Can someone explain breast cancer/mammograms to me?

[Compass]

Well, my mom went in for a mammogram last Thursday, and got called back for today. She tells me that there's (I'm assuming calcium deposit) a small speck about a 7mm in size and that she needs to do a biopsy. As neither of us know much about breast cancer, is this large/possibly dangerous? Or is it in a very early stage?

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[grapeflavorsoda]

Well, my mom went in for a mammogram last Thursday, and got called back for today. She tells me that there's (I'm assuming calcium deposit) a small speck about a 7mm in size and that she needs to do a biopsy. As neither of us know much about breast cancer, is this large/possibly dangerous? Or is it in a very early stage?

go to allopathic forum.

 

[Haemulon]

Medical advice and opinions are not offered on SDN. My guess is that this thread will be closed very soon. Do a google search for your info. Better yet, talk to your doctor.

 

[Dr.TobiasFünke]

Medical advice and opinions are not offered on SDN. My guess is that this thread will be closed very soon. Do a google search for your info. Better yet, talk to your doctor.

second that... best of luck to you, I hope it turns out well

 

[Compass]

Okie, mods, lockie this.

 

[Haemulon]

Is this thread actually still here?

 

[MollyMalone]

Well, my mom went in for a mammogram last Thursday, and got called back for today. She tells me that there's (I'm assuming calcium deposit) a small speck about a 7mm in size and that she needs to do a biopsy. As neither of us know much about breast cancer, is this large/possibly dangerous? Or is it in a very early stage?

As the posters above have noted, SDN is not a place for medical advice. Ask your doctor for more information.