Hi all

As you know, my wife has had a mammogram and biopsy needle. We received a letter based, I imagine, on a reading of the mammogram stating that there was ‘a mass’ containing ‘internal malignant microcalcifications’ in her breast. This has apparently been the conclusion before we had biopsy results. She had a cyst in exactly the same position which was aspirated about 8 years ago.

so, as the biopsy result wasn’t known two weeks ago when the mammogram was done I’m wondering how the diagnosis of ‘malignant’ was able to be made. And what, prior to biopsy being known, indicates malignancy because microcalcifications are often not regarded as malignant. 

we are awaiting consultation re the biopsy. My wife telephoned on Friday afternoon to speak to The nurse only to be told that she had had an appointment that very morning at 8:45. No letter from the NHS had arrived at our house and indeed still hasn’t arrived by this Saturday morning (today).

so, I’m puzzled by the meaning of malignant (it evidently means “not healthy“ but how unhealthy and what are the implications?) I have read that some microcalcifications can present as either cancer or pre-cancerous. Is this what is indicated and what should we expect by way of a more clear description based upon the biopsy result? 

Thank you.