I’m absolutely bricking it. My first mammogram and a recall letter for this coming Monday afternoon. I’ve got 20 year old cosmetic breast implants and perhaps I’m paying more attention to my boobs that the left one feels slightly different with an intermittent sensation, not necessarily painful, very light tenderness with I also sometimes feel in my armpit. I think pre recall letter I didn’t pay too much attention to it, I use my left hand for work a lot, carry a heavy work bag and also havea dog who can pull hard on lead at times. Visually can’t see anything different, but I’ve got a sick feeling it’s not good.
Anyone else had strange sensations?
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Welcome to the forum @tuttifrutti . I think pretty much every one of us has suddenly started having strange sensations and twinges once we get told there might be something that needs a closer look at. The majority of people recalled will not have cancer so there’s a good chance you will get good news .The anxious waiting is truly horrible . Best of luck on Monday let us know how you get on .
Best wishes Jill
Thanks @Jill1998 for your reply. I lost my mum aged 59 to BC, and to be honest I have wanted to ignore the topic ever since and so probably had a bit of hidden anxiety. The unknown can send you bonkers, in my head not only have I got BC but it’s also spread all over. It’s funny how all other worries just fade into insignificance. X
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Yes ,it really does put other day to day worries in perspective doesn’t .It’s not surprising that after your experience with your Mum you feel even more anxious . There’s a good chance this is nothing to worry about , but if it is breast cancer it’s more likely to be early stage when picked up on a mammogram and easily treatable . The waiting and not knowing is actually worse than the getting on with treating it to be honest .
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The way you feel now - we have all been there believe me . Until Monday try to keep busy , nothing is going to change over the weekend - whilst I was waiting for results and treatment I tried to treat every weekend as my " days off " I tried to do something different and have a treat or just do something I loved that took me out of my head and gave me something nice to think about and hang onto when those thoughts threatened to take over . I will keep my fingers crossed for you on Monday and let us know how it goes. I also experienced the twinges you mentioned - even on the side that was negative it’s quite common issue . Xx
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Hi @tuttifrutti
Yep! I was recently recalled from my first mammogram following treatment last year. I started experiencing tenderness in my ribs and so, of course, managed to convince myself during the few days until follow up that it was back and had spread. Turned out what they wanted to take a second look at was on the other side! Haven’t felt any tenderness since the all clear. The mind can do funny things when we are under stress.
Best of luck with everything. x
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Back from the Breast Clinic, they were very nice and kind. My left breast shows 7mm calcification. Dr who did us said lymph nodes look fine, and calcification is possibly pre cancerous or early cancer and only the biopsy will confirm. Having your breast in a clamp for 20 minutes isn’t pleasant but biopsies all done and I’m booked next Monday morning for results.
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