Innumerable pleomorphic calcifications

[blueann1]

My (Finding) were, "Innumerable segmentally distributed pleomorphic calcification in upper outer quadrant.  Linearity, branching and varying densities are demonstrated, approach the subareolar location...no grow mass seen.

The (Impression) written after my mannogram stated, "Highly suspicious calcifications of the upper outer quadrant of the right breast, which approach the subareolar region but do not definitely extend to the nipple.  The findings are highly suspicious for malignacy.  Biopsy is recommended.  My question is the first appointment I can get as a new patient is 3 weeks.  The doctor (radiology) wanted to do a biopsy the next day at the hospital.  My MD wanted me to go the an ocology MD ( 3 weeks) and have a surgical biopsy instead of the needle biopsy. Why?  Is having to wait 3 weeks a long time?

[japdip]

I have to admit that I haven't a clue. Oncology usually comes not only after biopsy but after any further surgery that may be necessary unless some treatment is of value before and addiional surgery. If you get the answer to that please let me know, OK ?? In the meantime try not to get stressed out over this and follow whatever is recommended. Another thought is that you could insist that they go ahead with the biopsy that the Radiologist advised ... we do have our "RIGHTS" you know.  Regards ....

[blueann1]

I wonder why they are sending me to an oncologist before I have the biopsy?

[japdip]

Three weeks isn't realy all that long. Oncologists do not do biopsies ... a Surgeon would be doing the surgical biopsy. I don't know why your Physician didn't want one of the needle type biopsies but he/he must have had a reason. There would be no reason to see an Oncologist until after the biopsy was done and a Pathology examination of the tissue was completed. You might call the Surgeon's office and tell them to call if they happened to have a cancellation so you could get in sooner even though the wait isn't unusual.  Regards .....