[SoCalGal]

I had a similar thing, MANY years ago, also in opposite breast and it turned out to be nothing. They did a core needle biopsy, which I've since learned can also be "non-definitive". Calcifications in our breasts can show up near cancers, they can also show up near nothing else. The problem with non-surgical biopsy is even when they visualize the "core/calcifications" in the needle of the biopsy, and take that core sample, it can be negative, when nearby is cancer. This happened to me, and the radiologist called me and said, even tho needle biopsy was negative, he did not like what he saw on the film and felt I should have a surgical biopsy (out patient procedure). He was right in his experience and gut feeling.

All of that said, cancer is a MIND game. Each one of us has to find strength and coping mechanisms to handle fear. 21 years ago, when chemo was done and I was healing, I honestly felt that I was fine, and I resumed my life, with confidence. I was so naive, and it was before INTERNET, so I just assumed that I was "cured". I was also diligent, and when I felt any new lumps (fibrocystic breasts) I went to see my surgeon for his opinion.

Once I had a recurrence, I had to find new coping skills. For me, I used it all - art, writing, groups, exercise, visualization and at some point I came to terms with my own mortality. Meaning - I cannot control the outcome, and I can guarantee at some point I will die (duh). What I could control and what I could offer my kids, my family, my friends, was MY PROCESS. HOW I handled the WHAT that came my way. I became all about PROCESS. And that's still my focus. I've lived with stage 4 for nearly 10 years, and 21 years since my original diagnosis, so I've had lots of time to practice co-existing.

You are entitled to act "as if" you are 100% fine. Enjoy the best quality of life you can, while you are accruing your track record. Stay strong!