birad 4 microcalcifications biopsy?

[Rtist]

If anyone can help with my question I would be so grateful.  I had 2 mammograms that confirmed microcalcification clusters in my right breast at 9:00 (is that my 9:00 or his?), anyway, one surgeon told me to have another mammogram in 3 months or a biopsy.  Another surgeon who has been my family and friend's doctor for years with a great reputation told me he would do a surgical biopsy removing the calcifications and surrending tissue so as to test everything and not leave anything behind.  He said that he first inserts blue dye and then removes the dyed area.  I have not read anything like this on this forum or anywhere in the internet when I research.  Can anyone explain if this is common?  I trust this man, but want to research myself as it is my body and my decision.  Thank you so much.

[Rtist]

I emailed you at ***@**** see if you got it.   Robin

[lizziecee]

P.S. the car journey from Plymouth airport, which is north of the city, is around 30-45 mins. depending on the time you hit either the Torpoint car ferry or by road across the Tamar bridge. We haven't learned yet to walk on water and we have to get over the Tamar river somehow. I often take a little foot ferry from Cremyll (about 6 mins drive from the Fort to the city or the hospital and have a cab waiting on the Plymouth side. The journey on the boat only takes 7 minutes, although it can be a bit rough and cold in the winter months. There is a book written on this part of Cornwall, entitled "The Forgotten Corner of Cornwall", by a local historian who lives in Cawsand which I could send you if we can ever communicate directly.There are a number of holiday apts to let here, by second home owners, if mine is booked. I can get details of their charges, once I know how many people will be staying. My holiday apt is a studio, sleeps 2, newly renovated kitchen abd bathroom and fully equipped. All apts have a view of Plymouth Sound and the water traffic.

Liz.

[lizziecee]

so very sorry to hear of your cousin's tragic story. Those of us with breast cancer always have the fear of recurrence at the back of our minds, but we do have to try and put it in a box and try as best we can to live normally. As my surgeon once said: "the only good lump is one in a jar". As far as I am aware the only conclusive test for bc is a biopsy.

Ah...the Fort. The nearest airport is Plymouth, but it is not an international one. Just flies within the UK and Channel Islands (Jersey ad Guernsey). Others are 2 hrs away at Bristol and Exeter. When I go to Florida each winter to stay with friends in Tampa, I fly Air SouthWest from Plymouth to Gatwick (near London) and then British Airways direct to Tampa Florida.  NorthWest flies to the UK (Heathrow or Gatwick) and there may be others. My husband and I are planning to go Omaha for 4 week next year to celebrate his 80th. Friends will drive from Omaha to Minneapolis, stay there a couple of nights, then onto the Badlands in the Dakotas and then Omaha for 2 weeks.  We can fly direct to  Minneapolis from Gatwick so it should be fairly easy for my husband who is disabled and can't walk more than 30 yds. Where are you in the US?

We can see Kingsand and Cawsand from both of our apts, and there is a lovely 20 minute walk along the cliffs on the  South West coastal path, just outside the Fort to these beautiful unspoiled villages. It is like stepping back in time - some good pubs and restaurants in the villages.

Let's see if my e-mail will get through as I am concerned we may be boring other people with health problems on this site. It is:
tedark at aol.com

Take care,
Liz.

[Rtist]

I didn't want to say anything while stacy you were waiting for your biopsy results, but I wanted to share a sad story about my cousin.  At age 38 she felt a lump in her breast and went to her gyno.  She was told to wait, that its nothing.  She went back a few months later, still concerned and he told her that women are cystic, it feels like a cyst and just wait because she had an annual mammogram scheduled in a few months.  A few months more passed and she then went to see another doctor (I believe her friends sent her to a breast surgeon) who told her he wanted it out immediately.  It was stage 4 and she went through chemo, surgery and died eventually not too long after.  She left 2 young daughters.  She was an intelligent woman (a lawyer), but naive when it came to questioning her doctor and going for a second opinion when he wanted to ignor it.  This is why when my first doctor told me to wait, after the radiologist insisted it was biopsied, I went for a second opinion.  With cancer, it is always better to be safe than sorry.

[Rtist]

I looked up where you live and must say it looks absolutley amazing. What a wonderful place to retire and live.  I looked up also the surrounding towns and gardens.  This is what I've been looking for (my husband and I have been wanting to go to England for a long time now).  What is the closest airport?  How long would the car drive be.  I fell in love with Cawsand, Kingsand.  

[Rtist]

Thank you.  I guess tamoxifen is putting a cramper on your walking.  Can you take an antiflammatory?  You must be in amazing shape.  I used to power walk that much too, kept nice and thin for catching a husband, lol, but now (remarried for 3 years), its time for me to get back into shape.  I do keep my weight down, so thats going in my favor for my health.  I guess its just one day at a time now.  You have a great weekend.  Robin