Is breast calcification an early sign of breast cancer?

Breast calcification may be a manifestation of other breast diseases or an early symptom of breast cancer.

1. Other breast diseases: Breast calcification refers to the deposition of calcium salts in breast tissue, which produces tiny calcification foci, which are usually found during breast X-ray or breast ultrasound examinations. Breast calcification foci may be caused by breast cystic hyperplasia, mastitis, breast duct dilatation, breast fibroids, etc. Most breast calcification foci are benign and will not develop into cancer.

2. Breast cancer: If there are abnormal or suspicious features in the examination of breast calcification foci, further examination and evaluation are required. The diagnosis can be confirmed by completing tests such as serum carcinoembryonic antigen, serum cancer antigen 15-3 and pathological tissue biopsy. If the result is benign, regular check-ups are recommended. If breast cancer is confirmed, radical surgery can be performed in combination with comprehensive treatment methods such as radiotherapy and chemotherapy to achieve better treatment results, with a 5-year survival rate of more than 80%.

Patients with breast calcification do not need to worry too much and should pay attention to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. If any discomfort occurs, they can seek medical treatment in time.