Mammogram

[nscrbug]

Yup, I was called back on my last mammo back in May. They did a diagnostic mammo and an ultrasound...found a cyst. Now I have to go back for an ultrasound every 6 months to monitor it.

[channlluv]

I've been called back, too, and it was because the tech who did the test the first time didn't get a good enough sample of breast tissue, or there was chest wall muscle in it or something. Hurt like h-e-double hocky sticks. I nearly fainted, but that's the only time that's happened. Every subsequent test I've had to take has been squishy-but-not-faint-inducing, and they've all been clear since.

I have a paternal half-aunt who died of breast cancer about 15 years ago, so I'm aware of the genetic potential, but not overly concerned. I'm facing so many other more pressing health issues.

Actually, I do need to schedule another mammogram. It's been a couple of years since I had one.

Jones, good luck to you. I love Oak's advice.

Roxy

[solobiker]

I go for my second one next week. I have not thought about it too much even though my Mom had breast cancer, my brother had cancer and so did several other relatives. I am sure on the day I go back I will be a little apprehensive but right now there is nothing I can do about it except wait. I am going in with the attitude that it is most likely nothing. Good luck to you Jones.

[Melalvai]

Did you see Fat Cyclist today, "Yes, Ma'am-o-gram"? Philly Jen's mammogram caught a small early stage tumor.

[indigoiis]

Been called back, poked, prodded, biopsied, slapped around, and then called back again. But the older I get, the less they call. Typical!

[Crankin]

I've been called back twice, maybe 3 times? It's always been because they just couldn't see enough.

[snapdragen]

Never (yet) for a mamm, but last year I "flunked" my pap smear and had to go back for a more uncomfortable procedure with a fancier name. Everything was fine.

Colposcopy -- big fun, been there too. Had a LEEP too....such adventures.

Been called back, poked, prodded, biopsied, slapped around, and then called back again. But the older I get, the less they call. Typical!

Isn't it always like that!

[bmccasland]

I've been called back for an Ultrasound. Didn't help that I'm in a high risk group because my Mother had breast cancer. But the women's clinic folks were really great, and the radiologist, via the tech gave me the results immediately, so when I left I marched myself over to to an ice-cream parlor for treat. Seems like when I've moved, getting the old films has been difficult - nothing to compare to, so radiologists are more wary about reading "nothing to worry about". Guess I have that to look forward to, as I didn't get my films before I left Louisiana. Or maybe with things being digital now, they're easier to transfer.

So when I've been called back, part of the reason was that I was:
1) high risk
2) new to the radiology clinic
3) they didn't have prior films to compare

Yes I have a strange bit of tissue, and it's been that way, without changes for years. Nothing to see here, move along, move along.

[KnottedYet]

Both grandmothers died of breast cancer, one aunt has had pre-cancerous breast lesions removed, and I've already had one form of cancer; you'd think I'd've been called back at least once by now.

Nope.

Never have I been so thankful for floppy-saggy-easily-squished post-baby boobs!

Squashed out like pancakes, no, like crepes! Fabulous clear images and pain-free to boot!

Lots of studies have tied call-backs to imaging issues rather than weird findings. Spend 4 years of your life breast-feeding, gain and lose 50 pounds every so often, and voila -- the imaging problems just disappear!

[Jones]

Thanks for the great replies. They really did help. I re test Monday and I feel confident that there will be no issues and if there are I can handle it. I will let you all know the outcome.
Jones

[Jones]

So, I'm back to being anxious. They did the super squishy mammo, and then called me in for an ultrasound and now I have to go back for a needle biopsy. I should get the results next Monday or Tuesday.

[tulip]

(((((Jones)))))

[solobiker]

{{{Jones}}} So sorry you have to go through this.

I go back for my second one this afternoon.

[Jones]

Thanks Ladies. Good luck solobiker.

[ScaldedCat]

I've never had a mammogram, women aren't routinely tested here under the age of fifty. I can imagine getting a call back could be a worry, especially if there was a family history.


I did get called back 3 times over a period of a few months for a cervical smear a few years ago, they failed to get a good sample to screen on 3 occasions and I was sent for a colposcopy to be on the safe side which was clear.
I've since had 2 successful normal smears in 2007 and 2010.