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Mammogram referral

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kittylester Sat 17-Oct-15 06:56:56

Our eldest daughter (age 40) went to her gp with a breast lump. It was a locum doctor who told her that it was 'significant' and referred her for a mammogram. She is having a complete panic so I wondered if anyone could shed any light on what is likely to happen. She has been told the appointment will last two hours.

The NHS came up trumps again as she was seen by her gp on Friday and her appointment is on Wednesday.

Thanks gransnetters.

Tegan Tue 20-Oct-15 10:41:44

Positive thoughts and lots of good karma winging it's way to you and yours kitty.

Nelliemoser Tue 20-Oct-15 11:26:18

Oh Kitty something else for you to worry about. I have no experience either, but sending supportive (((hugs))).

annsixty Wed 21-Oct-15 09:22:57

Thinking of you all today kitty and an update on the friend about whom I posted recently.She went to hospital last Thursday for 7a.m. and WAS OUT in the middle of the afternoon with just a large plaster under her nipple!! when I had BC 15 years ago I was in hospital a week, I had drains fitted,one of was removed after 3 days and one the day I came home and stiches in for 10 days which the District nurse came to the house to remove.How things change. My friend gets the results from hystology next Tuesday.

Ceesnan Wed 21-Oct-15 09:29:28

Fingers firmly crossed for your DD today. Hope you get good news flowers

whitewave Wed 21-Oct-15 09:31:15

Posted on other thread but best wishes to your DD kitty.

Velogranny Wed 21-Oct-15 09:44:09

I'm new here and haven't formally introduced myself yet, but had to post my best wishes to your DD.

I recently had to go to the local breast unit, with a dimple in one breast. It was an un-nerving time, hubby was quietly frantic with worry but the unit were superb. In two hours I had mammogram, ultrasound and biopsy. The staff were cheery and kind and the consultant was attentive. I came out with a dressing on my breast and the warning I would probably get some painful bruising over the next few days (I didn't have any at all in the end) and I had to wait two weeks for the result, which was negative. If it had been something 'nasty' they would have called me in sooner, but I was one of the lucky ones. Yes there was a small mass there, but it was nothing to worry about and it was probably age-related. I return in 6 months for a check up.

So I really hope it goes well for your DD, try not to worry too much both of you, though it's easier said.

Lona Wed 21-Oct-15 09:46:29

Positive vibes for your dd kitty xx

Katek Wed 21-Oct-15 10:01:35

Thinking of you and your daughter today Kitty.

LullyDully Wed 21-Oct-15 12:03:05

Just checking the post to see if there is news. Take care.