Got a phone call 2 weeks ago to say the had done an audit and wanted to review my case (had a mammogram and ultra sound 11 months previously), not too worried made the appointment for the following week, but the next knight as I was getting ready for work it came on the news that 24 women had been recalled out of 500, due to protocol not being followed. at this point I felt a bit panicky. Went the following week for a scan needle biopsy and two core biopsy And yesterday got told I had cancer in the right breast. I had originally gone with a lump in my left breast so when I had the scan following the mammogram I was overly concerned that he only scanned the left. Turns out the something had shown up on the mammogram in the right breast and cysts in the left. Have been informed now that it clearly stated for him to scan BOTH the left and right, which he didnt. Needless to say he doesn’t work for the trust now and is going in from of the General Medical Board. really worried as something was there 11 months ago. Am having op on Wed.
Dear blackpool rocks
Welcome to the BCC forums, I am sorry to read that you have had such a worrying time, in addition to the support you will have here please feel free to call our helpline on 0808 800 6000 where you can talk your concerns over. Lines are open 9-5 weekdays and 10-2 Saturday.
I am posting a link to the the BCC ‘Just diagnosed’ link where you will find lots more support ideas and information which I hope you will find useful:
Take care
Lucy