are microcalcifications Amorphous, Heterogeneous?

[Teddy1982]

Hi
    The radiologist did not label my microcalcificatios, but gave them a Birad of 4. Can anyone tell from the description she gave wether they are Amorphous, Heterogeneous or Pleomorphic, (which I doubt cause that would be a Birad 5)?
She said I have "2 adjacent groups of microcalcifications and although they are relatively coarse they are variable in  size and shape. Many are rounded." I can not seem to find clear definitions of those words above to see if any fit my microcalcificatios.
    I'm not worried because I feel like the odds are so good that it's nothing; but I'm curious.
                                 Thank you to anyone who responds.

[ncmichigan]

Hi, Teddy,
I just wanted to add my best wishes to you, too. You have SO much going on you make my 3 biopsies seem like a piece of cake! My last one was for microcalcs and coincidently found LCIS, so I'm glad that I had it. But I can certainly understand your
need to postpone it a bit if possible. Hopefully, clarification from the radiologist regarding the level of suspicion will put your mind at ease a litttle until you can get the biopsy.
When you do have it, I hope that maybe there's some support out there for you from other family or friends. Please don't be afraid to ask---you health and emotional well-being are important, too!
I sincerely hope your husband makes some improvement and that things work out with your biopsy. Wishing you benign results and sending you a big hug (     ),
nc

[RTRM321]

Glad to try and help!  Keep your spirits up and let us know what the rad's reevaluation says!

[katarina777]

And in my case, it was such an easy case,or 5, I guess, because the signs and symptoms were clinically so obvious. Highly visible and highly palpable. Even I could not deny that it was there, although I had never for a second in my life  worried about bc. I 'knew' I would never get cancer!! (smile) Nobody ever  had in my family.

[katarina777]

Thanks, bb, for explaining again. I also understand this better now, and I also loved the motorcycle metaphor. Kat

[bluebutterfly2222]

p.s. I just checked, and there is even a caregivers' support community.

bb

[bluebutterfly2222]

Thanks for you kind comments.

It sounds as though you understand your limits in regard to the demands of your family situation very well.

The idea of asking for clarification regarding  how suspicious (or how nonsuspicious) the radiologist considers your image sounds like a good plan.

We are just happy that you are going to be sure to take  care of YOURSELF, either sooner or later, as the situation dictates.

Since you are carrying so many responsibilities, apparently with little help or support, you might want to consider posting in some of the other support communities on MedHelp,  related to the issues you are dealing with.

We'll look forward to hearing from you again with an update.

Best wishes,
bluebutterfly