Clustered Microcalcification

[mel43]

I'm very new at this, on July 26th I had a mammogram & was called back for a magnified mommogram. I have been called and told I need to see the surgeon on Aug. 8th to schedule a biopsy. My report read, Clustered Microcalcification of the left breast at 1:00 outer BIRAD-4. So I'm in panic mode, I live in a very Rural area, I'm 43 this is my second mammogram. I'm scared to death, not sure what to expect or what the statistics are. I have had no symtoms until I had the magnified test now my breast is sore and has a burning sensation. Is this normal??
I have very small breast, what should I expect in the up coming weeks. I need help, I'm still trying to understand all of this. Now every ache & pain I feel through out my body I panic. There is no history of breast cancer in my family. There isn't really anyone to talk to here, and the doctors office people don't seem to be the compassionate type of people. Any help/advice would be appreciated.

[teddy1]

hi, again. it is now frid eve. and im home. all i do is think about b c .  i had it in 04 . surgery in 05 and chemo finished in sept in 05. im am ok now.  if i can be on any help for you . i would be happy to answer anything u want. i am very honest. and i wish i had someone to ask questions back in 04 . it seems as though no one ever wanted to tell u anything. it is important to know the facts and the truth.  please dont hesitate to ask . and if i know the answers i will surely help .  where do u live . the state at least.  teddy1

[cyn17]

I have nodules and cysts and feel a burning or pressure in the  specific area, especially right after a mammo, an ultrasound, and before my period. I've had the nodules and cysts for years, but it wasn't until after a biopsy last year, with clip inserted in the area, that I became much more sensitive. I don't believe it's any cause for concern. If you do some reading on nodules, you'll find that many women have pressure/burning in their breasts.

[mel43]

Thank you for your comments, it helps to have other people to talk to. I tried finding something on "burning sensation of the breast" but have found nothing. I had it for a couple of days and then it was gone. Any other time I wouldn't of thought much about it, but now I'm wondering.

Thanks

[Montana girl 06]

To clarify my response, Breast Cancer Specialist would be a good way to search to find a specialist. There's lots of info on microcalcifications on the web also. That might answer your questions on burning and such.

[Montana girl 06]

It's always scary to be told you need a biopsy. I have had 2 biopsies for microcalcifications that were benign. My understanding is there are no outward signs (such as burning) for calcifications but I'm certainly no expert. I think if you do a search for Breast Specialist cancer you may get the info you want. That doesn't mean you have cancer, it just narrows the search. Also, remember a birad of 4 means they don't know if it is cancer or not, and the odds are strongly in your favor that it is not cancer. But, the only way you'll find out is to have a biopsy. Also, when my doctor called me she automatically set me up to see a surgeon, also. For calcifications they often recommend a stereotactic biopsy which is less invasive. There's a lot of info on the web on the various biopsies. I had one stereotactic biopsy and 5 years before that had a needle localized (or directed) biopsy for calcifications. Both of these biopsies take a day away from work but it's worth it and really not all that bad.

[mel43]

Forgot something, I said my head is spinning right now. How does a person go about finding a "Breast Specialist"??? Because I haven't had any luck trying to find one. If I type in Breast Specialist I get Plastic surgery, breast enlargements. Not what I'm looking for. I'm scheduled to see a regular surgeon, I wasn't asked I was told when my appointment was.