My step mom had a mammogram and the Dr. referred her to a surgeon. The surgeon said she has calcium deposits with "sharp points". He wants her to have them biopsied and surgically removed on Monday. This seems a little aggressive to me. Is this protocol? He said it is new, that women should have the calcium deposits removed to prevent them from becoming cancerous?
2007-07-26 12:40:58 · 4 answers · asked by tennis 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
My wife had that kind of deposit and the doctors needed to make sure there wasn't a tumor behind the deposit. So they removed the deposit and inserted a metal marker clip so that they can monitor the area for cancerous leisons.
Is it neccessary. No. Is it prudent. Yes.
2007-07-26 12:54:37 · answer #1 · answered by mikeae 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I don't think there's much chance of it becoming cancerous, however, these things can sometimes expand and become a hindrance. I had to have one removed myself, when I was only 15. It had increased in size at a very rapid pace, and while I had others, I only had the one removed.
2007-07-26 12:53:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wouldnt do it unless your mom is in extreme pain and they are uncomfortable. most of the time these deposits are benign but the doc may have a reason for doing this like she has way to many and that may cause a problem down the road.
2007-07-26 12:51:39 · answer #3 · answered by THE UK WILDCAT FAMILY 10 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been told I have them, but as of yet not told they have to come out
2007-07-26 12:52:42 · answer #4 · answered by caffsans 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋