Mammogram recall

Had my usual mammogram end of Jan, was convinced something in my left breast(had a lot of pain for a while been docs had x rays etc but said it radiated maybe from my neck).

Went on the Monday to usual Mammogram letter came on Thursday for recall.

Strange thing is I'm sure the letters used to be pink, this was green.

After reading the letter and statistics I must say I thought Oh I'm fine, the letter filled me with confidence that most people do NOT have breast cancer and yes it was in bold print.

4 weeks later here I am recovering from surgery a lumpectomy and some lymph nodes removed.

Mammogram picked up something, small 11mm .
The consultant said I would not have felt it, it was quite deep in the breast. What shocked me! it wasn't the left breast it was the right! apparently they don't associate breast pain with cancer.

The words of the Consultant " The Mammogram has done it's job"

That would have been probably my last mammogram officially(although I would have requested further) but no I will be monitored every 12 mnths.

Three four weeks time I will know if they have got all the cancer and then onto radiotherapy.

App a Third of women do not go for their Mammogram screening.

Others in the room at same time is myself did not have cancer they had cysts or something that did not need to be looked at.

So good luck anyone that's off for theirs.

Thx for letting us know your results.

Wishing you well for the future.

Thank you everyone for your good wishes they are much appreciated ❤️

All the very best Lemonnutmeg. I had the same diagnosis 9 years ago after a routine mammogram and then a recall. It’s terrifying but like you, mine was caught early and after Lumpectomy, a couple of lymph nodes removed for checking and then three weeks radiotherapy all was good. I still get nervous awaiting the results of my yearly mammograms but life is good and I am sure my life was saved by the mammogram and early detection. I wish you all the very best with your treatment.

Best wishes to you Lemonnutmeg
I just want to say that now, with early diagnosis and modern up to date treatment, is a much better time to be diagnosed.
I hope all goes well with your treatment.

Thanks for letting us know Lemonnutmeg - good luck with the treatment

Hello everyone, thank you for your kind messages.
I had my results on Friday 7 th
I have a tiny low grade cancer picked up by the mammogram.
Very treatable, not ideal but thanks to a three yearly requested mammogram I've been spared for worse.
Please everyone do consider keeping up your mammo check ups.

Please keep us informed, Lemonnutmeg.

Lemonnutmeg just found your thread as was about to post a similar question. have just received a recall to go on tuesday so its good to read other peoples experiences, so feel a little happier now. hope your results are ok.

Thank you for replying and letting me know how you coped

No but I can understand how anxious you feel. In this sort of situation I find keeping as busy as possible. I took up a new hobby whilst waiting for my test results. I researched it and threw myself into it until the results came through. I think the only thing you can do is find a strategy which works for you. 💐

Anyone waiting for biopsy results.
My anxiety is frightening

Hello everyone. I had several mammograms, ultra scan and biopsies taken. So now the wait and anxiety.
Anyone else waiting for their results?

I know how you are feeling. I had a recall, yes, I did have cancer, a DCIS. The doctor told me that without the mammogram I would have not felt a lump for another three years by which time it would have spread. As it was I was able to have a lumpectomy, radiotherapy and chemo in tablet form for five years. That was over fifteen years ago. Yes, it's scary when you get that recall but that mammogram might just be the thing that saves your life.

Yes and I felt just like you. When I got to the clinic someone looked at my mammogram and rather than say no it’s nothing (as they often do) I had to have a biopsy. I was so convinced I had cancer my mind was whirring with what I was going to do about my adult son with autism! It all came back fine, they usually do.

My friend at college years ago had a lump in her breast. It turned out to be a cyst. She told me it was the 5th time she'd had one. Not every lump they find is cancer. Hope all goes well for you OP.

I had a recall last year, turned out to be cancerous lump, requiring lumpectomy. All dealt with quickly, decided against radiology, but the follow on hormone therapy I am struggling with. I consider myself lucky the lump was found and dealt with, as I wasn't aware of symptoms. Good luck with your outcome.

I had a form of breast cancer called a lobular carcinoma it was jelly like in consistency and very hard to detect because there was nothing to see of feel I had two ops and lymph nodes removed chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
I have just had my 2nd all clear mammogram. Like everyone has said try not to worry and good luck for Wednesday.

Thank you 😊

Good luck for Wednesday.
Just be glad , if anything is found how much better your chances are.
I had a recall and a small cancer was found, I had radiotherapy and tablets for several years. I feel very lucky it was found so early, this was 20YEARS ago .
Best wishes Minho

I had a recall whilst on holiday so I thought it must be serious and worried away until we got home. Turned out the machine was faulty so it was all for nothing. Wished they’d have had the nous to tell me. Here they only do them up to age 74 unless you have had an issue.

Have twice had recall, then biopsies, but all well both times.

I hope your appointment on Wednesday goes well Lemonnutmeg.
I often get a recall - broken blood vessel, duct ectasia - there are so many reasons. 🤞 for you.

I also had a recall many years ago and it was fine. I understand your worry and I hope you are reassured very soon.

I've had recalls. All no problem.

Apparently, sometimes it's difficult to flatten all the tissue correctly. It surely felt flattened - but there were "folds" in the picture.