Is there something to be concerned about with breast calcification?
On One Hand: Calcifications May Be of ConcernBreast calcifications (deposits of calcium) are identified on a mammogram test. Sometimes these calcifications are labeled “suspicious,” meaning that they may or may not be cancerous. According to the Mayo Clinic, calcifications may be suspicious if they are clustered together, if they are different in size and shape that other calcifications or if they are irregular in shape.On the Other: Most Calcifications are BenignMost women have breast calcifications, especially after menopause, according to the Mayo Clinic. Almost all breast calcifications are benign, meaning that they are not cancerous, according to the Mayo Clinic and the California Pacific Medical Center.Bottom LineMost breast calcifications are not a cause for concern.
