Mammogram

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In 2-2000 I had a mammogram and was called back for a second view a cone view to look at some microcalcifications. These were determined I was told to be probably beigne and to follow up in a year. I was still uneasy after researching them and requested another cone 6 months later at the same clinic but read by different radiologist Same results told to resume regular schedule of mammogram 6 months later to get back on schedule. Was stable. I am due to have another one in 2-2002. Recently I applied for health policy due to job change and was told they would have to rider that breast due to the microcalcifications. What is the risk of cancer with these if they have remained stable for the last two years. and to what degree do they increase my chances down the road.

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The likiehood that the calcifications stable over a two year period represent malignancy is small, quite small. Stability is a very important sign of benignancy, but there are other signs that have to be considered such as the number and appearance of the calcifications, family history etc.
[quote] In 2-2000 I had a mammogram and was called back for a second view a cone view to look at some microcalcifications. These were determined I was told to be probably beigne and to follow up in a year... [/quote]

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I have no family history of breast cancer in fact the only cancer in my family in the last two generations was lung cancer in my mom who smoked for 40 yrs and unterine cancer in my paternal grandmother who was a dibetic. When I had the mamograms the radiologist made his determination based on appearance no biopsy. I guess my question is I am trying to fight with this insurance company and am looking for some idea of how long these should come back with this diagnois before they are considered not to be a threat to increased chances of cancer.
[quote] The likiehood that the calcifications stable over a two year period represent malignancy is small, quite small. Stability is a very important sign of benignancy, but there are other signs that have to be considered such as the number and appearance of the calcifications, family history etc... [/quote]

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Most radiologists like to see calcifications remain stable over one year and a half to two years.
[quote] I have no family history of breast cancer in fact the only cancer in my family in the last two generations was lung cancer in my mom who smoked for 40 yrs and unterine cancer in my paternal grandmother who was a dibetic. When I had the mamograms the radiologist made his determination based on appearance no biopsy... [/quote]