i just had my baseline mammogram done and they found calcifications on my left breast. Dr. said it looks benign now but wants to repeat a mammo on my left breast in 6 months to see if it grew in size. what exactly does "calcification" mean? is it a bad sign that my left breast has been hurting lately? doc says this has nothing to do with breastfeeding? I know I should discuss all these issues with my doc but i just want some peace of mind while I wait for my appointment. thanks everyone..
2006-10-21 14:18:57 · 2 answers · asked by mnm34 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
I had calcifactions on my breast. They did a biopsy and it was malignant. 85% of women that have calcifactions they are beign. So try not to worry. I had a lumpectomy, and radiation. I was surprised when they did that. Everything is fine with me now.
2006-10-21 14:37:01 · answer #1 · answered by mickey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't get too worried. It is possible that the films on one side were clearer than the other (the amount of pressure can affect this). It is possible that one is larger than the other (most women have one slightly larger than the other) and this could be the reason. It is possible that at age 40 your tissue is still quite dense (this can be more so on one side than the other) and so further films are required for clarity. Are they asking for an ultrasound as well? This would be the next step I would expect if they had found anything slightly suspicious, based on what I have experienced.
2016-05-22 08:40:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋