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Good Morning Vinny, Sorry to
Good Morning Vinny, Sorry to hear your wife is going through this. Here is my experience and I hope this helps. Before I was diagnosed with breast cancer, I had a few mammograms that showed a lot of dense tissue, cysts and calcification's, each time they looked further and I was clear So I know it's easier said than done, but try not to panic just yet and keep up the positive attitude. Breasts can be very dense and hard to read sometimes and It's a good thing they are looking closer and making sure. I'll add you and your wife to my prayers and send positive thoughts your way. You sound like a kind caring husband who has been through a lot yourself. Let us know how it turns out.
Cyber Hugs,
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thankspinkkari09 said:Good Morning Vinny, Sorry to
Good Morning Vinny, Sorry to hear your wife is going through this. Here is my experience and I hope this helps. Before I was diagnosed with breast cancer, I had a few mammograms that showed a lot of dense tissue, cysts and calcification's, each time they looked further and I was clear So I know it's easier said than done, but try not to panic just yet and keep up the positive attitude. Breasts can be very dense and hard to read sometimes and It's a good thing they are looking closer and making sure. I'll add you and your wife to my prayers and send positive thoughts your way. You sound like a kind caring husband who has been through a lot yourself. Let us know how it turns out.
Cyber Hugs,
~Kari
Thanks so much Kari, I know the value of keeping a positive attitude! Vinny0 -
Vinny.......
Hi Vinny! My gosh, you have been through a lot, and congrats on your remission!
Yes, calcifications can mean nothing or something. And as you well know, waiting can be so difficult! But it sounds like your wife's docs are really paying attention and are going to get an answer.
Once you know if it's good news or not so good news, things can move forward. Personally, I am hoping and praying that it is good news! Time for you two to catch a break!
Hugs,
CR0 -
Hello Vinny
sorry you have to be here. I personally feel like cancer is unpredictable in so many
ways, it is the ultimate wild card. And we are so different, someone diagnosed with
stage 4 can go on to live for many years and someone diagnosed with stage 1 has
barely any time left.
I had a tumor and it was growing fast, so I can't help you on your question.
I really hope and wish for you that it turns out to be nothing. What a wonderful
and supportive man you are.
Good luck,
Ayse0 -
Type of calcification and age can be factors
Welcome, Vinny -
The way my gynecologist explained it to me was that there are macrocalcifications and microcalcifications. Macrocalcifications are common in older, postmenopausal women, and are more likely to be nothing to worry about. Microcalcifications, especially in someone who's young and premenopausal, are more likely to indicate cancer -- this, unfortunately, was the case for me.
Of course, these are only statistics -- your wife's radiologist will probably suggest a biopsy to make sure. There are several different kinds of breast biopsies, and most are fairly quick procedures done under local anesthetic as an outpatient procedure.
Vinny, please keep us posted, and know that we're all here to help you and your wife through whatever the next step may be.
Traci0 -
Vinny
It just doesn't seem fair that as soon as you have good news - make that great news - for yourself, you have uncertain results regarding your lovely wife.
Twelve years ago (when I was 45) I had a biopsy for microcalcifications. It was negative. The following year, another biopsy - same breast - another neg. Then, upon routine mammo in Oct '09 more microcalcifications in the other breast. Not such good news this time, but caught early.
Wishing and hoping and praying that you will have good news,
Sue0 -
vinnysbmly53 said:Vinny
It just doesn't seem fair that as soon as you have good news - make that great news - for yourself, you have uncertain results regarding your lovely wife.
Twelve years ago (when I was 45) I had a biopsy for microcalcifications. It was negative. The following year, another biopsy - same breast - another neg. Then, upon routine mammo in Oct '09 more microcalcifications in the other breast. Not such good news this time, but caught early.
Wishing and hoping and praying that you will have good news,
Sue
To both you and your wife, best wishes. Please keep us posted as we'll be praying for good test results.
Marsha0 -
huh!!!!!aysemari said:Hello Vinny
sorry you have to be here. I personally feel like cancer is unpredictable in so many
ways, it is the ultimate wild card. And we are so different, someone diagnosed with
stage 4 can go on to live for many years and someone diagnosed with stage 1 has
barely any time left.
I had a tumor and it was growing fast, so I can't help you on your question.
I really hope and wish for you that it turns out to be nothing. What a wonderful
and supportive man you are.
Good luck,
Ayse
Ok now I am scared My mind is working over time I thought stage one was good as far as stages go I am confused...........:(0 -
Oh NO!!ElizabethB said:huh!!!!!
Ok now I am scared My mind is working over time I thought stage one was good as far as stages go I am confused...........:(
The last thing I want to do is scare you. But you do hear these things.
And I for myself just took the lesson and decided cancer is not an
opponent that you should underestimate. So I could choose my
treatment (weapons) carefully.
And in general stage 1 is better. So please don't let this scare you.
That would make me feel really bad.
Love,
Ayse0 -
Boy, Vinny, you've had more than your sharecahjah75 said:Welcome Vinny
and sorry to hear that you are worried about your wife's recent mammo. Let us know if we can be of any support or help in any way. The women and men here have helped me tremendously!
Char
But--sounds like your wife's doctors are on top of things and investigating further--never a bad idea. This could be nothing, but if it isn't--you've come to the right place for support. Please keep us posted here. Once you come visit us, we circle the wagons and keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Hugs, Renee0 -
Welcome Vinny and I am soCR1954 said:Vinny.......
Hi Vinny! My gosh, you have been through a lot, and congrats on your remission!
Yes, calcifications can mean nothing or something. And as you well know, waiting can be so difficult! But it sounds like your wife's docs are really paying attention and are going to get an answer.
Once you know if it's good news or not so good news, things can move forward. Personally, I am hoping and praying that it is good news! Time for you two to catch a break!
Hugs,
CR
Welcome Vinny and I am so sorry that your wife is going thru this. Your wife's tests could show that she has bc and they could show that she doesn't.
I am going to think positive that she doesn't!
Good luck and keep us updated,
Megan0 -
thanks!missrenee said:Boy, Vinny, you've had more than your share
But--sounds like your wife's doctors are on top of things and investigating further--never a bad idea. This could be nothing, but if it isn't--you've come to the right place for support. Please keep us posted here. Once you come visit us, we circle the wagons and keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Hugs, Renee
Thanks for all the wonderful and helpful comments....Vinny0 -
Welcome Vinny. As you knowvinny59 said:thanks!
Thanks for all the wonderful and helpful comments....Vinny
Welcome Vinny. As you know everyone here will be very helpful and supportive, Hope it's good news when you and your wife get the results. Her doctor sounds like he;s being thorough and that's good.
God Bless,
Wanda0 -
Sending prayers and positiveMarsha Mulvey said:vinny
To both you and your wife, best wishes. Please keep us posted as we'll be praying for good test results.
Marsha
Sending prayers and positive thoughts for your wife and for you Vinny.
Hugs, Kylez0 -
vinny@
well year prior to my BC DX I was called back for more tests..(they saw something) IT happened to be calcification from seat belt (reared very bad). The following year I was called back again & I Thought same thing...but it was not..
So dont' stress yet...it could be something like I had...I wish you good thoughts...and hope all goes well...
sorry you have gone through all you have...0 -
Sending a welcome to you toomissrenee said:Boy, Vinny, you've had more than your share
But--sounds like your wife's doctors are on top of things and investigating further--never a bad idea. This could be nothing, but if it isn't--you've come to the right place for support. Please keep us posted here. Once you come visit us, we circle the wagons and keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Hugs, Renee
Sending a welcome to you too Vinny! Sorry that you ever had to even come here, but, as you can see, you are surrounded now by very caring pink sisters.
Wishing you and your wife the best. Update us when you have a chance.
Hugs, Diane0 -
Praying for the best formissrenee said:Boy, Vinny, you've had more than your share
But--sounds like your wife's doctors are on top of things and investigating further--never a bad idea. This could be nothing, but if it isn't--you've come to the right place for support. Please keep us posted here. Once you come visit us, we circle the wagons and keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Hugs, Renee
Praying for the best for your wife.
Hugs, Jan0
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