This afternoon I go for my first follow up mammogram after mastectomy last year. I am terrified of the feelings I am having. I cancelled this appointment a coupe of weeks ago to put off the dreaded hour and then as my anxiety grew worse I knew, with advice, that it was best to do it and yesterday I miraculously got a appointment for today.
At thie same time I have developed a rash on my chest and neck (the GP can’t put a name to it and just says it’s dermatitis). I think it’s a reaction to the sun but I have never had it before. I am very allergic to stuff and am afraid to put stuff on that may make it worse. Also, of course, my mind is catastrophizing about skin mets.
I was very laid back last year when I went to my GP, and the specialist did not feel anything wrong with my breast so I breezed along for the mammogram thinking I was wasting everyone’s time. Lo and behold I had breast cancer.
Jenji, I had my first annual mammogram a few weeks ago. I asked to see the scan and asked for an explanation. It was clear and now I have the image in my mind I will ask at my next appointment. It is always a fearful thing to have to do especially after your experience. Like you I went for a mammogram and ultra sound without the slightest notion that I had cancer. Did not feel lump and felt perfectly fine. Was sent for scan as I had complained about stomach ache which was due to stones in my bile duct low and behold the other nasty was sitting perfectly comfortably in my left breast. What a blow. You need to go and make sure all is well and it will be.