Hi Everyone:

Thank you all for for your advice and opinions regarding my mammogram. I really appreciate the time you took.

I don't have a family history of breast cancer.

Nanci -- Thank you for speaking with two technicians who assist the MD's at your hospital! I really appreciate their input-and yours, of course.

The hospital I went to DOES have a Breast Center. My mammogram was done in the "Women's Imaging Department". The radiologist who read it is brand new--her name isn't even on the stationery yet.

I was handed a form letter that day, and it stated,
"Your Mammogram performed on 9/29/06 showed:
Findings that are likely benign but should be followed as indicated in the box below".
**Mammogram - Left breast - six months**

My past mammography form letters used to state, "No abnormalities or only benign findings. Normal exam".

I can call & ask that a radiologist IN the Breast Center take a look at my mammogram & U/S, * or * I could make an appointment at the Breast Center to discuss the spot seen on my mammogram. I'll call the Breast Center today AND make an appointment. -- Then it won't be on my mind for another 5 months .
I admit, I have been thinking of my mammogram pictures with the bright white area and the black marker circle around it.....

Originally posted by indysteel Did the tech and/or radiologist explain why the lump that the tech actually felt didn't show up on the exam? Is is just that your breast tissue is lumpy?
The radiologist said, "the density that is showing up on your mammogram is not showing up on ultrasound. Come back in six months for a repeat mammogram of your left breast".
IMO, my breast tissue normally feels lumpy.
I remember saying to her, "I'm not one to wait six months to re-check something suspicious--I'm too anxious. What can be done now?".
Her reply, "There's nothing on your ultrasound to biopsy."
I am very sorry to hear about your mom .

Thanks Mimi, Snap, Mary, Lisa & Dogmama <<--(LOVE your Avatar) for all of your advice & opinions.

Lisa -- I am very sorry to hear about your friend .

I will keep you all posted. Thanks again, for caring enough to answer my post.

Have a peaceful day!

Denise