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Q: I need help! I had a mammogram done a few months ago due to having nipple discharge. I was told I have multiple calcifications. I had 21 samples taken during a biopsy that showed I didn't have cancer.
Well, as far as they testing they did shows, you don't have cancer; which means you need to pursue other possible diagnoses. I'd suggest seeing a breast specialist, a doctor who deals in all issues concerning the breast. S/he would know which other tests would be useful in pinning down the cause of these symptoms. For instance, you might need a ductogram, a type of nipple test, to determine the cause of the discharge. Or you might have an unusual infection. So, go back to your primary doctor and ask for a referral to a breast specialist, OK? Good luck - I hope you get to the bottom of this soon. PJH
I agree with PJ that you should investigate further. Did your doctor mention the possibility of an intraductal papilloma? This is a benign type of growth in the milk ducts that can cause discharge. Since you have been thoroughly biopsied for cancer, probably the cause of the discharge is not dangerous, but you will feel better when you have an explanation for your symptoms.
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