Microcalcifications found on first annual mammogram post diagnosis

Life after a breast cancer diagnosis Living with breast cancer
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Dear Kazi1976, I just wanted to send a virtual hug, your post really resonated with me. I will be thinking of you today and hope all will be well xx

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Thank you so much to everyone for your support. The issue was benign and I didnā€™t even need a biopsy. I hope this might help others who come across the thread in future. :pray:t2:

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Fantastic news @Kazi1976 :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

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Amazing news @Kazi1976 so happy for you!! :sparkling_heart: xx

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Hi @naughty_boob , what is a genetics test? Did you have it done privately?

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Hi @expatblue

I had my genetic test on the NHS in the U.K. as I had bilateral invasive breast cancer. A separate primary tumour in each breast. Most tests are done with a strong family history which I didnā€™t have. The oncologist referred me to the All Wales Genetic Service.

The main two genes are BRCA1 and BRCA2. I was tested for several others as well. The actress Angelina Jolie had a preventative double mastectomy due to her genetic status.

Her is a link from BCN with more information Genetic testing for altered breast cancer genes | Breast Cancer Now

I hope this helps :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

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Thank you @naughty_boob.

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Thanks so much for posting your outcome; it did in fact help me, mentally! I am in similar situation, calcifications seen on annual 4 years after +++ very early stage treatment. Back for additional scan next weekā€¦ good to know it is at least possible for them to not be cancerous (my onc also says but we look for all rays of hope!). Hope you are still doing well.

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Thanks for this; facing similar situation now, good to hear you got a benign finding.

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Thank you KKM Iā€™m so glad I helped you and I wish you well xx

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