Is breast calcification something that I should be worried about?
On One Hand: Breast Calcification Is Often HarmlessBreast calcification refers to small calcium deposits in breast tissue that show up on mammograms. They are common in women, especially after menopause. Breast calcifications are almost always benign or non-cancerous, especially larger calcifications (macrocalcifications).On the Other: Additional Testing Is Sometimes NecessarySmaller calcifications (microcalcifications) sometimes require further testing, especially clustered calcifications or irregularly shaped calcifications. Doctors often perform biopsies and check-up mammograms to ensure that calcifications are not cancerous.Bottom LineBreast calcifications are a normal condition that happen to many women. Although a very small percentage of breast calcifications represent early stages of breast cancer, most are noncancerous.
