Cluster of Microcalifications

[rsolis]

A year ago I had two benign cyst removed from my breast, recently I had a Mammogram done and what was found were Cluster of Microcalifications which require further testing, Breast Cancer runs in my family, my sister passed away at age 42, I'm 44 and very scared that I might have cancer as well.  I have been reading and finding out that clusters might be considered cancerous which frightens me very much. Is there some type of foods I should be eating or can I do anything on my part to help!

Also it states my Birad Catergory is 0 due to unable to compare, I don't know what that means?  Please let me know.  thank you.

[Avidhiker]

Your surgeon will determine what biopsy procedure is appropriate for you.  Sometimes the area in question may be too large or too deep for sterotactic or needle.  Then, as in my case, an open biopsy is warranted.  My was performed with conscious sedation and a local.  I FELT AND REMEMBERED NOTHING.  The worst part was the dye injection the evening before, very discomforting.  Like the saying goes, you have to do what you have to do.  Good luck!

[rsolis]

I just got my appointment for tomorrow so happy, will I find out with the Diagnostic test and the Ultra sound test if I have cancer or not?

[Montana girl 06]

After the diagnostic mammogram and US the radiologist will read them, write (or dictate) a report and give it a BIRAD rating. You probably won't get those results for a couple of days, but you have a right to ask to meet with the radiologist while you're there and you can ask him your questions. The additional pictures will help the radiologist and surgeon make a recommendation for what type of biopsy you need and if you even need one. They can't tell if calcifications are cancerous without doing a biopsy. They can only rate how suspicious they look. (BIRAD)It's always a good idea to ask for a copy of the radiologists report. I'm trying to get a copy of a report from Dec. 05 and nobody can find it.

[rsolis]

O.K. thanks I will ask for a copy, what questions should I ask? I'm so nervous and I know I will forget to ask questions.

[Montana girl 06]

If they recommend a biopsy I would ask why they recommend that specific type of biopsy. I'd also ask what the Birad is and why specifically the radiologist is worried about these calcifications. He will probably show you the calcifications on the mammograms (but it's always hard for me to see what they're trying to show me. They use a magnifying glass and are really tuned into what to look for, unlike me with the untrained eye.)If he doesn't recommend a biopsy I'd also ask why. If you are meeting with the surgeon before the biopsy (which usually happens) I'd ask the surgeon for an explanation of the biopsy procedure (which he should do anyway), how it will feel, how you will feel afterwards, limitations afterwards, how long the procedure will take, how to prepare for it (if necessary),etc.

[phedor]

I tried to post on the thread that I first posted on , however it was closed to new comments.  I got the results of my biopsy and everything was fine.  I will have mammograms every six months and see the surgeon again in one year.  I would like to thank everyone for there thoughts and prayers.  I wish everyone well.