Confused with mammogram

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I just had my first mammogram and I got a

Call that I need more imaging. This is the report I have right now:

Right breast: 7-8 mm partially circumscribed partially obscured
anterior right breast mass upper-outer quadrant. Additional
diagnostic mammographic/tomographic exam to include ML and spot.

I don’t have my next appointment for mammogram and ultrasound for 3more weeks. I know I should google but I have.

Most things I find say that circumscribed mass are not cancerous but a few says they may be. I also have a mark on my break that I thought was just a stretch mark because I gain a little weight over the last could year( maybe 15lbs) but now that I look at it, it sinks in when I raise my arm that now has we worried.

Has anyone had a mass come back that said it’s circumscribed and with more imaging it was cancerous?

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Hello @eeealex05,

Thank you for your post and question asking about other people’s experiences of breast screening. It is understandably a worrying and difficult time for you whilst waiting for the additional imaging.

Our information on breast screening recall may help you prepare for the next appointment How Long for Mammogram Recall Results? | Breast Cancer Now. We are unable to comment on individual reports, but it sounds as though your screening team need to look at the area of concern in more depth which the information in link below explains Your guide to NHS breast screening - GOV.UK

You mentioned you are concerned about the mark on your breast that sinks in when you raise your arm. When you attend for your appointment, do mention this to the team who will take it into consideration when assessing you.

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