first annual mammogram appointment

I think I remember being told it would just be a mammogram at annual check ups. Fingers crossed it goes well. We will all be feeling nervous at these annual check ups. I think the six weeks is fairly normal waiting time unfortunately.

Hi, I had my first annual mammogram on my remaining breast, was just the same as all previous ones I had had. My letter had said 6 weeks for results but the lady doing the mamagram said 2 weeks. I am nervously awaiting the results. 

Best wishes x 

Hi I've had my first post op mammogram last October. I was invited for my first mammogram but it turned out that I was to see a consultant for the first appointment and then I would be invited later for the actual mammogram. As it was the consultant found fluid in the breast that had been operated on and said she would also arrange a scan for me. My appointment came through for 2weeks later. 

Yes I've got fluid in the breast and yes I can have it drained but I've decided to leave it and see if it goes on its own. At the moment it is safe with no infection but was advised of two things if they drained it

1 there would be a hole in my breast which, god forbid, an infection could enter, wax also advised that they would do everything to make sure it didn't

And 

2 they could not guarantee they would get all the fluid out and if they did it might come back. 

The decision was left to me. I spoke to the consultant and have said I'd leave it but have been advised that if it becomes to much, painful, then I can contact them straight away and they will remove the fluid.

After the mammogram people were being asked to wait in the waiting room for their results. 

Wishing you a glowing report.  I had mine in August although it had not been a year since all my treatments etc.  It was a year since my diagnosis.  I live in US so wait was not long as I met with my surgeon soon after my test.  Sending positive thoughts your way.  It is apprehensive to get it done but part of the post treatment plan. 
Barbara

I don't blame you for leaving well alone. It's great to have all this reassurance and choices. Good to feel in charge if your own body as well. X

1. Hi I had my first annual mammogram January this year  it was just a mammogram nothing else , I was slightly worried and anxious as this was the first one after all my treatment....but I received a letter 2 weeks later and no sign of cancer to my relief.... Good luck hope all goes well 

Thanks to everyone for your responses. I had mammogram yesterday and - apart from a sore boob - it went fine. I have to wait for a letter which will arrive within 4 weeks and that's that for another year. Have been a bit emotional today, weirdly. 

Thats great news  its the anticipation and the feeling hope its all good , and when its over the emotions take over   I can still cry at the drop of a hat and all my treatment finished September last year ....we have been through so much and sometimes its the silly things that set us off ....take care X

I can totally sympathise!  I had my first mammo post (4) surgeries, 10 days ago.  The radiographer was v quick as she did mammo of right breast and said there was nothing showing that gave her cause for concern.  Last year they didn't say anything then I got recalled after routine screening and I ended up with diagnosis of grade 2 IDC and DCIS in left breast - right breast was clear.  I didn't have chemo or radiotherapy, and a single mastectomy with reconstruction that failed (implants) so now flat and on tamoxifen. 

They said I would hear in 2 weeks if recallied and longer if ok. So now I am waiting for results (I really want that letter saying ok) but waiting is horrible, isn't it!