Hi,
I hope someone can help put my mind at rest, ive been called back after a mammogram just over a week ago, im going out my head and it sounds daft but i keep crying, just over a year ago i found hardened tissue in breast, my GP sent me hospital and i was told it was a cluster of cysts. so when my routine Mammogram came i was glad in a way to keep an eye on things. but i got a letter for a callback, i suffer bad with agoraphobia and panic attacks and as you can imagine its brought panics on so badly. i feel in a bad way at moment but feel awful to complain when so many of you ladies have and are going through worse
Hi shipshapeann
It sounds like you’re having a difficult time at the moment. I’m sure some of the other users will be along soon to offer you their support.
In the meantime it might help to talk things through with a member of our helpline staff who are there to offer emotional support as well as practical information. The free phone number is 0808 800 6000 and the lines are open Monday to Friday 9.00 to 5.00 and Saturday 10.00 to 2.00.
I hope this helps.
Best wishes Sam, BCC Facilitator
Hi shipshapeann, when I received my recall letter I immediately burst into tears, so you are not alone with your feelings, it is normal to feel worried and scared but what you must remember is that out of 1000 women screened around 7 will be diagnosed with bc (macmillan) so the odds are in your favour. Hopefully your appointment is quite soon, try and keep busy, it’s a very hard time, fingers crossed for you, lots of hugs and keep posting xx
Double posting oops xx
Thanks so much Katyc for replying, my appointment is weds next week, its the crying i cant handle, i feel a right wimp, until you know the outcome its like a black cloud hovering over you, i have been getting out of breath a lot and im now worried its connected…i am trying to keep busy and my mind occupied, was your results ok if you dont mind me asking. thankyou for your kindness, means a lot Xx
Shipshapeann - I have a history of breast cysts - must have had about 11 or 12 over the years. I can remember being recalled after a Mammo some years ago and like you was panic stricken. When I arrived at King’s College Hospital for my appointment I was taken to have an ultrasound scan. It was explained to me that on a mammogram they can see that there is something in the breast but cannot tell whether it is something sinister or just a cluster of cysts. On the ultra sound scanner they can distinguish between cyst or tumour. On that occasion mine was just another cyst which was aspirated and that was the end of it.
I suppose what I’m trying to say is try not to worry unduly at this point as it may be nothing of importance. On the other hand if it is something nasty then the sooner it is dealt with the better and you are lucky that it has showed up on the mammo. Good luck whichever way it goes.
I reiterate what Border Collies said. It’s very likely to be nothing sinister, but if it is cancer, it is good to find it sooner rather than later, as treatment is more likely to be effective.
I had a recall from a mammogram and I was very worried, although I did half convince myself it was just that they needed a better picture because I have quite large boobs.
At the breast clinic, they took another mammogram of both breasts. Then I had to go for another on my left breast - with a bit of wriggling about to get the picture of exactly the right spot. The radiographer was really kind, professional but sensitive, so I felt well looked after. Then I had to have an ultrasound on the left breast, and I saw on the screen what they were worried about - a little patch that looked different from the rest of the breast tissue. They took a needle biopsy. This was uncomfortable but not painful as they used a local anaesthetic first.
I was then given an appointment time for 6 days later to see the consultant and get the results, and allowed to go home. However, the shock of it all must have shown on my face, so I was introduced to a BCN (breast care nurse) who made me a cup of tea and found me some tissues when their sympathy made me burst into tears. I had gone on my own, expecting to go in to work afterwards.
I strongly recommend you take someone with you, if possible, for company. That 30 mile drive back through tears with terrifying thoughts going through my mind was not something I’d want to do again - or wish on anyone else!
The waiting for appointments and results is definitely the worst part. Try not to let your mind dwell on what might be. Keep as normal a routine as possible. I found keeping busy helped. I could do a day at school Ok then come home for a bit of a cry. I had a stash of recorded TV programmes to watch when I couldn’t stop the "what if"s invading my head.
Good luck. Let us know how you get on, so we can support you through the next steps, or celebrate with you if it’s good news! And DON’T GOOGLE! You will scare yourself unecessarily. All the information you need is on here, Macmillan or Cancer Research UK. Hugs.
Thank you so much BORDER COLLIES and to JCE im really grateful to you for replying and sharing your experiences with me. I feel a little better today about things and also all your replies have made me see that it isnt always bad news, but i also dont want to get too complacent just incase.( if you know what i mean) i cannot believe how many cysts you have had JCE, how awful for you, i hope you are doing well.
I have plenty of things to be getting on with today, so i am going to try and get them all done, then have a bit of pamper later hopefully 
all your replies have meant so much to me and i wish you all well
Xxx
Hi shipshapeann,
one yeaR After my mastectomy I had a mammogram on the “good” breast, a week later I was recalled. I was so scared, i cried all the way to the hospital, in the waiting room and through the mammogram. I was only recalled because the picture was not good enough. I was given the all clear within 30 minutes.
Easier said than done, bit try not to worry too much.
Aww Vercors, that must have been horrendous for you, im so glad it turned out nothing after what you have already been through, it sure puts things into perspective,
Thankyou so much for taking time to reply and help put my mind at rest, i only have 2 days to wait now and it cant come soon enough. everyones replies have been a great help, all you ladies are lovely xx
Hi shipshapeann,
Just wanted to wish you the very best for tomorrow, fingers and toes crossed, please let us know how you get on, sending you lots of hugs xx
Hi again Katytc.
that means so much to me, im getting really nervous now of the ‘unknown’ the sooner i do know the better, i will let you know how it goes
Xxx
Hi Shipshapeann
will be thinking of you tomorrow and hoping that you have good news.
Please do let us know - either way we’ll all be here for you.
Everyone of us remembers being in your place.
sending squishy hugs to you
Lozza xx
Hi Ladies, for everyone that took the time to send me messages of support i just want to say i went hospital yesterday and i havent got breast cancer, apparently there was a shadow on my left breast but after another mammogram and ultrasound i was given the all clear, however i do have a cluster of cysts but i did already know about them.
I can’t tell you how happy i am, my heart was in my mouth waiting for everything.
i would like to wish you all the best on whatever journey your on right now and thank you for helping me through mine,
love and hugs to everyone!!
Xxxx
Brilliant news. Now forget all about this little mishap and enjoy life to the full.
Shipshapeann - So very pleased for you. Now go celebrate and enjoy your life.