suspicious mammogram- really scared
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karenvictoria
Cathlete
Trying to stay positive is the best thing and the hardest thing to do right now. I have been getting mammos since I was 32 ( now 37) . Very big family history with my mother just passing away in 08. They are very careful with me as I'm sure they will always be with you right now. I can't remember a time other than this year where I didn't get extra films. I've also had two ultrasounds and two MRI's . I'm so thankful with a breast cancer friendly hospital with digital mammos this year. They read them for me right away most times and never allow me to leave without getting numerous films on me. . I wish all hopitals could be this way and hopefully they will be all that way soon. I know the waiting is horrible but know your not alone. Many have been in a situation like this and you will be stronger for it. Sometimes it sucks getting this stong though. Hugs to you.
RunninTeach
Cathlete
No first-hand experience here, either, just more (((HUGS))). Hang in there and try to stay as busy as possible!
Thanks for asking Jennifer. She is doing pretty well. Her first chemo went well and then they switched to a different chemo and she had bad reaction and had to go to ER so they had to wait a couple weeks to start her back up on a different chemo.
The lump has shrunk and she goes for surgery end of October.
Unfortunately she is in AZ and I am in MI so can't jump on a plane to easily to help her out.
Luckily she is in good spirits and still working which helps keep her mind on other things.
Rhonda
Traildoggie
Cathlete
In the last few years many places have switched to digital imaging and it gives a more detailed image than previous mamms. Lots of people need to get checked more closely only because the image is digital and shows more detail when compared to previous. Good luck most of these rechecks turn out to be nothing.
story1267
Cathlete
Me too....
Jennifer, I thought of your post today after hanging up with the Breast Center. I have to go back for more films and a possible ultrasound too.
I appreciate that you made your post so I could come here and re-read everyone's thoughtful responses while I try not to panic.
I'm going to take Morningstar's advice. I've got my kids all next week for the first vacation I've taken since I went back to work 10 years ago. All the (well many of the) things that they ask for that I say "not today" to....today's the day!
Given the things I've been through in the past I'm generally pretty philosophical about life and how short it is and how quickly absolutely everything can change and I think I've done pretty well with being at peace and in the moment but it's good to be reminded of it.
Please keep us updated on how things go with you.
Jennifer, I thought of your post today after hanging up with the Breast Center. I have to go back for more films and a possible ultrasound too.
I appreciate that you made your post so I could come here and re-read everyone's thoughtful responses while I try not to panic.
I'm going to take Morningstar's advice. I've got my kids all next week for the first vacation I've taken since I went back to work 10 years ago. All the (well many of the) things that they ask for that I say "not today" to....today's the day!
Given the things I've been through in the past I'm generally pretty philosophical about life and how short it is and how quickly absolutely everything can change and I think I've done pretty well with being at peace and in the moment but it's good to be reminded of it.
Please keep us updated on how things go with you.
jennifur
Cathlete
Thanks everyone for all the support. My ultrasound and additional views did not show abnormal tissue. When totally flattened again it just showed a little thickened glanduar tissue that is normal tissue. The ultrasound confirmed this.
Big relief.
Suzanne- {{{hugs }}} to you. I pray that everything turns out well for you. I was really stressed this time and the mammogram tech was awesome. She told me that it is not uncommon to be called back. When it came time for the ultrasound I was quietly crying as I was laying on the table( thinking about my Mom and 2 friends ) and the tech said " Unofficially, I do not see anything dangerous". The doctor came in and confimed it. You will be in my prayers. And it is true ( but when you're scared it's hard ) that most call backs turn out to be benign. Good luck - and please keep us posted.
Big relief.
Suzanne- {{{hugs }}} to you. I pray that everything turns out well for you. I was really stressed this time and the mammogram tech was awesome. She told me that it is not uncommon to be called back. When it came time for the ultrasound I was quietly crying as I was laying on the table( thinking about my Mom and 2 friends ) and the tech said " Unofficially, I do not see anything dangerous". The doctor came in and confimed it. You will be in my prayers. And it is true ( but when you're scared it's hard ) that most call backs turn out to be benign. Good luck - and please keep us posted.
karenvictoria
Cathlete
jennifer- I'm so happy for you. Every year when I go in for my mammo I always give a little prayer to my mom in heaven and hold her hand in my heart and cry even when the news is good. So your reaction when the tech said unofficaily she sees nothing reminds me of how I feel and act when I just get my slip that says I'm ok. Even in my tougher times with my MRI's and ultrasounds I never forget the rush of emotion when they say all is good.
Suzanne- Hugs and Prayers to you. I know your news will be good as well. I don't really post too much here anymore but this thread stood out for me as it did for many. I'm so glad you have gotten some comfort and peace of mind from this thread. I have been getting mammos since 32( just had mine in July) and now at almost 38 it never feels good to get called back. But as many of us have said it's not uncommon and usally it's nothing. I just think to myself that I would rather KNOW than not know every time it happens to me. . Just do the best you can do right now playing the waiting game ( which to me is the worst) and know we all love and are here for you.
Suzanne- Hugs and Prayers to you. I know your news will be good as well. I don't really post too much here anymore but this thread stood out for me as it did for many. I'm so glad you have gotten some comfort and peace of mind from this thread. I have been getting mammos since 32( just had mine in July) and now at almost 38 it never feels good to get called back. But as many of us have said it's not uncommon and usally it's nothing. I just think to myself that I would rather KNOW than not know every time it happens to me. . Just do the best you can do right now playing the waiting game ( which to me is the worst) and know we all love and are here for you.
RunninTeach
Cathlete
RunninTeach
Cathlete
Karen, glad you are in the clear again, too!
karenvictoria
Cathlete
Cathy- Thank you. I miss you. If your running Chicago. Good luck.
story1267
Cathlete
All-clear - me too
Just wanted to pop back in to say I went in yesterday for my second look and everything was fine - another case of overlapping / difficult to compress tissue. Going back in a year as usual.
Thanks for all your well wishes. It is HARD not to get wrapped up in worry. I confess to spending some time on the Dana Farber website before I went in. A humbling experience for sure.
Just wanted to pop back in to say I went in yesterday for my second look and everything was fine - another case of overlapping / difficult to compress tissue. Going back in a year as usual.
Thanks for all your well wishes. It is HARD not to get wrapped up in worry. I confess to spending some time on the Dana Farber website before I went in. A humbling experience for sure.
I'm so happy that everything turned out great for you girls! I know what you went through the same thing happened to me earlier this year, I received a call back for the 1st time since I've had mammograms at 32 for dense breast tissue and I was scared to death and kept thinking the worse.
I went back for another mammogram on my breast along with an ultrasound, no one mentioned the ultrasound to me so when I found that out I was petrified. As it turned out it was skin overlapping skin and the ultrasound was clean Thank God! The breast clinic that I go to switched from film to digital imaging and the technician said that women who didn't receive call backs before are receving them now. Even though I was terrified of what they would find I am thankful for digital imaging to catch things that would of/could of been missed before.
I will NEVER miss another mammogram again!!
Cheryl
I went back for another mammogram on my breast along with an ultrasound, no one mentioned the ultrasound to me so when I found that out I was petrified. As it turned out it was skin overlapping skin and the ultrasound was clean Thank God! The breast clinic that I go to switched from film to digital imaging and the technician said that women who didn't receive call backs before are receving them now. Even though I was terrified of what they would find I am thankful for digital imaging to catch things that would of/could of been missed before.
I will NEVER miss another mammogram again!!
Cheryl