mammograms

[velogirl]

thank you, Lisa.

[KnottedYet]

Callbacks for ultrasound and 2nd mammo are pretty common. Like everyone said, it's your baseline so they want to get a good picture of everything and with your history they want to get a REALLY good picture of everything.

When I got my first mammo the tech said I should just assume I'd be coming back in for a 2nd and/or an ultrasound due to my cancer history and the breast cancer all through my family. Luckily my floppy saggy deflated "girls" squished real darn good between those plexiglas sheets! No need for a repeat.

Call the doc and tell them you're concerned, let them tell you what's going on or maybe move you up sooner if another appointment opened up.

[Wahine]

Velogirl - I just want to send you hugs. I'm a pretty big ball of stress myself right now and rationalize as I might I still burst into tears. It's good that you're expressing all of this. Take care of yourself.

[kelownagirl]

I don't have any knowledge or advice but I feel for you. Waiting and the unknown sucks. I'm 47 and I haven't been for a mammogram yet. Guess I should.

[Pedal Wench]

I don't have any knowledge or advice but I feel for you. Waiting and the unknown sucks. I'm 47 and I haven't been for a mammogram yet. Guess I should.

Maybe take Velogirl's situation and turn it into a positive one. Get thee to thy breast center and get that baseline image. Call tomorrow and schedule it. And, do that self-exam tomorrow morning in the shower.

Velogirl, I have a high history and I've been getting squished since I was 35. Quite a few have had call backs because if bad imaging on their part. And, unfortunately, stress can increase your risks, so try to put this out of your mind, or put a positive spin on it -- now you'll know for sure that everything is okay.

If not, I'll have to bike in my pink skort and tutu for you this weekend.