Niddle Biopsy

I am having a niddle biopsy done due to a calcium deposits.  I am been told that I should not worry.  I am just wondering, anyone that might have gone through this, did you experience a lot of sharp pain in your breast.  I have not had the biopsy done yet.  But I have had a lot of sharp pain in my breast, sometimes it wakes me up a night.  It started when I got the first Mammogram two months ago.  Thanks for any imput.

[iam1butterfly]

I believe that you're referring to microcalcifations?

I have those too; and have had them biopsied, twice within a three year period. The pathology of both of those biopsies found the cals to be of a benign origin. Actually, what raises concern and makes them suspicious is not only the appearance of the calcifications but the manner in which the calcifications form (i.e. clusters). Also, the presence of calcifications might suggest that an abnormality within the surrounding breast tissue of the calcifications is triggering the growths... so, to be certain of their origin, a biopsy has to be performed. But, statistically, calcifications are rarely ever found to be cancerous.

I'm not sure about the exact kind of pain that you're feeling; but, if it's anything like what I've felt, which has been a sudden... defined... needlestick-like... jabbing pain, I've had that on a few occasions over the years. My doctor told me that that's a result of hormonal fluctuations and unrelated to the microcalcifications.

But, since this pain started after the mammogram, it's possible that the mammography compression(s) left you extremely sore... unfortunately, that seems to happen to many women.

[Joseywales]

Thank you for your response.  Yes, microcalcifations was on the paperwork. (2 cluster's) The doctor said something about it being deposits of calcium’s; I thought it was one in the same.  You described the pain I am experiencing perfectly.  I think you are correct, the pain is not related microcalcifation's.  This is the first Mammogram I have ever had.  I suppose I did not know what to expect.  

The information you gave me has been very helpful.  Thanks.