Hi there. I had the exact same thing today, an unexpected biopsy following discovery of a cluster of microcalcifications in right breast. Have to wait 12 days to see consultant. I’m not sure what the stats are on a cluster of microcalcifications being benign and I don’t know where to find that out!

Hi 

thanks for your reply !

I am in shock as I always thought you needed to find a lump first

The clinic said they will call me Wednesday to give me results by phone , I'm thinking that they do suspect something as they were asking what my preferred local hospital would be    

Im keeping everything crossed and glad I don't have to wait too long for results 

wish you all the best x

I know! I only went because my cousin wasn’t re entry diagnosed with breast cancer and I thought I should get a mammogram just to be responsible! I am 43. I am going to ring before the 12 days to see if the results are available but if not I will have to wait until my consultant appointment on 4 October. I can’t belive I even had a biopsy. This has all happened so quickly and unexpectedly! Fingers crossed you will have good news  in 7 days. Keep me posted.

Thank you 

I will let you know when I get the results

I would definitely suggest you check for any results before 12 days !

take care x

I can't remember if it was my first or second mammogram that I had the same experience - referred to the breast clinic for further scans, ultrasound and biopsies with a pin being inserted. I was told a cluster of micro calcifications. I got a phone call before results day appointment  saying 'benign' and that I was back on the standard routine mammogram schedule. I've had at least one mammogram since - referred again and worried thinking it was the same area but turned out to be a cyst and no change in area where the pin was inserted. I hope you get the same outcome

Hi Natalie,

Sorry to read you're going through this.  I had a very similar situation to you back in January.  From 50 I'd been recalled after every mammogram then told all was ok.  Just before Xmas last year when I was 54  I'd gone in to get a cyst checked (which was fine), but they told me I'd got a cluster of calcifications on the other side.  I'd never heard of them before.

It can be helpful to find out how they have classified them eg 'indeterminate' or 'suspicious'.  I think you already realise that there is a chance that this could be DCIS.  I did a lot of reading and came to the conclusion that the stats are roughly 50:50 although there's not a lot out there on this. That being the case, you could also be lucky and they turn out to be benign, a nurse told me that some are.  It's also very good news that your lymph nodes look fine.

This time for you is the worse you will feel.  It's the not knowing.  Once you know what you are dealing with you will cope better and it won't be long.  Take someone with you when you get your results.

If this is DCIS you will be in very good hands.  It's very early change, you will be well looked after and you will be okay.  Mine was DCIS and a very small invasive.  I'm now 6 months post surgery and take Tamoxifen.  I've had no radiotherapy or chemo and they've sent me on my way with yearly mammograms.   I got through it, and if it is DCIS you will too.

Try to stay positive and busy to distract yourself.  I hope you're one of the lucky ones.

Sending you a hug.

Mary.