Calcifications

gloami

I had a rare small breast cancer removed in August, 2002. The mass was less than 1 cm, the margins were clean, and there was no lympy node involvement. Two weeks ago, I had another three month mammogram, and "suspisious calcifications" were noted. The radiologist told me that there were slight changes from 2002 -- when compared to other mammograms. I had a biopsy on Friday. My sergeon said that it is "unlikely", to be anything, but then he said that he did n't know. The radiologist who did the biopsy said, "the pattern doesn't look like a malignancy", and said that there are three types of calcifications; calcifications you know are precancer, calcifications that are not precancer, and the calcifictions that fall inbetween. I'm haning on both doctors' words..... as I wait for the call from my doctor... and pray that the calcifications are due to the radiology -- benign -- and I can continue healing emotionally and psychologically. Has anybody had a similar concern? I pray Tamoxifen works.... as well as radiation...

fisherdh1

I am in the same boat - presently have microcalcifications around former tumor site. I also had radiation, and am three years into tamoxifen. I had a Mammotome yesterday to remove most of the calcs, and should have my results back today or tomorrow. I will be curious to know whether this amounts to "treatment failure" because you're right, this shouldn't be happening, but obviously no one has told the cells. I was on annual mammograms because my first bc did not warrant more frequent mams. Keep up a positive spirit. I know this is not easy, but you can do it. I know I don't want to be told I have to have a mastectomy, but weigh that possibility against not being around, and the perspective gets a little better. Hang in there, and I hope your news is good. Let us know. My prayers are with you.

fisherdh1

Good news. My calcifications are benign! So there you go. Possible!