Breast Cancer/Breast Calcium

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Expert: - 1/23/2010


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I recently had my first mammogram at the age of 45.  I was informed that the film showed calcification of my left breast.  I had a second mammogram to determine if these calcifications were benign or cancer.  My calcifications are benign.  I was instructed to have another mammogram done in six months.  My question to you is, should I get a biopsy within that six months? I am concerned that these calcifications could become cancerous before I am scheduled to have my six month mammogram.

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I think that if you have your mammograms complemented with breast MRI scans that will be enough to determine if anything else needs to be done. But to be able to evaluate this further I need to read your full mammography report. You can copy it here.


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