Breast screening recall

Yes a recall is nerve wracking and in many cases proves to be ok. However, sorry to be the bearer of bad news but mine wasn't and I am eternally grateful that my tumour was spotted.

All the best, Pam, for a smooth recovery. Get plenty of rest as the radiation can make you tired.

Thank you all once again for your good wishes and for telling me about your experiences - good and not so good. I will definitely be attending the appointment and will try to keep an open mind. Unfortunately it has come at the wrong time for us as DH is going to Canada on September 17th to visit his sister and brother-in-law who are both very ill. What will be will be.

Years ago, a colleague had a recall and it turned out that there were early signs of cancer. She had all the required treatment and eventually returned to work. Over 15 years later she's enjoing retirement, being busy and happy.

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I was also recalled after my second routine mammogram. Turned out to be cancer but caught early, I had absolutely no idea. Had surgery two weeks ago today - lumpectomy, sentinel nodes removed for checking and therapeutic reduction as advised will give better results with radiotherapy treatment. I am also waiting to see consultant on Monday for results.
A friend of mine was also called back shortly after me and she is fine. Remember those who have something wrong when called back are in the minority.

I had a recall too although no outward signs, cancerous lump removed, radiation therapy for three weeks and then hormone therapy for 7 years, but no chemo and the operation was in 2010. I don't have to have annual check-ups now so am clear as they know.

The advice I got when I was diagnosed was go on any trial offered, and I went on the low radiation trial, which radiated a smaller area. It meant I saw the consultant every year so they could monitor it. The hormone treatment affects bone density so I had to take a medication to replace this and that means visits to the dentist are a problem if extractions are needed, but really there are a wide variations of cancers and how they affect people and I felt I was lucky and the dreaded C is something that can be dealt with.

All the best, Durrstone and I hope things go well.

I was also recalled after having a Mammogram nearly 4yrs ago now. Mine did indeed turn out to be Breast Cancer. I had a lumpectomy and the lump was so small they had to put a needle in for the Surgeon to find it. This was then followed by 4weeks of Radiotherapy which caused me no problems whatsoever. I am now 3.5yrs into remission and all seems fine. Whatever you do, try not to worry and please everyone else don’t miss your mammograms, they are a life saver not all cancers show up by self examination . Good luck, sending you

Jayne43 you are bound to anxious has others have said could be anything . I found lumps in my breast which did turn ou to be breast cancer there was nothing to be seen on my mammogram which had been done a few months previous ,most lumps found on mammograms are cysts etc hope you get result we all hope for but if not it is good to have been found early and treatment can begin there are quite a few of us on gransnet who have had breast cancer and have come out of the other side good luck for Monday ?

Of course you are anxious and telling you not to be would be useless. I do hope all goes well for you and that it is a good outcome, but if not, be confident that you will be in good hands.

I also had a recall a few years ago and like others feared the worst. However it was nothing. But a friends was recalled and was told it was cancerous but she had a lumpectomy and some treatment (dont know the details ) and is now fine. This was years ago -over 10. So even if it is bad news it is not the end of the world.

Many years ago I had a recall and all proved to be well.
But last December I had a recall again. This time they took a biopsy and on Jan 2nd I was told I had breast cancer. There had been NO outward signs - no puckering or dimples, no lumps etc, so to say I was shocked was putting it mildly. After several more tests, I was told I would need a mastectomy (which due to family circumstances only happened 2 weeks ago).
I am not saying this to scare you, but PLEASE attend the follow up - it has saved my life.

I had a recall last year after a mammogram Itshould of been called immediately not waited the three weeks.i feared the worst the nurse sat me down and was immediately in tears. They told me something had shown up and needed to be investigated. Two hours later and a senior doctor looking at it.it was where the girl had pushed hard against the plate and had caused a line of bruising( I am big busted) all well but yes very worrying I agree with ladies above daunting. My friend also got recalled small benign cyst.

I had a recall last year because of calcium deposits; uncomfortable but all was well in the end. The peoplr at the clinic where I went were absolutely lovely, obviously all chosen for their empathy. Don't worry too much, the chances are still strongly in favour of it being nothing.

Lots here are saying the NHS website is reassuring. Really? My info said only 4 in 100 are recalled, and of those, 3 out of 4 would be for benign reasons. The odds at this point are scary. Obviously this is bound to worry us and yes, I also underwent a recall recently going through several further procedures including aspiration and biopsy. I even began to make plans for....well you know what. The facts are that many recalls go no further but please let's not forget that some are not so lucky, but we have to deal with the hand that is dealt to us and that means gritting our teeth and crossing our fingers and touching wood.....I hope all goes well Jane43.

I was recalled a couple of years ago, Doctor said the anomaly was a lymph node.
Lots of anxious ladies in the waiting room, all given the all clear.

I have been called back twice before. One time it was the day after by telephone. When I inquired as to why I was told that the image was not clear enough. I do believe it is quite common for this to happen.
Try not to worry

I was recalled a few years ago but, as with most of you,it turned out to be nothing to worry about.
Good luck to you both on Monday, I hope you get the best news possible.

I’ve had a recall letter too. The NHS website gives some reassuring advice. I was worried because the appointment is so soon, but that is normal procedure. I’m trying not to think about it.

Chances are it’s nothing execept a cyst or a misreading. If it is more serious then better it’s caught early and sorted.

Let us know how it goes x

I was recalled July this year after my 2nd mammogram and unfortunately for me mine is breast cancer, I had no lump and even the doctor I saw couldn’t feel a lump. 3 weeks ago I had a lumpectomy and sentinel nodes removal, this Monday I get my results. I already know I will have to have chemo and radiotherapy, due to me testing HER2 positive. I am lucky as the consultant said it was found early, which is why it’s so important to go these screenings, I have friends that don’t go, but they are now. Good luck Jane43 x

I was recalled and it turned out to be harmless calcium deposit. They thought it was as a result of when I suffered a heavy fall. A friend's daughter was recalled for exactly the same thing.

Thank you all for your support. It means a lot to me.

I was recalled and had an ultrasound. The doctor showed me the dark spots that had caused concern and explained that they were scar tissue from having previously had cysts drained. I was told to explain this at subsequent routine screenings and the radiographer made a note on my record. Haven't been recalled since.

I have also had a recall and it turned out to be "thickened tissue" which has been mentioned by sodapop.

I hope everything goes well for you.