Dear Hydrin,
My surgeon told me that most of the time micrcalcifications are benign. However, as you can see from my previous note I did have something called DCIS that was diagnosed after a stereostatic biopsy two weeks ago. I was horrified at first too. But then you realize that it is stage 0 and curable. In your case you may still have only benign calcifications, so take it one day at a time. If you are comfortable learning more, do a web search of DCIS and learn some things about it. I am in the massachusetts area and would be happy to recommend my surgeon if you are in the area.
Hang in there. Keep good thoughts and take it one day at a time.
Dear Celebris466,
Glad to hear that your diagnosis is just DCIS. From what I have read about DCIS it is very very treatable. I had a couple of microcalcifications on my left side and fortunately my path report came back good. I will keep you in my prayers, Hang in their and let us know how you make out on 1/6. I know that you will be okay.
Best Wishes,
Snuffy :))
Dear Hydrin,
I can certainly relate to what you are going through. I too was diagnosed recently with Microcalcifications on my left side. They were very close to the chest wall and a biopsy was suggested. I had the stereotatic biopsy on 12/19 and while it was a bit uncomfortable for me, it was relatively quick. I got my results back last week and everything is okay. I know what you must be feeling. Anxiety, no sleep, and just worried. Although I am not a doctor some of the research I have done on these pesky things is this. If their is under ten microcalcifications chances are that it is probably nothing. 80% come back benign and if by chance they do find something they have caught it early. I know it is scary but I tried to keep my mind off it by doing other things. Try to relax, and as far as needing a surgeon, my gyn recommended a few to me in my area. That may be something you would like to look into possibly. I will keep you in my prayers. I know this board has been a godsend to me. Let me know how you make out.
Snuffy
Dear Andy's Mom,
I know having microcalcifications can be pretty scary. If I were you I would not be afraid to have another biopsy or xrays if suggested to do so. From what I understand mammos have a very low radiation output or something like that. I have a feeling that everything will be okay for you. I do not know much about having a hysterectomy, sorry I cannot help you out with that question. I will keep you in my prayers and I know that you will be fine. Please let us know how you make out. Hang in their!
Snuffy
Thanks!
Odd note to all of this. I carried my mammograms home to take to a second opinion next week. Weird thing is the microcalcifications were there in 2004, however, I can't tell if there were 5 of them like now or not, it is too hard to see.
So now I want to know why the radiologist last year didn't send me the Dr. like they did this year!!
Also, not sure about you folks but I never heard of microcalcifications before this. I have participated in Breast Cancer walks and my step mom is Stage 2 almost done treatments.. and never heard of DCIS or calcifications.
I thank God my surgeon decided to biopsy them, his inital reaction was there are only a few, not really clustered, but let's biopsy them to be on the safe side! You just never know.
Hi: I appreciate all of your support, your posts are so helpful with all the information that everyone is giving I do feel more hopeful
. I have an appointment on January 5 with a surgeon I am in the Nyc area and my family Doctor recommended him, wish I could go and have it biopsed right now, the waiting is a horror.
I have never heard of microcalcifications , I always thought that a lump was what they were looking for in the mammograms..that is what has me so confused.
I will let you know how my tests come out. I am keeping all of you in my prayers .. Thanks again for the support.