Why do my breasts repeatedly develop abnormal microcalcifications requiring biopsy?
Two years ago, after recovering from a complete hysterectomy, I had a routine mammogram which revealed an abnormal cluster of microcalcifications on my right breast. I had a stereotactic biopsy, and thankfully, the results from the biopsy were negative. The report from the pathologist said something about “fibrocystic changes.” Since then, I have been required to have mammograms every six months. Last summer I moved to the Phoenix area, and was about six months behind in setting up my routine mammogram through my new gynecologist. Before the mammogram, I was able to obtain my prior films and some, but not all, of my medical records, and provide them to my new doctors in Arizona. My latest mammogram shows a new abnormal cluster of microcalcifications, now on my left breast. I was ordered to have another stereotactic biopsy as soon as possible, and it is scheduled for this Friday afternoon. I have many questions and concerns about why I seem to get these abnormal calcifications and what
