- Female
- 40 Years
- 14/08/2025
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?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
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.
Dr. Kamran Suggests...
Consult a Oncologist
Answered 14/08/2025
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I'm really worried because my wife has been getting this pain in her breast, more often on the left side. What kind of specialist should we see about this?
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