Mammogram question

[Grits]

I had the same thing happen last mammogram. I went in and they did additional views as well as the same views over again. I didn't even realize I was going to get any results that day and was surprised when she came out and told me that the radiologist said everything was fine but to still come back to get another one done in six months. (I had micro calcifications).

My physician, however, wanted me to get a second opinion, and I did end up getting a biopsy which said all was fine.

When all the publicity started about mammogram frequency and age start date, I felt like they were talking about me since I was one of the unnecessary biopsies that came as a result of annual mammograms started before the age of 50. Still, I would rather have the mammograms even with the risk of an unnecessary biopsy and catch something early. I am usually overly cautious, but that is just the way I am!

[Biciclista]

do they crush your breasts as hard with the digital mammograms?

[ny biker]

do they crush your breasts as hard with the digital mammograms?

Yes.

[TsPoet]

Women in my family have fibrous breasts. They (I haven't gone yet ) have all had to have these so their doctors can get a good view of the non-pathological fibrous tissue so they can tell the difference between it and something else at a later date.
They are being cautious, so keep your chin up and try not to worry.

[nscrbug]

Ok...I'm feeling much better about this now...thanks to all of you! As far as I know, there is no history of breast cancer (or any cancer) in my family...BUT, that is not to say that something wasn't "missed". I never met my father, so I have no medical history on him. As for my mother (who is deceased), she never was the type of woman who would go to the doctor for anything other than her Type 2 diabetes. I'm absolutely positive that she never did a self-exam, or even had a mammogram...that's just how she was. So...IF there was cancer growing in her, I doubt she even knew about it. So...that makes my family history a bit "sketchy". Fortunately, I'm just the opposite of my mom...I tend to be over cautious about everything.

Linda

[Resi]

I have done mammos over 10 years, but the last two they always have to redo my left breast, because when they squeeze my breast the skin makes a fold...

You take care and good luck

[nscrbug]

So I had my diagnostic mammogram yesterday, and all is well. They also did an ultrasound and concluded that I only have a cyst...so I can breathe a sigh of relief. They do want me to come back in 6 months for another ultrasound, just to keep an eye on it. Thanks to all, for the encouraging words.

Linda

[Aquila]

That's GREAT news, Linda! Thanks for letting us know. I'm glad it's not something more dangerous.