<p>Is it possible those are side effects from all the treatment that you had?</p>
<p>Yes. I’ve been called back several times for micro calcifications. I then went to see a breast surgeon who enlarged the films on a monitor. The surgeon was then able to see that these were not a problem. Another time, the surgeon suggested a stereotactic biopsy since the number of calcifications had increased. Everything was negative. From what I understand,most calcifications are benign, but its still stressful. Thank in there.</p>
<p>One of the possibilities is that the calcifications are in the arteries and blood vessels in the breast, which would make a lot of sense considering the events of last May. </p>
<p>GYN called me (and beat the radiology center to the punch), said it’s no big deal, and cheerfully then told me to have a good weekend. Yeah, right.</p>
<p>CountingDown, I’ve been called back for an abnormal mammo. My doctor felt a biopsy was needed. It was a stressful time but I was relieved to find it was negative. Sending positive thoughts your way.</p>
<p>I was called back after my first mammogram and was really scared. They did an ultrasound and everything was fine… just fibrous tissue. They had me come back every 6 months for two years and declared it all fine. They did suggest that I always return to them because they can compare to the old pictures and see if there are changes. A new place might see the same spot and get concerned.</p>
<p>Counting Down,
When I had my first mammogram at age 35, They found a large area of calcifications. I had a biopsy and they tested benign. Radiologists can tell a lot from the film with these calcifications. I would take some comfort in the comment by your doctor that it is no big deal. It’s possible that the radiologist said more to the doc than the doc said to you. When do you go back?</p>
<p>CD, I was called back for this reason and ended up having an MRI biopsy. The results were negative. I wish you the best on your tests.</p>
<p>I too was called back for micro-calcifications. I was a nervous wreck! Had a stereotactic biopsy and all was negative. These new digital mammograms are very sensitive and pick up everything. Im sure yours will be fine too.</p>
<p>I too was called back because of microcalcifications…was negative but was told to have another mamogram in 4 months…just to be sure…all was ok.</p>
<p>I found a lump this fall and my internist sent me for the diagnostic mammogram. I actually had a radiologist (i.e. MD not tech) do the ultrasound portion because the tech had a hard time finding what we were feeling.</p>
<p>Absolutely nothing to worry about was the result!</p>
<p>My experience was similar to that of 2016BarnardMom. The last time, I had a new tech and she voiced some concern until I explained my history. I was glad that I knew what to expect and wasn’t upset by her comments (which she probably should not have made.) Try not to worry (easier said than done, I know.) I’d bet on a good outcome from your follow-up.</p>
<p>Thanks for the comforting words (and all the good results). This is the first time I’ve had the 3D digital. So much for reducing anxiety as the signs and disclosure forms in the office claimed!</p>
<p>I go back on the 18th for the next round. Hope to get some clarification this week as to what they saw and what they’ll do next.</p>
<p>I dread telling DH. He does not deal well with this stuff, and it has been one bloody thing after another on the medical front this past year.</p>
<p>After more than 30 years of annual mammograms, I experienced my first breast MRI last week. Not very comfortable. I also didn’t know it would take that long (30 minutes in the “tube”). I was also surprised at how noisy it was. After all that, I hope it is a better diagnostic tool. I won’t get the results till next week.</p>