Feeling scared after base of tongue cancer now called back after mammogram

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im 2 years out from base of tongue cancer surgery with neck dissection then radiotherapy. I went for my first mammogram now wishing I hadn’t I’ve received a letter to go back for extra tests. It does say it’s very common to get a call back after first one but it’s set my anxiety off again! I did lose a lot of weight when I had cancer so hoping it’s this! I had a pet scan 5 months ago so that’s also giving me hope. Wish I hadn’t gone now!! Sorry I know this isn’t head and neck related just wondered if anyone had anything similar. X

old biker 1 month ago

Hi Tongue123, don't wish you hadn't gone for the test, it's always best to go for these tests, because if there is anything amiss, it can be caught early. About 3 years ago my wife was called back, to go to the hospital, after a mammogram, they there did another one and told her it wasn't unusual to call people back. Of course, after my cancer we were very worried, however the result came back as clear, hopefully this will be the same for you.

Ray

RadioactiveRaz 1 month ago

Hi my very first mammogram I was recalled it’s not uncommon. This was 18 years ago just after my 50th I had a small piece of dense breast tissue which they did a core biopsy and the results came back in a matter of days all was ok. Please go for the tests. It’s always always best to have the regular screenings.

Day after my HNC diagnosis as distraught as I was I had my routine mammogram appointment put a brave face on and went for it

hugs Hazel

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Woodz 1 month ago

I got called back after my first mammogram, as did several of my friends. I think it’s really common.

Tongue123 1 month ago

Thank you for all your lovely replies and making me feel less anxious. I’ve got to get my brave face on again and go tomorrow and get it done!!

Tongue123 1 month ago

Just to say all went well. It was a cyst. Thank goodness! My nerves

thank you again for your support

RadioactiveRaz 1 month ago in reply to Tongue123

Great news now continue to live ,there’s always a bump in the road but you've made the leap over this hurdle.
hugs Hazel x