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[npal]

had lumpectomy/radiation 4 years ago for breast cancer.last mammogram showed oil cyst & beginning of microcalcifications. would this be related to the radiation or could it indicate new recurrance of cancer. the type of prev cancer was adenocystic breast cancer a rare type found in the
breast. last mammo was done in July and waiting for followup. would like any info regarding microcalcifactions, are they only related to the formation of certain types of breast cancer..thanks

[Cleveland Clinic]

Dear npal, Microcalcifications are small calcium deposits found within the breast tissue.  There are different types of microcalcifications, and based on their pattern on the mammogram it gives the radiologist clues as to their cause.  For instance microcalcifications that are more scattered are probably due to a benign (non-cancerous) cause, a “cluster” of microcalcifications may increase concern that there may be an underlying tumor.  

[barbea]

What constitutes follow-up?  Mammo was done in July.  Somebody should be able to tell you what (if anything) that mammo found.  Is follow-up in six months?  Hit the phones and find out what is going on if that is the case