I had my first mammogram a few weeks ago?

Calcifications are VERY common in women. Since this was your first mammogram, he is using that one as a baseline and wants another one taken in 6 months simply to see if there are any changes he needs to be focused on.in the future. NOTHING to worry about!

Hi 987

If your concerned about this I would try and get a second opinion. I'm assuming that apart from the Calcification they didn't detect anything else at all to cause any major concern but if you still feel abit worried maybe it would help to check out sites like Macmillan, Breast Cancer Research etc. My mother was recently diagnosed with Breast Cancer that was only really detected after two mammograms and her discovering a lump. Although she was suffering from discomfort in her armpit and several other signs these were ignored by her GP and she was repeatedly told it was a reaction to her deodrant. I don't mean to worry you just be vigilant and don't be afraid to demand more because thats what the doctors are there for.I've posted a link at the bottom for Macmillan on Calification they also have a free phone number to speak to someone.

http://www.macmillan.org.uk/Cancerinformation/Caus...

All the best :)

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