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Mammogram call back

(33 Posts)
shysal Thu 29-Aug-13 10:57:23

I was called back when my last mammogram showed some spots of calcification. After a very thorough ultrasound scan it was diagnosed as duct ectasia, a benign condition. I was put back onto routine breast screening, which is due again next week, which I am a bit apprehensive about. If I am called back this time, I shall still worry!
Good luck, let us know how you get on.

janthea Thu 29-Aug-13 10:44:58

Good luck. I had that. Unfortunately mine turned out to be cancer but very small and caught early. That was 12 years ago. So even if the worst happens at least you know something will be done quickly.

gracesmum Wed 28-Aug-13 23:31:09

Good luck - my call back turned out to be a cyst but like you I was terrified. Rememv]ber this is why you have the gram in the first place. I think the fear is the worst part Looking forward to hearing good news from you however flowers

hummingbird Wed 28-Aug-13 23:10:48

Try not to worry too much, Susie. False positives are one of the biggest problems of any screening programme, and hopefully, all will be well. flowers

merlotgran Wed 28-Aug-13 23:02:45

Good luck, susieb My 44 yr old daughter has just had a mammogram and ultrasound because of some strange puckering on her left breast. They couldn't find anything wrong and have put it down to weight loss because she has been dieting for a few months.

Try not to worry too much (easier said than done though)

susieb755 Wed 28-Aug-13 22:56:43

Thank you - I told work if it was good news I'd be in late - if not I'd be in the pub with a gin...

Sel Wed 28-Aug-13 22:48:05

Yes I have susieb755 and was terrified. My doctor was very reassuring quoting statistics, I seem to remember he said 9 out of 10 were false alarms, just something that wasn't quite clear from the mammogram and that did prove to be the case for me.

I hope all goes well tomorrow, it is worrying for you but definitely best that they eliminate any uncertainties. Good luck.

susieb755 Wed 28-Aug-13 22:42:29

I had my mammogram last week, and received a letter calling me back for second screening tomorrow, including an ultrasound and breasy exam.

I am obviously concerned - has anyone else had this?