mammograms

[bambu101]

Hang in there, velogirl! I have had several call backs, and 2 subsequent biopsies, both which turned out to be negative. It is way too easy to imagine the worst and work yourself into a tizzy waiting for an appointment or test results. I have found that keeping myself busy and venting to other people helps a lot.

Take care of yourself.

[sbctwin]

Hugs to you Velogirl. I am glad that you made the step to get a baseline. I have had a call back before (and have no family history of bc in my family) and it scared me to think I might be the first. It turned out to be nothing, but it is scary. I have a mammogram every year and have since I was 40 and I just had my yearly last week. I have an identical twin who has never had any preventive screenings, never!!! Keep us informed and if you need to express your concern, we are here to listen and lend our support....

[bmccasland]

(((((((((((Velogirl)))))))))))

Because I'm in one of the high risk groups I've had mammograms since I was 35. Unfortunately I've moved twice since then, and amazingly both times the former clinic couldn't find the films to send to the new clinic - therefore the new Radiologist doesn't have anything to compare.

I've have some "thing" that shows up on the one side that I've gotten used to asking if they need to do extra view. So the first time they said they wanted to do an Ultrasound of the other side, I freaked. Managed to keep my composure until I was actually at the registration desk. But the staff was wonderful, and the Radiologist gave me the results directly instead of making me wait several days. Normal protocol is to say the Radiologist will give the report to your doctor, blah blah blah.

So you aren't alone, the staff at most clinics is used to the emotional baggage that comes along, and are usually very caring. We're here for you. And if you happen to move - get your films!