I’ve been anxiously waiting for my biopsy results, I had gone to the GP because of a breast lumps and breast pain. I had my appointment at the breast clinic, whilst there I had a mammogram then 2 core biopsies guided by the ultrasound because she said there was a suspicious area of calcification in a line behind the nipple area, the surgeon also placed a marker in my breast and re did the mammogram to check she’s biopsied the right area. She checked under X-ray that she had captured the clarifications too. The lump I can feel is an area of cysts and the calcification is just beyond them! My breast is still aching and just feels heavy somehow. Today I spoke to the nurse over the phone and she said the surgeon wasn’t there and his notes read that he will have to see me for further tests as the area biopsied shows atypical cells and crystals not calcifications! She said don’t worry because it didn’t show cancer.
I am confused because I can’t find on the internet what the difference is in crystals and calcifications and why do I need further tests if it’s not cancer. Has anyone else had a similar experience? Why does my breast hurt? Is atypical cells something to worry about or is it a common finding and are they connected to my cysts which I think are causing the pain? I’m on pins now until they get back in touch with me.
Any advice will be gratefully received.
