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Topic: microcalcification cluster on mammogram
Posted By: gevans
Subject: microcalcification cluster on mammogram
Date Posted: Feb 08 2012 at 1:01pm
| I had my annual mammogram yesterday and they found microcalcification clusters on my right breast. I had my left breast removed Jan. 09 and had stage 3 tnbc. The doctor told me that this is probably not a reoccurence but a new breast cancer. I go for a biopsy tomorrow. Has anyone else gotten tnbc in the other breast later ? |
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Posted By: ann u
Date Posted: Feb 08 2012 at 1:25pm
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First of all, don't panic - easier said than done, right?
My second TNBC was found a little over three years after my first TNBC - opposite breast, and showed up as calcifications on my normally scheduled mammogram. I had a stereotactic biopsy which confirmed TNBC. My oncologist considered it a new occurance rather than a reccurance. It was small, only 3mm. I had a double mastectomy with reconstruction about a month later. No lymph involvement and I did not do any chemo this time. So far, so good - over two years out and, knock on wood, everything is ok.
I am just thankful that I had a good mammography center with radiologists that read them right away. Because of my history, it was imperative to biopsy it rather than "wait and watch".
Ann ------------- 8/06: IDC 1cm, 0/9 lymph nodes, lumpectomy, Mammosite radiation, 4 x A/C 5/07: BRCA1+ (5382insC) 11/09: IDC 3mm, double mastectomy w/reconstruction |
Posted By: gevans
Date Posted: Feb 08 2012 at 1:43pm
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The radiologists said they did not recommend a stereotatic biopsy because this appears to be so close to my chest wall. I am hoping this is small --I have already decided to have a mastectomy if it is cancer. I am just dreading the fact that I may have to go through this again. I was so sick from the chemo the first time and the Taxal x12 left me with neuropathy in both legs ( no feeling from the knees down) and some in my fingers. I'm a strong Believer, and what is really troubling me is the thought of hanging over the commode each day again. Thanks for letting me vent.
Gail |
Posted By: Charlene
Date Posted: Feb 08 2012 at 2:46pm
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Gail,
There is a possibility that the microcalcifications are not cancer. I had some in the same breast as my tumor--they were biopsied and were benign. It's possible that this could happen with you, too. I hope it's not cancer again.
Charlene ------------- DX 3/10 @59 ILC/TNBC Stage 1, Grade 2, Multifocal; Lumpectomy/re-excision SNB 0/4 nodes, BRCA-; Taxotere/Cytoxan X4, 30 rads 3/14:NED |
Posted By: gevans
Date Posted: Feb 09 2012 at 9:43am
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Thanks--I'm in a better frame of mind this morning. I've prayed and read my Bible and ready to face whatever I find out. I go to the surgeon at 2:15 today. ( I lived in Macon for 28 years)
Gail |
Posted By: dmwolf
Date Posted: Feb 09 2012 at 12:50pm
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Good luck, Gail! I'm voting for 'no cancer'. And if a cancer, an itty bitty harmless DCIS. Fingers crossed for you, d ------------- DX 2/08@43 stg II IDC; gr2,0 nodes. Neoadj chemo, first ACx2 (fail) then CarboTaxotereX6(better). Lump, Rads done 11/08; Clodronate. False alarm queen: PetCT lung & TM marker. NED. PBM w/recon 9/10. |
Posted By: 123Donna
Date Posted: Feb 09 2012 at 1:55pm
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gevans, When I was diagnosed and met with the breast surgeon I had to go back and get the last 5 years of mammogram films. When I asked what the white areas were on the film, they said calcifications. There were lots of areas. Not all calcifications are breast cancer, but some can be. On a side note in my case, I had a bilateral mastectomy and the path report on the good breast showed areas of precancerous activity. Hoping it's just some calcifications that appear as we age and nothing worrisome. But if it is a new primary cancer, it sounds like they found it early. Please let us know what you find out. Donna ------------- DX IDC TNBC 6/09 age 49, Stage 1,Grade 3, 1.5cm,0/5Nodes,KI-67 48%,BRCA-,6/09bi-mx, recon, T/C X4(9/09) 11/10 Recur IM node, Gem,Carb,Iniparib 12/10,MRI NED 2/11,IMRT Radsx40,CT NED11/13,MRI NED3/15 |
Posted By: Charlene
Date Posted: Feb 09 2012 at 8:37pm
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Gail,
I'm praying you get good news! But, even if it is not the best, it's still local and that's good. Keep in touch.
Charlene ------------- DX 3/10 @59 ILC/TNBC Stage 1, Grade 2, Multifocal; Lumpectomy/re-excision SNB 0/4 nodes, BRCA-; Taxotere/Cytoxan X4, 30 rads 3/14:NED |
Posted By: gevans
Date Posted: Feb 09 2012 at 10:31pm
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The biopsy is Monday morning. The surgeon ( who I trust) says he feels there is a great chance it is not cancer but that if it is, we have caught it early and he can take care of it. Will let you know how its going.
Gail Evans |
Posted By: gevans
Date Posted: Feb 14 2012 at 5:22pm
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Hooray!! No cancer--just a small cluster of calcium but no cancer, no pre-cancer. What a great Valentines gift!!
Gail |
Posted By: dmwolf
Date Posted: Feb 14 2012 at 5:25pm
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Wonderful, congratulations!! d ------------- DX 2/08@43 stg II IDC; gr2,0 nodes. Neoadj chemo, first ACx2 (fail) then CarboTaxotereX6(better). Lump, Rads done 11/08; Clodronate. False alarm queen: PetCT lung & TM marker. NED. PBM w/recon 9/10. |
Posted By: debB
Date Posted: Feb 14 2012 at 6:22pm
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Great news Gail!!
Deb ------------- Dx 4/29/11, 46 yrs old, 3.9 cm tumor, Stg 2 Grade 3 chemo 4 rounds DD AC, 12 weekly taxol, finish. Lumpectomy, 2mm residual tumor. 37 rounds rads completed. Cisplatin/PARP trial |
Posted By: Charlene
Date Posted: Feb 14 2012 at 7:23pm
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Hip, hip, hurrah!! Thanks for letting us know!
Charlene ------------- DX 3/10 @59 ILC/TNBC Stage 1, Grade 2, Multifocal; Lumpectomy/re-excision SNB 0/4 nodes, BRCA-; Taxotere/Cytoxan X4, 30 rads 3/14:NED |
Posted By: Genie
Date Posted: Feb 14 2012 at 9:30pm
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Gail, that is wonderful news! Hugs from Texas, Genie ------------- DX 3/10/08 at age 67, IDC. Stage 1, Grade 3, 1.5 cm. KI-67 99% at MX . Bilateral mastectomy 4/1/08 Node-, BRCA 1/2-,BARD1+, TX:Cytoxan/Taxotere x4,3 in family with TNBC |
Posted By: 123Donna
Date Posted: Feb 15 2012 at 7:47am
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Gail, Great news! ------------- DX IDC TNBC 6/09 age 49, Stage 1,Grade 3, 1.5cm,0/5Nodes,KI-67 48%,BRCA-,6/09bi-mx, recon, T/C X4(9/09) 11/10 Recur IM node, Gem,Carb,Iniparib 12/10,MRI NED 2/11,IMRT Radsx40,CT NED11/13,MRI NED3/15 |
Posted By: Lillie
Date Posted: Feb 16 2012 at 12:55pm
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Dear Gail,
What wonderful news. Praise the Lord! Have you visited the Spiritual Support thread? We have daily devotions, prayer warriors, discuss everything, including the kitchen sink. Please drop by and share your wonderful news there. God Bless, Lillie ------------- Dx 6/06 age 65,IDC-TNBC Stage IIb,Gr3,2cm,BRCA- 6/06 L/Mast/w/SNB,1of3 Nodes+ 6/06 Axl. 9 nodes- 8/8 thru 11/15 Chemo (Clin-Trial) DD A/Cx4 -- DD taxol+gemzar x4 No Rads. No RECON - 11/2018-12 yrs NED |
Posted By: *Nancy
Date Posted: Feb 16 2012 at 8:36pm
Great news Gail! You are right, what a wonderful Valentine gift.  ------------- Dx March 2010, age 54, 5 mm tumor, Stage Ia, Grade 3, 0/3 Nodes, Ki-67 70%, Lumpectomy April 2010, TC x 4, Rads x 33, Treatment completed Sept 2010, NED 06/17 |