the biopsy real bad? What kind did you have? I'm a little nervous about that! Let me know how your results come back, I'll be praying! And I agree that we are way too young to be dealing with this!!

[mdokter]

I'm in the same situation.  25 and found microcalcifications on my mammogram.  I haven't gotten my results back, but hope to yet this afternoon or early tomorrow at the latest.  I cried when the radiologist came to speak with me about my film.  I wasn't prepared for the news at all.  I didn't even know what calcifications were!  A fantastic nurse explained everything and help calm my nerves, but I was so certain it was grave.  After speaking with my gynecologist - after she got the film and report - and the doctor who did my biopsy on Tuesday, I'm much more optomistic.  The radiologist scared the **** out of me, but I'm chalking it up to terrible bedside manner.  Here's hoping my results - and yours - are benign and we can move on with our lives!  We are far to young to have to deal with this stuff!!!

[justme731]

Thanks! I'll post an update when I find out.

[zouzi]

Yes.. you are right! some of them look so stern and gloomy.. that they scare you even if nothing is wrong.Don't rely on his poker face though.. this could be just the way he looks..LOL.Take care.

[justme731]

Thanks, I am trying hard to stay calm, just the look on the radiologists face during my ultrasound wasn't very encouraging. Some people don't have a good poker face! I'm hoping everything turns out fine, I'm preparing for the worst and hoping for the best!

[zouzi]

Microcalcifications are tiny calcium deposits scattered around the breast.They become suspicious only when they are seen grouped( like a bunch of grapes so to speak).After your biopsy,a pathologist will examine the tissue extracted and will give his diagnostic results.I have read many posts in this forum of women (and some close friends of mine) who were in your same situation and their biopsy findings turned out to be of benign nature even though their BIRADS score was a 4..So try not to think too much ahead and over stress yourself about something that you don't know yet.I know it's pretty hard to control our emotions when faced with problems such as these. .. we always think of the worst.. but it doesn't mean that it has to be so.Wishing you all the best and BENIGN findings.