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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?

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

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

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

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

I am so very happy for you. 🌹

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.

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...

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

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.

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 💖

vintage1950 Mon 18-Nov-24 18:20:50

Very good news! What a relief.

escaped Mon 18-Nov-24 18:15:11

Doodledog

Very good news, mumofmadboys and Lucyloo.

I hope your radiotherapy goes well, shysal flowers

Oops I don't think mumofmadboys had a scare.

Doodledog Mon 18-Nov-24 18:10:27

Very good news, mumofmadboys and Lucyloo.

I hope your radiotherapy goes well, shysal flowers

supergirlsnan Mon 18-Nov-24 18:06:54

Really good news. so happy for you. Disagree with escaped. Have a LARGE glass of something nice.

shysal Mon 18-Nov-24 18:04:18

Pleased you had a happy outcome, Mumoftwinboys

Lucyloo, I am so glad you have posted, I have been wondering how you were getting on. I am in the same position, except that the excised lump unexpectedly showed grade 3, but completely removed and lymph nodes clear. I am due RT soon, one 5-day week followed by another boosted week.

Marydoll Mon 18-Nov-24 18:02:06

I am so relieved for you. 💐

Calendargirl Mon 18-Nov-24 17:50:34

So pleased to see your good news, what a relief.

And Lucyloo, glad things went well for you.

👍🏻

Mumoftwinboys Mon 18-Nov-24 16:51:38

Thank you all so much for your support I really really appreciate it xx

Mumoftwinboys Mon 18-Nov-24 16:50:04

Lucyloo12 , I am so glad everything has worked out okay and I'm sure it must have been a awful shock when you were diagnosed but thank goodness they caught it early . I wish you all the best in your journey . ❤️

Grandmadinosaur thank you so much xx

escaped Mon 18-Nov-24 16:37:25

That's great news, Mumoftwinboys. I'm not surprised you dropped the phone or whatever to the doctor! Enjoy a small glass of something to celebrate.
I had been thinking of you. Coincidentally I had my results today in the post, the same as lemsip, no sign of cancer. I was surprised, but happy, as usually I am recalled for more films and an ultrasound. We can all be thankful for the breast screening programme.

PinkSweetPea Mon 18-Nov-24 16:36:38

That's great news you must be so relieved, I know I was when I got my phone call. xx

Oldbat1 Mon 18-Nov-24 16:35:40

And breathe! What a relief. I went through similar. I have a breast “mouse” seemingly which is benign.

Lucyloo12 Mon 18-Nov-24 16:28:17

Just read your message.... so pleased you are OK. I hope others in the same situation find some help in all the advice given.

Lucyloo12 Mon 18-Nov-24 16:25:56

I had a routine mammogram in September... another mammogram 3 weeks later with biopsy which came back as cancer. 2 weeks later I had a wide excision of the cancer as a lumpectomy, this conserves the breast, and 4 lymph nodes removed. They know which nodes to remove using a magtrace... its an amazing way of telling which nodes the cancer will head for... if caught in time having the nodes removed will stop the cancer going elsewhere. Today I went to my follow up.... all the cancer has been removed, lymph nodes were clear. I am so pleased to say that without that mammogram I would not have known I had cancer as the cancer was not palpable. The mammogram caught the cancer really early. I know you will worry all the way through but, even if there is a worse outcome, you have a great chance of everything turning out well because of early detection. I now am going for 5 days of radiotherapy and then hormone treatment with annual mammograms. My way of coping was to go to sleep or keep really busy. Good luck, i will be thinking of you.... try to rest. X

Grandmadinosaur Mon 18-Nov-24 16:25:45

So pleased it was good news. I know the relief you will be feeling I’ve been through that myself.

Mumoftwinboys Mon 18-Nov-24 16:21:43

Hi ladies, I had a phone call a wee while ago . It's good news it was completely healthy breast tissue. I do have some cysts but the bit they biopsied was totally normal tissue.

I am relieved beyond words. When the Doctor called I near had a heart attack and I must have sounded like a complete looney on the phone. I was over breathing and sobbing with releif then cut her off by mistake. I had to take a valium to calm me down after.

I just want to say thank you so so much for taking the time to respond to my post and your kind words. It's very much appreciated. Xxxx

Mumoftwinboys Fri 15-Nov-24 08:15:29

Thanks Marydoll I'm glad it turned out just to be cysts . The waiting is hell xx