I've been diagnosed with calcification in my breasts and was told I might need surgery. I'm really nervous about it and wondering if there are other treatment options I could explore before going under the knife. Is surgery the only way, or are there alternatives I should consider?

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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Most causes of breast calcification are benign (not cancerous) and don't require treatment. The radiologist who reviews your X-rays for future mammograms can compare new images to previous ones and see if the calcifications have changed.

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