What happens when doctor first find calcium in the breast?

[Kantrez7]

I just founded out that my mamogram (mammogram) shown a group of calcuim in my right breast. I am 44 and was shot in my right breast many years ago on an accident and wondered if the accident has anything to do with the calcuim group deposits?


This discussion is related to micro calcifications found in both breasts during Mammogram.

[pattysb]

Hi!  I would say your accident could have something to do with it....but  I just found out about 1 1/2 wks ago,  I too had cluster calcifications....most are benign, unfortunately mine was not...luckily my MD is really on top of things...I went in for routine mammo 2 1/2 wks ago....that came back suspicous, then another mammo and ultrasound last week on Mon...biopsy two days later...now I have appt with surgeon on Nov 26th...Turned out, that mine clusters were a sign of  DCIS...which I guess, if you have to have anything related to breast cancer, that the one you want...i,ll be having probably several surgeries and probably radiation, but its considered "precancer"...its defenitely been an emotional frenzy the last couple of weeks!!!!  and the waiting is the worst!!!!
but like I mentioned before  most clusters are totally fine!!!    let me know what they say  patty

[japdip]

The calcium you are referring to is called a Microcalcification ... these occur normally in the breast tissue but when they are found in groups or clusters (as in your case) they most often require some type of biopsy. They are the reaction of the breast tissue to some abnormality. They are often found to be benign (of no concern) but they can also be an indication of something more serious such as cancer. If this is the first Mammogram that you have had then your previous injury may have something to do with these calcifications ... if you have had mammograms before then I doubt the injury would be the cause. You should follow whatever was recommended by your Physician.  Regards ......

[Kantrez7]

Thank you for explaining Microcalcification to me. I have had mannograms in the past that were just fine so doctors are locating my records to do a comparison. I visit my physician in 4-6 weeks and i am praying each step of the way. Once again thank you and i will keep you up to date on all of my phycian visits.

[Kantrez7]

I went to the breast cancer doctor today and she stated that the calcuim drops can be removed by inserting a needle into the brest. I feel so much better. My e-mail had been down and now it is up again. Thank you for being concerned and May God Bless.