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Had a stereotactic biopsy on micro calcifications that proved negative for cancer. told have to do mammo every 6 mo to evaluate calcifications. why ?
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Biopsy not 100%: A stereotactic biopsy is not a perfect procedure. It would be possible to miss an area of cancer. By repeating the mammogram, your doc will make sure the califications are stable. If there are many new calcifications, you might need further evaluation.
Answered 9/29/2017
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It is common: to do a 6 month follow up to assess for any changes following a biopsy, but it would be very unusual for anyone to recommend indefinite 6 month follow ups. Perhaps you misunderstood? Talk to your doc.
Answered 11/27/2017
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