Mammogram Recall

Just thought I would update you how I got on today, was there nearly all morning as it was busy. Had various mammograms and ultra scan, then she said it was a cyst and drained it, went for another mammogram and they said they wanted to do a needle biopsy just to check. So had that done and nearly passed out at the end, but think it was because it was lunchtime and hot , they had me on a bed fanning me, I was ok after 5 mins and the lovely nurse made me a cup of tea and biscuits, cant fault the staff they were lovely and calmed me down. Got another apt on 1st Nov to get results of biopsy, so still not entirely sure if its ok or not. I feel worn out now and bruised and shattered as walked a lot to and from hospital

Thank the Lord for mammograms!

Great attitude DoraMarr!
PinkSweetPea - I was recalled once because they said I moved. The next time, I, like DoraMarr was diagnosed with very early stage DCIS. Had the lumpectomy and the radiation, and am now on Tamoxifen. Parts of the treatment were not pleasant, but 6 months post surgery I can really say I'm doing well.
Good Luck to you PinkSweetPea. Most callbacks are just precautionary.

I had a recall too, then a biopsy which showed Ductal Cell Carcinoma. This was not great news, but not the worst either. DCISs are pre- cancerous cells contained within the ducts, so unlikely to spread. However, it’s best to get rid of them, so on Thursday next week I am having a short operation as a day patient. About a month after this I will have radiotherapy. The staff were all extremely helpful in explaining everything, and I have the phone number of the specialist nurses if I want to talk. I haven’t, because I feel quite positive about the whole thing. For a start, advances in technology mean that this has been spotted early- the calcified areas are smaller than pinheads. Treatments for all cancers are effective, and survival rates for the condition I have are extremely high.
Also, I have spent the last couple of weeks buying treats since I think I deserve it, and I am going to have housekeepers to do all my cleaning and ironing after the op.
You may not have the same as me, but if you do, it’s not the end of the world.

Thanks everyone for your reassurance, and replies.
Thanks for the link Marydoll have read through it and it has calmed me down a bit now.

Thanks for posting that link Marydoll. Did anyone ever hear back from OP as to what the outcome of her biopsies were?

I had a recall years ago and nothing was found. I can understand your panic, seems very natural to me but early diagnosis usually results in a good outcome. Best of luck

pinksweetpea here is the previous thread about mammograms. I too had a recall and I fully understand how you feel. Good luck on Friday.
www.gransnet.com/forums/health/1251793-Breast-screening-recall

Hello pinksweetpea. That must have been a shock for you indeed. What every woman dreads! All I can say to you is what my GP said to me. Don't panic until someone tells you to! It might be something inconsequential that they have to check out. On the other hand, if there is a diagnosis of BC (which I hope is not) it is better to have it dealt with asap. There are very effective treatments now and survival rates are very good. I know. I have survived for nearly 10 years after diagnosis. I think there are several of us on GN.

Please let us know how you get on on Friday. Plenty of support on here if you need it. Thinking of you and sending a virtual hug.

I had a recall, and had to go to the RVI in Newcastle. I had another mammogram, from all different angles. They were really kind as I was waiting. They showed me the photo and pointed out the anomaly which they were sure was a cyst. I was shown into another room where the cyst was drained. I had to have more mammograms taken to be sure that was all it was. I was given the all clear and discharged. It took about three hours with waiting time.
There are lots of reasons for a recall, so don't worry too much.

I’m sure you will be absolutely fine PinkSP. We had quite a long thread on this not long ago and there were lots of very positive messages.
If you go onto forums and search for mammograms you will find them and am sure you will be reassured.
Good luck.