Hello, on 10.20.21 I had a mammogram done for focal pain in my right breast. There wasn’t any lumps, dimpling or anything. My midwife had ordered the mammo. I was 28 at the time of this first one. If it matters, I had two pregnancies, and other than than some chronic parvovirus b19 joint issues, I’m relatively healthy. As far as I know, I had two great aunts who had breast cancer on my moms side.
The mammo in October 2021 report:
Findings: The only abnormality in either breast is a small group of tiny microcalcifications in the posterior third of the medial left breast at 9:00. Spot magnification views demonstrate these to be a band of linear calcifications in 2 separate
continuous lines with overall size of both measuring about 9 mm. These may be benign vascular calcifications. They do not have a suspicious dot-appearance of highly suspicious fine linear calcifications. There are more continuous than that and do not
have branching. In this young female, these are most likely benign, but they are of unknown stability and therefore need short-term follow-up. Dr. [Name removed by Moderators] has reviewed this finding and agrees.
Fibroglandular pattern otherwise distributed in a symmetric fashion between the breasts. No suspicious irregular masses or areas of architectural distortion. No skin thickening or nipple retraction. No retroareolar abnormality on the left where the
patient is experiencing the most focal pain.
I was able to speak to the guy who read these and I left feeling fairly okay! He didn’t seem too worried just wanted to follow up 6 months later. The focal pain I had was in the 9/10 o clock area of the breast that these were found in. The pain has slowly gotten better, it only happened if I touched it. Felt like a bruise almost.
Well! 4.21.2022 I had my follow up mammo. The findings:
At that time showed some calcifications in the left breast with six-month follow-up recommended. Still having discomfort. I do not know the patient’s family history
PARENCHYMAL PATTERN: Heterogeneous densities lowering sensitivity
COMPARISON: October 20, 2021
Technique: The exam was done with digital mammography and was reviewed with computer-aided detection (CAD). In addition, 3-D digital breast tomosynthesis was performed.
FINDINGS: The few tiny calcifications within the left upper and inner breast looks identical to the previous study. No developing mammographic density is visible. No dominant mass or distortion or spiculation. No skin thickening or nipple retraction. No abnormal axillary node. In summary, the tiny calcifications are stable and thought likely benign, but a little unusual in a patient this young. I think they should be followed with mammograms for a longer period of time
So I wasn’t able to go back and speak with him about this last one for whatever reason. The girl just came back and said I was good to go! I saw these results in my health chart, so decided to phone my midwife’s office. The nurse said it’s still likely benign but they are extra cautious. She explained that most 29 year old women are not getting mammos, so these things are not seen often. But now I’m just anxious that he wants me to follow up again in 6 months.
I googled and did read that maybe sometimes breastfeeding can cause these? I am not breastfeeding now, but I did nurse my first until age 1.5, and then my second until age 2. They are now 6 and 3. Just feeling a little anxious now. We want to try for another baby, but I feel frozen in time like I need to wait until we fully know without a doubt what this is.
Has anyone else had these and needed multiple follow ups? Or is this something you’ve maybe heard of in someone around my age? I’m also so sorry for how lengthy this is!