Help-Change in Microcalcifications

Becky · 06-21-2008, 06:34 PM

I am thinking about you. I had cancer on one side and dcis on the other with double lumpectomies (idiotic when I think about not getting the dear girls removed but I didn't know anything then).

First, get a good biopsy - perhaps a lumpectomy type and see what you're dealing with. Then decide what to do. I am thinking about you because this is a bloody difficult disease but you will know in your heart the right thing to do.

Sheila · 06-22-2008, 04:56 AM

I can only echo what Becky has said...definately a biopsy or lumpectomy...my journey started with microcalcifications, that turned out to be invasive ductal, we can never be too careful...You are in my thoughts and prayers for good results whatever you choose to do.

Becky · 06-22-2008, 08:29 AM

I just wanted to add why I said a "lumpectomy" type biopsy. It is because sometimes these things are so small that a needle can miss it and the biopsy comes back "benign" when it really missed the dcis.

When I had my lumpectomy on my cancer the surgeon said she "thought" she saw some micro calcifications on the other side and wanted to do a surgical biopsy on that side because I was already going to be put out.

She didn't think it would be anything but it was a 3mm dcis (low grade). A needle might have missed it and it ended up being "alittle" something.

G. Ann · 06-22-2008, 05:32 PM

Hi Becky, Sheila, & dhealy,
Thanks for your input. Since my first post, I'm now scheduled for stereotactic biopsy on July 2nd. I also saw surgeon and he Ok'd mastectomy even if benign findings. The stereotactic biopsy would aid the surgeon if it was malignant as far as checking lymph nodes & sentinel nodes. Otherwise, I think I'd skip it.

It's been 4-1/2 years and I don't even want to think about chemo, radiation, etc. So first things first. I'm feeling less anxious (except for the stereotactic procedure) since there's a plan in place. The results from stereotactic will help me decide about doing reconstruction at the same time if it's just a prophylactic mastectomy and no BC evident.

Thanks again for your encouragement, prayers, & great Winnie-the-Pooh quote.