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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Breast Cancer / September 2007Microcalcifications and new breast mass
I just went for my every 6 month visit to my breast surgeon who has been following me for 10 years after discovery of microcalcifications in my left breast. The radiologist noted slight changes in my mammo of two years ago and the breast surgeon did a stereotactic needle biopsy but was unable to remove the microcalcification. He placed a mammotone clip at the site for future reference at that time. This visit was just an exam without a mammo. When he examined me he felt a mass very close to the calcification site and I am now scheduled for an ultrasound and diagnostic digital mammogram. Of course, I am very nervous what it will show. I am very worried that the microcalcifications have now become cancer. Does this happen? I know that microcalcifications can be precursors of cancer and I am afraid that that is what happened. > I just went for my every 6 month visit to my breast surgeon who has > been following me for 10 years after discovery of microcalcifications [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > cancer. Does this happen? I know that microcalcifications can be > precursors of cancer and I am afraid that that is what happened. Normal to be scared, have the mass remove they will be able to give you an answer. Alex > I am very worried that the microcalcifications have now become > cancer. Does this happen? I know that microcalcifications can be > precursors of cancer and I am afraid that that is what happened. The answer is essentially yes, but it is a bit like asking "can footprints in the garden become burglars." Microcalcifications are indicators of tissue damage. This can result from abnormal growths, whether benign or malignant, or from other stresses including surgery. So if the microcalcifications were being caused by a growth which was at first benign but became malignant, as does sometimes happen, then it would as you put it "become cancer". Good luck with your investigation, I hope it turns out benign. Tim Jackson > I just went for my every 6 month visit to my breast surgeon who has > been following me for 10 years after discovery of microcalcifications [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > cancer. Does this happen? I know that microcalcifications can be > precursors of cancer and I am afraid that that is what happened. I can't advise on your situation but my experience was that I thought I felt a soft lump on the outer part of my right breast in 1990. A mammogram was done and showed microcalcifications and I was advised that although it wasn't a problem I should have it out because 'ladies worry'. I indignantly refused! In 1998 after a routine mammogram a cancer was found in the same breast but at the other side from where the calcifications had shown. They were not visible any more. I doubt very much that there was any connection. My latest mammo showed some calcifications dotted around, I'm not worried. Don't be afraid, if you are eventually diagnosed with cancer you'll be treated, there's no certainty of such a diagnosis though. Be careful crossing the road :-) Hugs, Mary Thanks to all who have replied. My original diagnostic mammo and ultra sound was scheduled for October 3, even though the surgeon said he wanted to see me within two weeks with the films. I called and had the tests rescheduled for this Wednesday and Thursday with an appointment with the Dr. next Wednesday. I am keeping my fingers crossed that it's just a cyst. Will let you all know. Thanks again. > > I just went for my every 6 month visit to my breast surgeon who has > > been following me for 10 years after discovery of microcalcifications > Thanks to all who have replied. My original diagnostic mammo and > ultra sound was scheduled for October 3, even though the surgeon said [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Keeping my fingers crossed for you! :) > Thanks to all who have replied. My original diagnostic mammo and > ultra sound was scheduled for October 3, even though the surgeon said > he wanted to see me within two weeks with the films. I called and had > the tests rescheduled for this Wednesday and Thursday with an > appointment with the Dr. next Wednesday. I am keeping my fingers > crossed that it's just a cyst. Will let you all know. Thanks again. Keeping my fingers crossed for you! :) |
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