I don’t think they realise the level of anxiety it causes. I thought I had got it under control in my head but now I am reliving it again. Think the men in white coats may be carting me off soon. I think that hospitals need to review their strategy especially for the first mammogram. I understand they are usually understaffed but I think that their policy should be updated. Maybe if we all make enough noise they might listen? Well, here’s hoping…
Hi ladies
I had my five year mammogram last week. Radiographer was bitch from hell. Now I realise it was routine for her but it was a bit of a milestone for me. When I asked if it was possible for her to tell me the results she looked at me as though I’d suggested eating a baby.
Instead of coming out on top of the world, I came out in tears. She ragged me about so much during the test I had to take pain killers for 2 days. Did I complain at the time??? This is the first one in 5 years that has been like that the others were lovely. First year I even got a hug and a tissue when Radiographer came back with an unofficial all clear. I don’t think it’s training these thoughtless people need, most of us are taught as children to be kind, caring and considerate. I know an inaccurate reading could be an issue.
As for getting over the fear of BC coming back, as I say "They cut the cancer from my breast but they can’t cut it out of my mind.
Next time I will complain because that is the only way some people will learn the effects of what they do.
Happy days
Chinook
I have had similar experiences with radiographers - most have absolutely no empathy with their clients and just want to process you through as quickly as they possibly can.Even the one who scanned me for osteoporosis was a sour-faced so-and-so.
It doesn’t bother me that they don’t give you any indication of the result though as they’re probably not allowed to, but that doesn’t excuse their department sitting on their hands for weeks before they post out a result.
Chinook,
There is nothing to stop you putting pen to paper and letting your consultant know how you have been treated. I had reason to criticise the behaviour of a member of theatre staff at my first surgery and I wrote to my consultant about it. I have been assured that the person has at the very least been spoken to, but if you don’t write to let them know, they won’t be able to do anything to improve this person’s attitude towards patients. Being treated badly plays on your mind, and I found writing that letter helped me to let go of what had been said.
I have just had the results of my first mammogram a year after i was diagnosed, and it was fine but i had to wait nearly 2 weeks, i hardly slept or ate for those 2 weeks waiting for the results.
I rang my BCN and that day i got my results in the post! x
Hi there…just thought I would let you all know I finally got my result on Saturday after four and a half weeks of waiting and it said I was clear. I sat on the stairs and burst into tears…I guess I had been feeling more anxious that I had realised.
thats brill news for you both
im sure my hospital tell you on the day its done,
i hope so anyway
my 1st one is on wed and im so scared im not sure i will get through the door yet
lincs lady…I know how you must be feeling…good luck…let us know…
well i was all clear!!! sooo pleased.
took for ever with all the waiting, i couldnt sit still, read or talk to any one i was such a wreck lol
hope everyones ok xx
soooooooo pleased for you x
well done so pleased for you best foot forward now no looking back
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Hi everyone, not been on here for some time since surgery and treatment have been trying to put it all behind me and carry on but it never leaves you! I have my first Mammogram coming up June I cant get it out of my mind even now, can anyone tell me what its like and does it hurt is it more uncomfortable than the normal ones (which I found painful for a few seconds) as my treated breast is much harder/lumpy than the normal one and quite painful. I am dreading it being placed on the machine.
Hi Ev,had my first post treatment mammogram 13th June,was very anxiety provoking from the moment the appointment letter came through the door ,brought back horrible memories and made me think how on earth would I manage to do this again .The couple of weeks waiting for results was very difficult .Fingers and toes crossed for you ,hoping you join us in the "paddock "…Ps it was painful but the radiographers are very aware of this and adjust the machine manually rather than remotely so they can do it very slowly and gently ,it’s only a couple of seconds ,worth the discomfort to be given that reassurance .Jill.
Thank you very much
Hi i got my 1st mammo after my op a yr ago was dreading it to as my breast is harder after radio , the hirls wer very gentle one stood beside and the other did the machine so it wud b quicker. It isnt pleasant but doesnt lst that long gettin it dune . Try not to worri to much it isnt as bad as wee think its goin to b ???xxx
Good luck Catherine ,the first one put me in a really bad place mentally took me right back to that dark time when first diagnosed .Keeping everything crossed for you .Jill.
Good luck Kiki,not a good time of year for the anxious waiting is it?
It really does affect you ,I was surprised just how anxious I was and terrified about what may be going inside me without my knowledge .I was in a bit of a state for a couple of weeks prior to mammogram and until I got the results I didn’t feel I could make any plans .Hoping the second one which will be coming up in June won’t be as anxiety provoking ?Jill.
Hi I just had my first mammogram on Tuesday and can’t sit still it’s very worrying having to wait in results x