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,  Just wanted to wish you all the best for Christmas and to say that I hope things will be better for you in 2008.  Best wishes to everyone on this site
Hazel

[KR62]

Hi I was just thinking about you and had hoped you had gotten your results back--still got the fingers crossed for good news!! I did have my stereotactic biopsy this past Friday (21st). With a little Ativan on board, I was very relaxed for the procedure. Other than the quick pinch of the needle for the lidocaine followed by less than 10 second burning sensation, I didn't feel a thing. Certainly much better than anticipated!!! Now the wait is on again. I will have a follow up mammogram on Thursday 12/28---as they couldn't do after my procedure because of a hematoma--then meet with the doctor on Friday. Not sure if I'll get the results because of the Christmas holiday--pathology most likely closed until Wednesday. Hoping and praying for you, me and everyone on this site for good news and the strength to handle whatever lies ahead. Merry Christmas to you and your family as well.

[HazelLynn]

Hi Karen,

By now you have probably had your biopsy, I do hope things turn out well for you and that you get your results quickly and that they are good ones.  I had my biopsies on the 6th and am still waiting, even though I have tried to rush things up.  You asked what my husband had - its FOCUL SEGMENTAL GLOBULARSCLEROSIS - seems there isnt a cure, just treatment for the symptoms, he thinks he started with it as a child.  Please let me know how you get on, I am gunning for you and all the other brave ladies on this site and for myself and family.  MERRY CHRISTMAS when it comes.  
Hazel

[KR62]

Nice to hear from you. I'll have to look up the condition your husband has. Is there treatment that can be done to help it? Hope so!!  I'm sure you must be pretty crazy at this point waiting for those results. I'm praying and keeping everything crossed the biopsy will be negative. I have one more week to wait for my biopsy(not being done until next Friday) and then I'm sure I'll be experiencing the waves you are now. I've just been trying to keep myself busy getting everything ll set for Christmas, so that does help pass the time some. Let me know of your results when you get them. Take care and God Bless you and your family.
Karen

[HazelLynn]

Hi Karen and everyone, hope you are all getting through this time as best as possible - its dreadful waiting itsnt it, I keep getting heat by waves of fear and panic and then it passes and I try to be normal, I am forever on the computer still trying to read more into the reports than is there, but like us all, all we can do is wait for the results from the doctor.  My husbands biopsy report came through, he has a kidney disease FSGS which he thinks he started with as a child, so we are still continuously running to and fro to the same hospital, hopefully the treatment will help him.  Fingers crossed for a better New Year for us all, and for our children.
Best wishes,
Hazel

[KR62]

I of course will keep my fingers crossed for you and everyone else. Your positive attitude about the results is a great one, and is very comforting to hear. Thank you for that. I'm sure the new doctor did a fine job, or the supervising doctor would have jumped right in. Keep us posted on the results, I'm praying they will be negative. Keep in mind 85% of biopsies are negative---it's the waiting and worrying that affects 100% of us. Keep your positive outlook--it's contagious!!
Best Wished
Karen