Breast Calcifications

[Deb95NJ]

I am 37 years old.  My family has a history of Breast Cancer.  I had my baseline mamogram at 35. Calcifications were found in my right breast. I had a needle biopsy, came back fine. Had re-check 6 mos. later, more calcifications, needle biopsy, came back fine. Another 6 mos. re-check & bi-lateral, more calcifications in right breast. Surgical biopsy, came back fine. I am scheduled for my next 6 mos. re-check this week.What else can I ask my doctor to do...should I be getting other tests??? I cannot keep having surgery on my breast, but the calcifications keep coming back. I have never had a "normal" mamogram.  Any suggestions???

[boninclyde]

I was diagnosed in July and had Masectomy in August. It is normal to disconnect from ones self. I still feel like this is a dream. I have told many that every time I go to the bathroom I pull up my shirt and looked in the mirrow to make sure I had the surgery. Is this normal?

[laure113]

That's wonderful news, Lynne Brooke. Especially while I'm waiting for my results. I'm feeling very drained after my biopsy, yesterday. I only stayed half day at work. It's not like I'm in any great pain. I had none before. Now it's real. I've been trying to push my feelings way down and I don't know what to do. I feel like I'm watching someone else go through this. Is is normal to detach? Any suggestions? Thanks.

[LynneBrooke]

I think detaching is normal... I found myself believing I had cancer and making plans accordingly.  I was shocked when they told me clean & b9, I was so expecting other results.

Please continue to post, express your feelings to those you feel comfortable with, we are in the club of persons who may or may not be dealing with cancer but are dealing for sure with the fears.  May you have great peace from God as you wait!
LynneBrooke

[boninclyde]

So happy about your good news.

[LynneBrooke]

Thank you everyone for your prayers.  I got my results this morning promptly at 8:00.  It was benign!!!  They took a large enough spot that I don't need a six month recheck, they got everything.  Fibrocistic changes and calcs only.  Thank you God, thank you everyone for your concerns and prayers.  I will continue to monitor so that I will know how you are all doing, and will pray for you as well.

[Montana girl 06]

I've been stressed for 3 months waiting for this mammogram, but now that I have another biopsy coming up the stress is definately worse. I can't even tell I'm taking Prevacid for my stomach, the stomach acid is worse than ever.  Yesterday morning I couldn't do my normal workout because I felt so anxious and it just took my energy away. I'm feeling better today, but keeping my mind off my breast problems is hard. I've found letting myself have a 15 min. pity party with a good cry helps me release my built up emotions. I also think a lot about cancer. I promised myself after my last (3rd) biopsy I would not let myself get worked up if I had another one, but it's impossible. So, I think we need to keep busy, allow ourselves time to release our emotions when necessary, get the support of others (like at this site) and pray for each other. And yes, I think it's all normal.