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.

[betsy7]

Great news you guys!  B-9!! heard today from the breast surgeon. So
I will be following up with my Primary Care provider and having another mammogram whenever she tells me to.  There are no words to express how grateful I am for the information and support I got from this forum.  Now, Hazel, what about you.  Karen: where do you work?
We should meet for coffee.   Betsy   (my e-mail is ***@****)

[KR62]

Hey Betsy, glad the bx. wasn't too bad for you. Yeah, the lidocaine burns but not for long. Keep with your friend the "ice" it helps alot. Prayers and positive thoughts are with you for a benign report. We have more in common than just this procedure--I too am a nurse in the Boston area and yeah, it's tough to be on the other side of the chart!! This site was a tremendous help to me while going through this. Posting back and forth to HazelLynn was also a godsend--Thanks Hazel!!!  I'll be waiting to hear you good news, so let us know!!! Karen

[HazelLynn]

Well done Betsy - fingers crossed for you.
Hazel

[betsy7]

Hi:  I had my stereotactic this a.m.  It wasn't as bad as I thought.  The Lidocaine was the most uncomfortable part.  I had it at the Medical Center where I work, so everyone was more than nice.
The tech checked on me periodically, and told me when the biopsy gun made the noise, she would touch my shoulder to remind me not to move.  Everyone there told me that they thought the worst part might be the table and that I had to lie on my stomach for an extended time, but it wasn't as bad as the Lidocaine.  It took about 1 1/2 hours all totaled.  Then, as my luck would have it, they said they needed to do a post procedure mammogram.  It didn't hurt as much as I thought it would, but the pressure caused the incision to bleed, and so I had to go back into the procedure area to be re-sutured (2) and steri-stripped.  I'm at home and resting now. I am also blessed to have a wonderful supportive husband.  My results probably won't be till Monday or Tuesday.  I'll let you guys know.
You have been so wonderful and have lifted a great weight off of me, just by knowing your support.
Ice is my best friend right now.   Thanks  

[betsy7]

Thank you, too, Hazel.  I have been a nurse for a long time, and I am just anxious about being on the 'other side' of care. I'll let you and Karen know how it went.  I'm scheduled for 8 a.m. tomorrow
(January 3rd)  Bless you and Karen and the others.  I don't know how I would have survived without
the support.               Betsy

[betsy7]

Hi Karen:  thanks for your support.  I have my stereotactic in the morning.  I will let you know how it goes.  Bless you               Betsy