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mcgle · 12-10-2008, 02:39 AM

Suspicious microcalcifications found on first routine mammo. Called back for further investigation. Magnification views suggested a problem - microcalcifications spread over a 6 x 4 cm area! 16 core biopsies followed (ouch!); only one showed atypical cells. Thank goodness it did! Major haematoma covering a quarter of my right breast resulted. Had to wait for it to heal before a further 10 core biopsies in a specific area revealed a tiny tumour hidden within the 2.4 cm of intermediate and high grade DCIS. Ultrasound done prior to second set of biopsies which showed architectural distortion - no palpable lump.

Surgery followed three weeks later, which was actually three months from the initial mammogram. No great sense of urgency at the time which somewhat surprised and worried me!

If I hadn't gone for that mammogram ...

Mcgle (UK)

12-10-2008, 02:39 AM	#9
mcgle Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 148	Suspicious microcalcifications found on first routine mammo. Called back for further investigation. Magnification views suggested a problem - microcalcifications spread over a 6 x 4 cm area! 16 core biopsies followed (ouch!); only one showed atypical cells. Thank goodness it did! Major haematoma covering a quarter of my right breast resulted. Had to wait for it to heal before a further 10 core biopsies in a specific area revealed a tiny tumour hidden within the 2.4 cm of intermediate and high grade DCIS. Ultrasound done prior to second set of biopsies which showed architectural distortion - no palpable lump. Surgery followed three weeks later, which was actually three months from the initial mammogram. No great sense of urgency at the time which somewhat surprised and worried me! If I hadn't gone for that mammogram ... Mcgle (UK)