Microcalcification and Sclerosing Adenomas???

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kristen - 17 May 2006 13:13 GMT

Hi there I posted on the alt.support.cancer site and didn't even
realize that there was this site...how silly of me!

My name is Kristen and I am writing in concern to my Mom. She went into
have her breast induced and after her surgery her doctor contacted her
in a week and said they needed to speak. The doctor sent away a biopsy
of the breast she removed and informed my Mom she had
MICROCALCIFICATION and SCLEROSING ADENOMAS. She was told most women who
find this out op. to have their breast removed for she is at high risk
for breast cancer. Which brings me here.

I know you all are going through your own personal battles but I would
really appreciate if anyone can help me out. We are not sure what
microcalcification or sclerosing adenomas is and if it is cause for
serious concern...and if it is are there any questions she should be
asking her doctor or is there anything she can do about it. Can anyone
help us out!!?

Thank you so much,
Kristen

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Tim Jackson - 17 May 2006 13:43 GMT

> Hi there I posted on the alt.support.cancer site and didn't even
> realize that there was this site...how silly of me!
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> Thank you so much,
> Kristen

I understand that your mother had a breast reduction and this was found
in the removed tissue.

Microcalcification is the residue of cells which have died. It is what
is usually detected by a mammogram.

Sclerosing adenoma is an overgrowth of glandular tissue. These are
ordinary breast lumps, similar to fibroadenoma, the great majority are
benign and go away of their own accord. They are associated with a
slight increase in cancer risk.

Any sort of overgrowth will tend to generate microcalcification, and it
is difficult to differentiate between sclerosing adenoma and carcinoma
(cancer) by non-invasive means, so the doctors tend to remove them to
play safe, however in your mother's case the lump has already been
removed, so there is no major cause for concern.

The following booklet from the US National Cancer Institute
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/understanding-breast-changes/PDF
might be of some help.

Tim Jackson

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