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Recalled for a further appointment after a routine mammogram

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sassenach512 Wed 29-Apr-26 22:29:06

I had a routine mammogram appointment last week and this morning I got a letter asking me to return for further tests next week.
The letter says I shouldn't automatically assume there's anything to worry about but I can't help wondering what has shown up on the mammogram and am now anxious about it.
Has anyone had this happen to them?

grannybuy Sat 02-May-26 22:43:28

I had that, and had a breast biopsy as a result. It turned out to be nothing serious, but I was told to request a mammogram in three years, which I did, and my appointment is next week.

sazz1 Sun 03-May-26 00:33:22

A person I was at college with had been recalled on 6 occasions. Every single time it was a lump which turned out to be a harmless cyst.

BendyNan Sun 03-May-26 06:56:59

There's a saying "Don't waste today worrying about tomorrow". I try and remember this when something comes along to bother my brain! I hope all is well for you.

Jacky1947 Sun 03-May-26 14:31:02

It's happened to me twice and both times they were normal. Sometimes the scan can show something that maybe doesn't look quite right so they have to he absolutely sure which is a good thing because if it did turn out to cancer it would have been caught early. I know it's hard but try not to worry as it's much more likely to be nothing.

ClicketyClick Sun 03-May-26 14:48:30

I've had a biopsy taken when recalled and results given about an hour which was great as I'd been expecting a further period of worrying waiting for those results. Fingers crossed yours shows up nothing on the next scan and I'll be thinking of you. Please let us know how you get on.

Luckygirl3 Sun 03-May-26 14:51:50

I hope you will have some clarity soon. The waiting is the worst.

sassenach512 Sun 03-May-26 18:29:37

Thankyou Clickety it's very kind of you to think of me. I go back on Tuesday so not long now
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Yes Lucky girl the waiting is definitely the worst bit, I just want to get in and get it done

bikergran Mon 04-May-26 10:30:44

Yes same circumstances. Had usual Mammogram 2025 got swift letter back with recall.

Had further tests a lump deep down was found.
Had lumpectomy, radiotherapy all went well.

Consultant said I would not have felt the lump.

So thank goodness for routine Mammogram.

Good luck at least they don't keep you hanging around long.

sassenach512 Mon 04-May-26 17:06:56

Yes I've never ignored mammograms or any other routine tests bikergran I'm grateful for them, it's just a few minutes of discomfort but it can save your life.
Glad all went well for you x

ClicketyClick Tue 05-May-26 06:17:01

Good luck for today Sassenach.

Luckygirl3 Tue 05-May-26 08:14:31

Deep breath ... you can do this. I hope that you get some reassuring news today.

sassenach512 Tue 05-May-26 08:27:36

Thankyou ladies thanks
I'm sitting in Reception, knees quaking a bit but feeling positive x

lixy Tue 05-May-26 08:41:02

It’s chilly sitting around in those silly gowns!
Thinking of you.

sassenach512 Tue 05-May-26 11:18:59

BIG sigh of relief!
I'm home again having a nice cup of tea and a sticky bun grin
They found a cyst which was drained and no further action to take. Apparently it had been there for a while but I never felt a thing.
I floated out the door!
Thankyou all for your support and good wishes it was really appreciated. smile

Hope all goes well for you too this week grannybuy x

AGAA4 Tue 05-May-26 11:25:04

Huge relief for you! So glad all was well.

Luckygirl3 Tue 05-May-26 11:45:39

sassenach512 - may you continue to float!

dragonfly46 Tue 05-May-26 11:50:31

Great news sassenach.

Grandmabatty Tue 05-May-26 12:33:22

Great beast

Grandmabatty Tue 05-May-26 12:34:15

Great news that should say!

Doodledog Tue 05-May-26 12:36:14

All’s well that ends well! Great news, sassenach

MissAdventure Tue 05-May-26 12:39:04

Excellent! smile
So glad you're ok

ClicketyClick Tue 05-May-26 14:27:22

Really great news and so pleased for you ! flowers

Calendargirl Tue 05-May-26 18:39:16

So pleased to hear your good news.

I know what a relief it is.

Grammaretto Wed 06-May-26 09:49:53

Such a relief for you. Sasannach 😊

Ladyleftfieldlover Wed 06-May-26 09:53:33

Excellent news!🌹