Question 1

ct scan shows small calcific densities measuring 3.5mm in the right lobe  of thyroid gland. any suggestions on what this could be please? i had breast cancer in 08 but no mestateses and n full remission w br ca. tysvm! i love you guys.

Accepted Answer

Many things: Thyroid calcifications are relatively common. Some of them are an indication of thyroid cancer. The first thing to do is to get a neck ultrasound, which is better than ct in visualizing the thyroid, and thyroid function tests.

Question 2

mammogram with punctate pleomorphic calcifications.  is that breast cancer?

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Oxymoron: Microcalcifications are usually described as either punctate (benign) or pleomorphic (in determinant to suspicious) not both.  Ultimate definitive diagnosis may require tissue sampling that is best done via stereotactic guided core biopsy.  See a breast surgeon for further evaluation.

Question 3

i have been diagnosed with calcifications in the uterus i had breast cancer 3 years ago should. be worried ?

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No usually benign: Calcifications due to fibroids which are benign.

Question 4

could clusters of microcalcifications mean you have breast cancer?

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Sometimes yes: Depending on the appearance, but this is a finding on mammogram.  A biopsy is required to arrive at a definite diagnosis.

Question 5

wanted to know if clusters of microcalcifications mean you have breast cancer?

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Possibly: While stable calcifications over time (ie years) on a mammogram are less likely to be due to cancer, any changing calcifications are likely to come with the recommendation for a biopsy because of the correlation between changing calcifications and cancer.  The pattern of calcifications is interpreted by the radiologist as suspicious or benign.

Question 6

is breast cancer risk increased with suspicious bilateral microcalcification clusters and large thickened nodule w/neg. us? how much?

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Walk B4 U Run: Breast microcalcifications are very common, some of which may be associated with cancer. Radiologists will deem those suspicious enough to warrant biopsy as "birads 4 or 5".  If so, the next step is to have a (nonsurgical) biopsy for definitive diagnosis. A nodule seen on mammography but not on ultrasound will also be categorized as above. Your next step is to speak w/the dr. Who ordered the mamm.

Question 7

hello doctor, i'm 21 years old and i'm overweight. i have a small black cluster on my breast. painless. several years old. is a sign of breast cancer?

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No: A stable black mark that has been there for several years is not a marker for breast cancer.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low fat milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex. 
Get HPV vaccine.

Question 8

44 no fam hx breast cancer. mammo shows small cluster microcalcifications. i do have fibroglandular density with birad  2. don't smoke,high caffeine ?

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BiRads II?: If your mammogram was read as Birads 2 you have less to worry about.  BI-RADS II is a benign category.   A cluster of microcacifications can be worrisome for breast-cancer.  You should probably clarify this result with your doc to make sure no further testing is needed as the results seem contradictory.  Best wishes!

Question 9

no family history of breast cancer.  44 years old. mammo shows small cluster of microcalcification in mlo view only of upper right breast. i do consume very high levels of caffeine.  do not smoke. healthy diet and exercise.  first abnormal mammo.  i do ha

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See OB/GYN MD asap: Your question is cut-off, but from what is visible it is imperative that your 2D mammo findings of mircocalcification be followed up -- clinical breast exam, comparison to previous studies, consideration of MRI of breast and/or 3D Ultrasound. Do not ignore finding on your last mammo.

Question 10

hows an aromatase inhibitor used for breast cancer?

Accepted Answer

It is an anti-: Estrogen used in women after menopause, with tumors that have an estrogen receptor.  It is not useful if eh ovaries are generating scads of estrogen.  And tumors without er do not respond to estrogen maneuvers.  It also may be useful as a preventive in older women with in situ cancers, but tamoxifen is standard.

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Ct scan shows small calcific densities measuring 3.5mm in the right lobe of thyroid gland. any suggestions on what this could be please? i had breast cancer in 08 but no mestateses and n full remission w br ca. tysvm! i love you guys.

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Mammogram with punctate pleomorphic calcifications. is that breast cancer?

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I have been diagnosed with calcifications in the uterus i had breast cancer 3 years ago should. be worried ?

A member asked:

Could clusters of microcalcifications mean you have breast cancer?

A member asked:

Wanted to know if clusters of microcalcifications mean you have breast cancer?

A member asked:

Is breast cancer risk increased with suspicious bilateral microcalcification clusters and large thickened nodule w/neg. us? how much?

A member asked:

Hello doctor, i'm 21 years old and i'm overweight. i have a small black cluster on my breast. painless. several years old. is a sign of breast cancer?

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44 no fam hx breast cancer. mammo shows small cluster microcalcifications. i do have fibroglandular density with birad 2. don't smoke,high caffeine ?

A member asked:

No family history of breast cancer. 44 years old. mammo shows small cluster of microcalcification in mlo view only of upper right breast. i do consume very high levels of caffeine. do not smoke. healthy diet and exercise. first abnormal mammo. i do ha

A member asked:

Hows an aromatase inhibitor used for breast cancer?

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