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Indetermintate microcalcifications
I am so glad I found this website. Just wanted to know if anyone has had the same thing on their mammo. I am 36 female, went for a mammo on 1/5/07 and the findings were "In the upper outer quadrant of the right breast, there is a large group of indeterminate microcalcifications for which a biopsy is recommended. BIRAD'S 4- suspicious abnoramality.
When I was 20 I went for physical and the doctor recommended that I go have a mamma and ultrasound, nothing was seen.
I have went to my medical doctor and a surgeon and today go to see a breast surgeon oncologist to see if they all say the same thing. Both doctors recommend removing the tissue out. This is so scary just waiting for all this to be done then waiting for the result. I am sooooo positive that this is nothing, but sometimes I just think this could be something. WEll thank you for letting me vent.
When I was 20 I went for physical and the doctor recommended that I go have a mamma and ultrasound, nothing was seen.
I have went to my medical doctor and a surgeon and today go to see a breast surgeon oncologist to see if they all say the same thing. Both doctors recommend removing the tissue out. This is so scary just waiting for all this to be done then waiting for the result. I am sooooo positive that this is nothing, but sometimes I just think this could be something. WEll thank you for letting me vent.
Thank you snoppy.
Hey,
I know you can do it! You are strong and the Lord will be with you! Just remember that! I know it was rough for a while but it gets better and better. I would do the same thing again, if I had it to do over again. I'm glad I opted for the immediate reconstruction, which I could since I didn't have to have chemo or radiation. My friend who lost her breast about a year before me, had her reconstruction(tramflap) done several months after her surgery.
I will be keeping you in my prayers. I really relied on God and He never let me down, and now I feel closer to Him through this. My husband was very understanding, but no man can fully understand the emotions you have to deal with. God bless you and stay in touch.
I know you can do it! You are strong and the Lord will be with you! Just remember that! I know it was rough for a while but it gets better and better. I would do the same thing again, if I had it to do over again. I'm glad I opted for the immediate reconstruction, which I could since I didn't have to have chemo or radiation. My friend who lost her breast about a year before me, had her reconstruction(tramflap) done several months after her surgery.
I will be keeping you in my prayers. I really relied on God and He never let me down, and now I feel closer to Him through this. My husband was very understanding, but no man can fully understand the emotions you have to deal with. God bless you and stay in touch.
I have not schedule one yet but hope to have this done around September.
I didn't realize a prothesis would be so uncomfortable, but it makes sense. And I understand why summer will make it even worse. You made it through a very tough surgery already - and you did well. I'm sure these next surgeries will be tough, also, but this is about making your life better. Have you scheduled anything yet? We may have to move to another thread since this one may disappear soon.
I did not mind losing the breast to save my life but there is no explaining how uncomfortable this is. I never wore a bra much. Not to be noticed, just for comfort. Always keep myself covered respectfully. This prothesis is hot, heavy uncomfortable and heaven forbid you walk out of the house and forget it. Unsightly in my clothes. But hay I am still alive. Right. I have to find the courage to do this and just hope I wake from 2 more surgeries. If not well it wasn't meant for me to live this way. Hope you understand what I am saying. My breast never made me who I was, but made me who I thought I was. Would love to live forever but would checking out be that bad? I would be one of those "well she's in a better place". Where ever the hell that is. I have been dealt a bum wrap my whole life until my kids were born. I explain my feelings to them. Well no I don't have to, they see it in my eyes every day. They feel my heart, they know my pain (their girls). They know my thoughts without me having to say it. Strange thing my husband of 18 years is clueless but somehow my girls understand. I guess it is just my day to rant and rave. I am sorry don't mean to bring you all down. Just feeling myself today. Yes I said that correctly. Thanks Montana girl for letting me explode. Somehow I just can't apologize for being me anymore. More later unless well hopefully, well want go there. Thanks again.
Have you decided for sure to have reconstruction?
Thanks for the info. I am sure summer will get to me and for now I will start trying to plan my surgery for September. I will keep you posted.
Hey,
Sorry, I didn't post any pictures....too shy still for that(smile) enough of those were taken at the plastic surgeon's office. Anyway, I am a large C. My new breast is very firm, and no he hasn't had to lift my other breast yet. He told me if I wished him to do so he would. Also, I haven't had the nipple put on nor a tattoo. He also told me there is no time limit so whenever or if I ever get ready to do it, just let him know. He is such a wonderful Dr. Great bedside manners, new to our area and young.. His wife is a Psychiatrist here in our city. I told him that I think I would rather just have the nipple removed from the other one, then I would have to worry about cold weather(smile) I could wear anything. Let me know of your decision....I really am well pleased with mine.
Sorry, I didn't post any pictures....too shy still for that(smile) enough of those were taken at the plastic surgeon's office. Anyway, I am a large C. My new breast is very firm, and no he hasn't had to lift my other breast yet. He told me if I wished him to do so he would. Also, I haven't had the nipple put on nor a tattoo. He also told me there is no time limit so whenever or if I ever get ready to do it, just let him know. He is such a wonderful Dr. Great bedside manners, new to our area and young.. His wife is a Psychiatrist here in our city. I told him that I think I would rather just have the nipple removed from the other one, then I would have to worry about cold weather(smile) I could wear anything. Let me know of your decision....I really am well pleased with mine.
Sounds like you are doing great. I am sure this summer will get to me. We have a pool and I think that will be my final draw. This prothesis is so heavy and unconfortable and I would like to have a little clevage. Did you post any pictures on the breastcancer.org site? How big were your final results (sorry to be so nosey)? Did they have to lift your other breast? So good to hear your doing great!
Hey
On this site in Feb. you were talking about having reconstructive surgeries, etc. I had the Tram Flap which was the best decision for me. I have no regrets and would make the same decision. It has been painful, but everyday the pain got less and now it is hardly no pain at all. I feel really great! The tram flap is taken from the abdomen and stomach area and flipped up to the breast area, mine was done under the skin not the transferred type. I hope all is well and I hope boninclyde that you decide to have the reconstruction. The tram flap leaves you with a tight stomach. I also lost about 10 lbs or more.
I just pray that God will continue to let things go well with you all and me.
On this site in Feb. you were talking about having reconstructive surgeries, etc. I had the Tram Flap which was the best decision for me. I have no regrets and would make the same decision. It has been painful, but everyday the pain got less and now it is hardly no pain at all. I feel really great! The tram flap is taken from the abdomen and stomach area and flipped up to the breast area, mine was done under the skin not the transferred type. I hope all is well and I hope boninclyde that you decide to have the reconstruction. The tram flap leaves you with a tight stomach. I also lost about 10 lbs or more.
I just pray that God will continue to let things go well with you all and me.
I'm so glad your calcifications are benign. It's interesting that your doctor said to avoid caffeine. I've asked and been told by my doctor that my cysts, fibroadenomas and calcifications would not be helped by a change in diet (although I'm not a coffee drinker I sure do like my chocolate.) I'd be interested to hear from others on this matter.
Hi wonderful ladies....
I posted a week or so ago about being worried for my mom who was having a biopsy due to having these calcifications. Results came back and what they took was "clear".....doctor advised it is her option if she would like to have surgery done to remove the small amount that was left "just in case" but he is confident there is nothing to be concerned about. He also said she could just wait until next mammogram. I think she is going to have the surgery to be 100% and also to have some scar tissue removed. All in all, things turned out well so I wanted to share some good news with you all.
Although it is not me directly going through this, I can relate to all your discussions as I've been with my mom all the way through this - I think you are all wonderful women and I wish you all strength and a long happy life.
Speaking as a "family" member, I can see that some of you feel that your families are not too supportive. I'm sorry for that, I guess every situation is different. Sometimes though, it's hard to know what to say.....I know I try so hard to support my mom and some days she is very depressed and angry going through this stuff that honestly she takes it out on me. But I am here for her, and if that is the way I can help her, then that's what I do. Not easy sometimes but bottom line I want her to be healthy and although I can not know exactly what she's feeling the way you all do, I certainly know she has the right to be just plain fed up some days with dealing with it all.
Ladies, I wish you all the best, I will if its okay watch and read to see hopefully that you are all keeping well.
Love, Caroline
I posted a week or so ago about being worried for my mom who was having a biopsy due to having these calcifications. Results came back and what they took was "clear".....doctor advised it is her option if she would like to have surgery done to remove the small amount that was left "just in case" but he is confident there is nothing to be concerned about. He also said she could just wait until next mammogram. I think she is going to have the surgery to be 100% and also to have some scar tissue removed. All in all, things turned out well so I wanted to share some good news with you all.
Although it is not me directly going through this, I can relate to all your discussions as I've been with my mom all the way through this - I think you are all wonderful women and I wish you all strength and a long happy life.
Speaking as a "family" member, I can see that some of you feel that your families are not too supportive. I'm sorry for that, I guess every situation is different. Sometimes though, it's hard to know what to say.....I know I try so hard to support my mom and some days she is very depressed and angry going through this stuff that honestly she takes it out on me. But I am here for her, and if that is the way I can help her, then that's what I do. Not easy sometimes but bottom line I want her to be healthy and although I can not know exactly what she's feeling the way you all do, I certainly know she has the right to be just plain fed up some days with dealing with it all.
Ladies, I wish you all the best, I will if its okay watch and read to see hopefully that you are all keeping well.
Love, Caroline
Great news!
Well everyone I just wanted to share the great news. The biopsy came back negative. Have to go to Mammo in 6 months and he said it was fibrocystic changes. So he told me to avoid caffeine which I have to do some research. I have to have my coffee, but we will see. I hope everyone is doing good. I will not forget this site and will continue to say hi to everyone. Thank you for your support.
I AM HAVING A MAGNIFIED MAMMO THIS FRIDAY DUE TO CALCIFICATIONS SEEN ON FIRST MAMMOGRAM. I AM A 58YR OLD
FEMALE. I HAD A LUMP REMOVED 10 YRS AGO IN OTHER BREAST.
THE TUMOR WAS BENIGN BUT IT WAS SO LARGE AND DEEP, ON MY
CHEST WALL THAT THE SURGEON PERFORMED SURGERY TO REMOVE IT.
I GUESS I JUST WANTED TO SAY HELLO TO YOU ALL AND THAT I ENJOY READING YOUR QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS.
IN READING BACK THRU THE ARCHIVES I NOTICED SOME COMMENTARY FROM A WOMEN IN ISREAL NAMED, NORAD (?).
HAS ANY ONE HEARD FROM HER RECENTLY? POOR THING, SHE WAS REALLY TERRIFIED.
FEMALE. I HAD A LUMP REMOVED 10 YRS AGO IN OTHER BREAST.
THE TUMOR WAS BENIGN BUT IT WAS SO LARGE AND DEEP, ON MY
CHEST WALL THAT THE SURGEON PERFORMED SURGERY TO REMOVE IT.
I GUESS I JUST WANTED TO SAY HELLO TO YOU ALL AND THAT I ENJOY READING YOUR QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS.
IN READING BACK THRU THE ARCHIVES I NOTICED SOME COMMENTARY FROM A WOMEN IN ISREAL NAMED, NORAD (?).
HAS ANY ONE HEARD FROM HER RECENTLY? POOR THING, SHE WAS REALLY TERRIFIED.
I was just wondering, I am still oozing I guess from the site where the biopsy site. Is this normal. The procedure was done on Wednesday afternoon and I took the steri strips off yesterday. All my shirts and bras are stained. I called the day after and explained to them that I was bleeding but they said it was normal. I guess it has to ooze for it to heal????
Hello Boninclyde-I am so sorry that things have not become any easier for you. You have been through so much and I pray that you can find a resolution. Sometimes. when we are strong for our families, they assume that we are okay and have put everything behind us. Little do they know, that it never leaves you. Just an occassional "how are you doing" would be great. My children have been wonderful, my friends distant. Who knows, it is very strange to me. I will continue to keep you in my prayers. I look for you and Montana girl, Underforty Pam and wish you all well.
You still have tough decisions to make. I don't know that much about reconstruction, but I'm sure you've learned a lot about it through your research. If that's what you decide on I'm sure you can make it happen.
Hi All,
Just found some time to write in so I figured to say hi on this cold day. Still haven't heard anything from the biopsy yet, hopefully Monday. But deffinetly Tuesday as I have an appointment in the am.
Well my sister and mom are just enjoying themselves in PR while we are here just waiting. It's so nice to hear who cares for you. The mind is so tricky and just plays games like what happens if it's bad, what happens if its nothing. Just drives anyone mad. Well my little on is getting up from his nap, so I have to go. Take care everyone and will say a prayer for everyone.
Just found some time to write in so I figured to say hi on this cold day. Still haven't heard anything from the biopsy yet, hopefully Monday. But deffinetly Tuesday as I have an appointment in the am.
Well my sister and mom are just enjoying themselves in PR while we are here just waiting. It's so nice to hear who cares for you. The mind is so tricky and just plays games like what happens if it's bad, what happens if its nothing. Just drives anyone mad. Well my little on is getting up from his nap, so I have to go. Take care everyone and will say a prayer for everyone.
Thank you Monatan girl. I don't know what it is with the family. At first I thought it was me but just to give you an example my husband saw me reading this site last night and said" how much more could possibly be on that web site to read". Although a wonderful husband he does seem insensitive at times. The kids wonder why I need to go shopping for a tankie or bra (used to go braless, did they notice that much. Wow). They don't know any better I guess. It has been 5 months since my masectomy and if I could just muster up the courage I am going for reconstruction. I just can't live/look like this anymore. I am only 42. I have anxiety attacks/panic attacks so another (willing) surgery may be impossible. I am sorry I don't respond as often anymore it's just so busy around here. I wish you all the best and Monatan girl it is nice to know someone you don't know follows your progress. Again thank you. I am sorry if I depress you guys sometimes.
I think family and friends just don't realize the agony we go through. They're uncomfortable when we talk about our breast problems. That's the reason I turned to this site originally, so I could talk to people who understand. Boninclyde, I'm sorry for the grief you're still going through. I hope it's getting a little easier as time goes by. Although this ordeal has been very hard on you, the support and information you share with others has had a very positive effect. You must be a very strong woman to go through all this, still take care of your family, and find time to support others with breast problems.
Well after all anxiety building up for this procedure I had the procedure done yesterday. Everyone was so nice and caring, if anyone is from NJ I would recommend going here. They explained everything to me and made me feel comfortable. The whole procedure took about an 1hr. I didn't feel anything except a little burning when they were numbing the breast. I did go out afterwards to eat and have 2 glasses of Sangria to relax. I came home took some Tylenol and just laid in bed. There is no pain only soarness I guess. Hopefully they will have the results late Friday or early Monday. But I have an appointment on Tuesday with the breast md. Well take care everyone I am more relaxed now the wait begins.
Hi Susan,
Thank you so much for keeping in your thoughts and prayers. I will post once this is done.
Thank you so much for keeping in your thoughts and prayers. I will post once this is done.
Caroline: Yes, I have heard of people who had previous breast cancer then have benign calcifications. Blessings to your mom and keep us posted.
Tuly: Will keep you in my prayers. I know that tomorrow is the biopsy. Hang in there and take a deep breath. We are all with you here at this site...I am sure your mom and sister are just in denial of the chance of it being something. Remember to keep saying to yourself that 80% are benign!!!! God Bless
Susan
Tuly: Will keep you in my prayers. I know that tomorrow is the biopsy. Hang in there and take a deep breath. We are all with you here at this site...I am sure your mom and sister are just in denial of the chance of it being something. Remember to keep saying to yourself that 80% are benign!!!! God Bless
Susan
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