Another recall

Hi Zappa, I remember your username from before, sorry you find yourself back on the ‘waiting and worrying’ rollercoaster. Can’t tell you not to worry but just try to keep returning to the fact that most recalls turn out to be false alarms. I know that’s not much comfort as you’d much rather not be going at all. I’m tagging Grogg as I think she was recalled after one of her annual mammograms. All was well in the end. There have been others but I can’t remember their names. Sorry Grogg if I’m wrong. 

Somehow you will keep going till Wednesday when you’ll at least know if there’s actually any cause for alarm. Mammograms are a bit of a blunt tool (but am very thankful for them!), the ultrasound will be much more detailed. 

Sending love and a big virtual hug your way, HFxx 

Thanks very much HappyFeet1. I appreciate the reminder. It's what I'm trying to tell myself

I'm usually a 'don't worry until you know there's something to worry about' type of person. I'm finding it difficult to convince my head of that this time around.

Take care,

Diane x

Hello.  Sorry for delay as I'm away for a few days .  I was recalled year 3 & 6.  Year 3 on good breast.  They did ultra sound and biopsy immediately after reading results of mammogram.  Asked me if I'd knocked breast - I couldn't remember.  A week later biopsy came back fine but they wanted to repeat mammogram and ultrasound.  So another week later had these and whatever they had seen was gone so must have been bruise    Then year 6, first back on routine screening dreaded recall letter .  They wanted to review calcifications from y1 to date.  They did magnified imaging , said all stable so signed off again .  Good luck with your appointment xx

Thanks Grogg xx

Hi Zappa,

I have only recently joined the forum. I too have been called back after my first Mammogram for an appointment on the 13th, which is an X-RAY Breast Tomosynthesis and an Ultrasound. I had surgery to remove lumps and lymph nodes/reconstruction & radiotherapy. 

I am a very positive person, but like you at this moment, can’t help worrying. I think it’s the not knowing sometimes. Once you know, you then know what you are dealing with either way, as such. Thinking of you, sending positive vibes and wishing you the very best for next week.  X x 

if anyone has had an Ultrasound & XR Breast Tomosynthesis re a call back after Mammogram, it would be good to hear your experiences & thoughts. 
thank you, 

Debby. 

Hi Diane, 

Was your ultrasound yesterday? I’m in a similar position also, but found a lump in good breast and on examination at breast clinic I’ve been referred for mammogram and ultrasound next Wed 14/9.   I’ve kept it quiet mostly as I can’t believe how overwhelmed I feel. I think you’re right in that once you’ve bern there it’s really hard to shrug it off until you know for sure. 

I hope you got on ok, but please update when you can. 

thanks and best wishes 

Mickey xx️

Thank you everyone. I've been a bit knocked for six with all this, so took some 'downtime'. 

I had my appointment yesterday. I had an initial 'magnified' mammogram - ouch! The area they are interested in seems to be quite high up and deep in my breast, so getting the right angle was like modelling a marionette! I then had an ultrasound. The radiologist had seen some calcification. She said she couldn't see any mass during the ultrasound, but there is a large area of calcification and I have quite a lot of scar tissue from my lumpectomy last year. She wanted a stereotactic biopsy, which happened more or less immediately (I had a short break with tea and biscuits!). They ended up taking seven samples and inserting a marker. I then had a standard mammogram. I should get the results within a week. 

I feel better than I did. I think I was stunned and, after the initial explosion of emotion, have felt really flat and empty. It sounds hopeful. But I'm not counting any chickens until I get the results of the tests. 

I'll update when I know more.

Diane xx

Thanks Mickey

I think feeling overwhelmed sums it up. And it is definitely that thing of having been there before. I hope your investigations next week are ok.

I've not told many people. I haven't asked my brother how his holiday has gone because I know he'll ask how I am - he probably thinks I'm being really antisocial :) I'm seeing my best friend on Sunday and suspect that's one person I won't be able to 'not tell' - but she's been in a similar place (ovarian cancer nearly 7 years ago) so gets it.

Wishing you all the best,

Diane xx

Thanks for the update Diane. Totally understand about needing some downtime.  I’m glad they managed to do the stereotactic biopsy immediately. It’s certainly not pleasant and when I had mine last yer I had to wait about six weeks for it. I hope the calcifications turn out not to be of concern for you. All about how big and how clustered so I was told. Hope you do find out next week as the waitis just awful. Sending a virtual hug Mickey xx️

I totally understand Diane, I think we become experts at avoidance of others at these times. I’m really hoping it’s just benign or tissue or something and they can tell me next Wednesday. Still feel so sick with it all though. 
sounds like your best friend would be well placed to let you sound off and be yourself, so I hope you do tell her on Sunday. 

Mickey xx