Hi a bit over a week ago I came here looking for messages about mammogram recall appointments. I had my recall tests today and I was thankfully okay. I wanted to share this experience, I see its more often we see messages of ladies and gents who have tested positive, I want to add this so that women / men can read an 'all clear' experience as well. I was a bit stressy but not too bad leading up to the appointment. I binge watched youtube programmes, for me it was nature programmes and walks around my garden centre which relaxed me sufficiently. I did call the nurse at the test centre to clarify a few things. The whole experience at the centre I went to was amazing. I was in a group of three other ladies who had received recall letters, more came later. Three additional mammograms were required then the ultrasound. There was something of concern right at the 'back' of my breast. The ultrasound was not of concern and the Dr said he thought it was the way the tissue had been lying. I don't fully understand this but have read similar elsewhere. Overall the relief was immense I went home and slept for an hour, wasn't expecting that but I think I was shocked how stressed I had become. Wasn't the best week or so but it was what it was and the treatment was fantastic. The overall advice of try not to think about it until you have all the facts is the best one, easier said than done, its not nice. Exhausting glad its over. I am going to pay more attention to monthly breast examinations from now on so I can understand what's normal and what's not as far as I can tell at least. I wish everyone best of luck
Hi Eilidh2, it is only natural to feel terrified. Your mind runs riot why am I being recalled. They will explain on the day why they have asked you back and may do further testing to check things out. To help its good if you can take someone with you so they can listen to what’s said too and be there to support you. My husband came with me and I was so glad he did as he was able to take in a lot more info than I could as my mind was just constantly racing.
Wishing you all the best.
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