Calcifications in both breasts

I can't say I am happy to be posting here but wanted to introduce myself.  My name is Molly and I am a nervous wreck at the moment.  Here is my story.  I am 46 yrs.  had a baby two years ago after using three years worth of fertility drugs to help.  Never really used birth control pills. Have three children from a previous marriage. Nursed all four for over a year.  Had my first child at 21.  I didn't have a mamo since 2002 because of pregnancy and breastfeeding.  I just had my yearly mamo and got called back because both breasts had lots of what they classified as benign looking calcifications and they wanted a magnified view. These weren't there in 2002. I went in for the magnified view and they recommended a biopsy.  She said the right breast in the upper right quadrant has more of a clustered appearance than the left but they want to take biopsies from both sides.  She said given my history it could be just the build up and break down of tissue but she couldn't be sure.  I am so scared of cancer.  It doesn't run in my family and I don't have many of the risks.  I am relatively thin,  eat pretty well, exercize etc.  The one bad habit I do have on occasion is alcohol but I don't drink every day.  I don't smoke either and never have.  What do you all think? 

I realize most of you here have probably been through hell and back so I feel a little embarrased to be whining.  It is just that I have a two year old and as an older parent this was my biggest fear, not seeing him grow up.  Any reassurance would be greatly appreciated.  Love, Molly

My biopsies are on Sept. 1 at 1:00.  You are right.  When the dr. was talking to me yesterday, I didn't even remember what she was saying.  I didn't even want to look at the films because it scared me.  What are the chances of this being benign?  Do you hear of that happening very often or is it most always precancerous?  What happens next if it is cancer?  Thanks for your help.

Keep a tablet close and write down any and all questions that you think of. No matter how small or silly the question seems. Then take them w/ you to your appointment and get your dr to answer them. As Jo-Ann said, it is always good to take a friend or family member w/ you as well as a tape recorder. As you discovered, you don't remember very much of what was told to you. You can also call and ask for an appt w/ your dr before 9-1 and get your questions answered.

Try and keep busy. Watch good, funny shows/movies that will make you laugh. Laughter is a great stress reliever.

Hang in there. Sept 1 will be here before you know it.

Hugs...Deb