Microcalcifications, why now

[KR62]

Hi again and thank you for your last response. As I posted before, I am 45 yo and just had my mammogram the other day and after having all normal mammograms, now I've been told I have microcalcifications in both breasts with cluster(s) in the left which is to be biopsied 12/21. I also had an US on my right breast as I felt a painful pea size bump. The US showed I had multiple cysts--this is also "new" for me. I am not overweight, never smoked, am physically active and menses began at 14. I have 2 children 11 and 13 whom I nursed both for 6 months. The nurse at the Breast Center said the calicifications could be from "leftover milk". Is that true and if so, why wasn't this ever found before? Also, to go from a "normal" mammogram to now one with multiple calcification with cluster on one side in just one year, what is the significance of these changes now all at once? I just feel like a brick has been dropped on my head. Of course, I'm trying to be positive, but I want to prepare myself realistically.

[HazelLynn]

Hi, its terrible waiting, it drives you crazy.  I had to wait a month, then was told I was ok, then yesterday, another 11 days on,  told I wasnt, so whilst you know nothing - try and enjoy that time.  The biopsies are physically nothing to worry about, its a small price to pay to find out if you are ok.  
Best wishes,
Hazel

[5isgr8]

Thank you for your posts. I am just starting on this path and your comments have helped. I will have my biopsy on Jan17th. I'm not sure how I'm feeling about this..I think just numb. I have so much to do today, but I can't seem to think about anything else and the day seems to be moving in slow motion.

[HazelLynn]

Hi Karen and Betsy,

Thank you for your posts.  I have just got back from the doctors meeting - I do have breast cancer - the secretary must have given  someone elses results when my husband called in 11 days ago..  I have it in the right breast, apparently its very tiny and the doctor said that he will operate in about two months time.  It seemed also that they had lost my notes and thats why I had to wait a month for the results.  I am absolutely devastated.  Two months seems an awful long time to wait for an operation, so my husband is trying to find a way to get me seen quicker. What a blow after thinking I was ok.
Best wishes,
Hazel

[KR62]

Glad you get to see the doctor tomorrow and get the complete report etc. Let us know how that goes. Yeah, I wish you were on this side of the world so you can meet for coffee---if you are everin the Boston area, we will set that up!! Good luck tomorrow. I find it easier to write down my questions for the doctor, so I have a paper and pen ready and can write the answers as well. Sometimes when you have a new or stressful situation, you think you can keep it all straight and then later in the day wonder "What did he/she say?" Good luck and let us know. Karen

[KR62]

YAAAHHHHOOOO!!!! Betsy, I am so happy to hear the GREAT news!!!! What a relief for you. Your doctor will probably have you get a mammo every 6 months, that what was ordered for me and seems to be the norm. I work in Cambridge and live in Wakefield, I'd love to get together for coffee. As you can see above, they won't let your email address go through, but we can set a day/time and place here. I am so happy for you--I kept checking the site yesterday for the news.
So, let me know some dates/places and times. I work only 2  days(12's) a week, so I have lots of time!!! Karen

[HazelLynn]

Congratulations Betsy, thats a weight off your mind isnt it! - I am so happy for you.
I have an appointment tomorrow with the doctor *first one since I had the biopsies on the 6th January - but when my husband called the hospital to see what was going on, i he was told that I dont have cancer - this was said by the secretary - so all will be revealed in the morning and I will post as soon as I get home.  This site has been wonderful, Karen has been great, and you have.  Hope you guys meet up for coffee - wish I could come too, but am on the other side of the world.