Cancer Research UK main site
  • Replies 4 replies
  • Views 200 views
  • Users 0 members are here

Breast calcification found during recall. Now waiting for biopsy results. Trying to be positive but I'm so scared

Beansbit
Offline

I have just been to my recall from my routine breast screening, i was expecting it to be nothing as i have always had fibrocystic breasts but they told me they found a small area of calcification and now i am waiting for results of a biopsy, im so scared, trying to be positive and telling myself im sure its very early if they find anything but my mind Is doing somersaults.

  • Offline

    Hi Beansbit,

    A very warm welcome to the forum.

    I am sorry to hear that you are so concerned following your recall after routine breast screening. It is always a worrying time when we are waiting for biopsy results. Unfortunately, our overactive imaginations tend to lead us to all sorts of dark places. Not all recalls end in a cancer diagnosis. I was recalled after one of my early routine mammograms and fortunately, nothing untoward was found then.

    If no tumour has been found and there are only some calcifications present, it sounds as if it is still in the early stages. Have you been told when he results should be back- they usually take about 1-2 weeks. I do hope that you hear something soon. Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

  • Offline in reply to Jolamine

    Thanks for this Jolamine, they say its a 7mm cluster of calcification, my lymph nodes look normal. Apparently the biopsy took most or all of it out so they placed a bit of wire in. I’m just really scared. I will keep in touch thank you so much for your response xxx

     Suze

  • Offline in reply to Beansbit

    Hi Beansbit,

    This all sounds hopeful. It must have been a pretty small area if the biopsy removed most of the calcification. It is also positive news that the lymph nodes look normal. I expect that the bit of wire that they put in was what is called a marker. They insert this in any suspect area, so that it can be identified if surgery is needed later on.

    Most people describe this waiting time as one of the worst in their entire cancer journey. There are still so many uncertainties just now, but it does get easier to cope with it all as you get to discover more about your diagnosis.

    I hope that you get your results soon and I am keeping my fingers crossed for good news!

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

  • Offline in reply to Jolamine

    Thanks for this reassuring message Jolamine, I am flitting between feeling really positive to convincing myself i won’t be around next Christmas! I will keep you posted on news. Can i possibly ask what your story is? You don’t have to say if you’re not comfortable. 
    Suze xx

Speak to a nurse

Quick links

Follow us

Registered with Fundraising Regulator (logo)
Cancer Research UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1089464), Scotland (SC041666), the Isle of Man (1103) and Jersey (247). A company limited by guarantee. Registered company in England and Wales (4325234) and the Isle of Man (5713F). Registered address: 2 Redman Place, London, E20 1JQ.