my doctor found calcium deposits in my breasts . she still wants to do a biopsy. does this mean anything bad?

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Calcium deposits can occur in the breast as a result of swelling, injury, aging blood vessels, a duct plugged with milk years before, or cancer. Taking calcium pills does not cause them.

There are two types of calcification:
Microcalcifications - These calcium deposits appear as very fine white specks on a mammogram. A radiologist carefully studies the shape and size of the calcium deposits to determine if they require further study. Most often, microcalcifications have nothing to do with cancer. However, in about 30% of cases they can be related to an early breast cancer.

Coarse calcifications - On mammogram, these calcium deposits appear as single white dots that are larger in appearance than microcalcifications. They are usually benign (not cancer).

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Not necessarily. If it is a large deposit then there is nothing to get worried about. However, multiple,tiny calcium deposits are a cause for concern if seen with other features.

I had the same thing happen to me. The procedure was very simple, the doctor was able to remove all the calcium deposits, and I was back at work the next day. But, I am careful to have a mammogram every year; your doctor might recommend you have one more frequently. Don't worry.

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my doctor found calcium deposits in my breasts . she still wants to do a biopsy. does this mean anything bad?

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