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Mammogram recall

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Mumoftwinboys Sat 09-Nov-24 09:12:36

Hi there ,I'm in a bit if a state . I had my first mammogram 2 weeks ago and received a letter on Wednesday to say results are unclear and need more tests. I called the breast screening centre and asked why I have to come back . She said that there is a area they want to look at . Well I'm in a absolute state . Can't eat can't sleep. My appointment is on Monday. I don't feel any lumps or anything . I'm just so scared . The lady did say it could be absolutely nothing and it's common to get called back especially with the first one . Just wondering if anyone else has had this happen?

NotSpaghetti Mon 18-Nov-24 18:30:17

I have just seen this thread and feel like I was back 20+ years when a terrible breast cancer scare happened to me. I had 5 children and the idea of them not having a mother was desperate. In my case it took six whole weeks of tests/scans etc as I had a very bad experience with one hospital and changed hospitals and consultant at the point of surgery. Your story is also a roller-coaster and I have wept for you reading it.
flowers

The emotional toll was devastating when this happened to me as I was determined not to tell the children until I had a definite plan I could be happy with....
My poor husband carried us all gently and lovingly for that six weeks whilst trying to be "normal" - and managing his own fears.
(😍 I am SO lucky to have him.)

Mine was not cancer after all. It was a blocked milk duct! I would have had unnecessary surgery if I hadn't been so determined to get a second opinion.
My doctor was no use when I was distressed.

The take-away for me is to try to cherish every day, to truly remember the good in the people who love us , and to tell them how and why we love them.

Now you have a good result - we are all delighted for you on Gransnet.
Try to relax and recover 💖

NotSpaghetti Mon 18-Nov-24 18:35:03

I just re-read my post and want to apologise for making it a bit "about me".

Obviously I was one of the "lucky" ones. I want to just say to all those of you still in treatment/recovery that I do hope your progress is steady and the end results positive.
I hope you are all in a stable place emotionally and have a "plan" that you can work with.

Thinking of you all.

Mumoftwinboys Mon 18-Nov-24 19:55:01

Ladies thank you so so much for your kind wishes ❤️.
And all the ladies out there who did not get good news I wish you all the love in the world . I hope your treatment is swift and you all recover back to full health . ❤️
Thank you again xxxx

keepingquiet Mon 18-Nov-24 21:14:39

Excellent news! Thank you for letting us know. I still think you should get help with the anxiety though...

Zeddy2 Tue 19-Nov-24 08:32:12

I was called back after my first mammogram, like you I was scared and very stressed. I had a biopsy and was told I had a lot of cysts. They recorded the location of the cysts which are still there.

Nonnato2 Tue 19-Nov-24 22:17:01

I am so very happy for you. 🌹

crazyH Wed 20-Nov-24 02:05:18

MOTB - unable to sleep tonight. Just saw your update. So pleased for you - enjoy life !

Blue54 Wed 20-Nov-24 14:00:49

MOTB so very pleased for you and you can let all that worry go now x

Thinking of the other Grans too .. Lucyloo12, Shysal, and many others going through their journey and hope you all recover well x