Hello,  

Really sorry I can't give you advice,  but I had a mammogram and ultrasound and biopsy yesterday due to calcification and some cysts in the left breast (I was there for the right one!)

The Dr said not to worry....obviously I am,  just as you are.  Said its very common.

I'm 42 and similar to you,  they weren't as many or as big as the mammogram 2 years ago. 

You aren't on your own,  thinking of you xx

Did you have stereotactic biopsy using a mammogram then? That's what I'm having tomorrow. Any idea how long you have to wait for results? Thinking of you too, thanks.

Hello,  no,  I had an ultrasound guided biopsy, then they left markers inside my breast and did an xray so they knew where they were looking for the cysts and calcifications.

I have 10 days to wait for my results appointment. 

Good luck to you and I hope you find peace whilst you wait xx

Hi again, I'm back from the biopsy which wasn't too bad. I was a bit concerned (they were too!) that they'd have difficulty doing it as I'm small breasted. But they got what they needed.  Can just feel anaesthetic wearing off so probably going to get some ibuprofen soon! I have a telephone appointment for end of next week when I should get results.  I've also just got a copy of the letter that goes to my GP from my mammogram  the other day. It says there is a small cluster of microcalcifications. Do you know how yours are arranged ie a group, groups, scattered, etc?

Hi again, I'm back from the biopsy which wasn't too bad. I was a bit concerned (they were too!) that they'd have difficulty doing it as I'm small breasted. But they got what they needed.  Can just feel anaesthetic wearing off so probably going to get some ibuprofen soon! I have a telephone appointment for end of next week when I should get results.  I've also just got a copy of the letter that goes to my GP from my mammogram  the other day. It says there is a small cluster of microcalcifications. Do you know how yours are arranged ie a group, groups, scattered, etc?

Sorry - my last reply was a bit late!! Hadn't seen your udpdate.

Glad the biopsy went ok. I would expect to be a little bruised for a week or so but hopefully not too painful for you.

xx

Hi PositiveT

Thanks for the support. Felt quite calm after the biopsy, probably the relief of it being done. Almost forgot it wasn't all over, now the wait for results.....Now a little concerned that  my wait seems shorter than yours, as though they're fairly sure it's bad and rushing it through!  Do you mind if I ask what your results were?

Hey!

Like I said before the waiting can be horrendous but try not to read anything into the time frame for your results. It will vary depending on when the MDT meet and many other factors so please don't assume that sooner equals bad news.

Microcalcificatioms are often nothing to worry about although mine turned out to be DCIS (Ductal carcinoma in situ). I had never heard of this before I started googling, it's sometimes referred to as pre-invasive breast cancer because even though cancer cells are present they are contained within the milk ducts and are not invading the breast tissue. It's not been easy but DCIS is curable and having had surgery it's all gone!!! 

I really hope that yours turn out to be nothing of concern. 

Hang in there! X

It's great to hear you're through it PositiveT. How are you joannemcc?

Thank you! 

Just wondering what the  treatment for DCIS is?

Hi Elsie, 

The primary treatment is surgery. Either lumpectomy or mastectomy (if there is a very large amount of DCIS).

DCIS has three grades - low, intermediate, and high. If low/intermediate then likely no further treatment needed. If high then the standard is to offer radiation.

Mine was initially thought to be intermediate but they found high after my surgery so I will be having radiation. Not sure how many sessions yet - have a meeting with the oncologist on Thursday!

I believe some people might be recommended hormone therapy too but my consultant said I don't need it. I'm pleased about that cos don't fancy being plunged into early menopause haha!!

Hope you're not diagnosing yourself already!!! Although I totally did that and decided I had DCIS before I even got my results!! 

Take care and try to enjoy the sunshine this weekend x

Just got my results. Both left and right breasts benign!  Microcalcifications are a bit of ductal ectasia (totally ok) and left breast a fibroadenoma.  Just want those panicking about microcalcifications to know that they can turn out benign. Now for breakfast - so far only had a shot of brandy to wait for my phonecall!

That's fantastic news Elsie, you must be so relieved - really happy for you!

Yes, so relieved, thanks. I hope you've managed to sort out your radiation schedule ok.  Thanks for your support