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Terrified of Mammogram

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gillybob Sat 18-Aug-18 11:29:19

Just as the title says really . I have an appointment for a mammogram on Monday morning . I’ve already cancelled 2 appointments, one because I genuinely couldn’t make it and the other because I was frightened to go.

I’ve had 2 previously and they were both absolute agony . The second one was so painful I couldn’t stop myself from crying and had to beg the radiographer to stop .

My mum had bone cancer ( among many other things bless her ) that spread from undiagnosed breast cancer so I know I should be thoroughly ashamed .

Has anyone got any advice they could share please ? I’m so frightened and worried about it .

MissAdventure Mon 20-Aug-18 15:44:46

Glad it went well, gilly.
Well done for facing your fears. smile

DanniRae Mon 20-Aug-18 15:53:19

Happy for you Gilly that it's all over and not as bad as you feared. wine for later to celebrate!

gillybob Mon 20-Aug-18 16:20:29

Oh Annie My fear of having a mammogram was based on a previous (probably grossly exaggerated in my head ) bad experience . I turned it into something massive, which it shouldn’t have been .

Suffering as you do is not the same . You have had some tragic events to deal with, enough to break anyone . I just feel sorry that you are unable to get out and no longer have your family around you for support . I do hope you can eventually take “baby steps” with your scooter, then who knows are your confidence grows...... smile

gillybob Mon 20-Aug-18 16:23:16

I’m in childminding duties tonight so no wine I’m afraid . I’ll have an extra glass on Friday though . wink

Anniebach Mon 20-Aug-18 16:34:34

Gilly, my point is a persons fear is torturous for them so you must not say you were silly, who says ‘ goody I hope it hurts as much as last time ?

Perhaps I should think about that one ?

gillybob Mon 20-Aug-18 16:39:17

Your crackers Annie grin

( in the nicest possible way ) x

toscalily Mon 20-Aug-18 16:39:19

So pleased to hear you went Gilly. We all have different fears or concerns and at times feel overwhelmed by them so a pat on the back for facing up to them.