I’m 52, kind of alone in this. I had mammogram on June 14… I didn’t have my cell phone and missed call from radiology that Friday the 16th. Radiology calling CONCERNING your mammogram results. They left a call back number, but it was already after 6pm. The only word I kept replaying in my head was “concerning”. Why not regarding ( guess it’s the same). I called back 8am sharp Monday morning, and all the Radiology front desk said was I needed to come back due to a finding on my mammogram, left breast. Radiologist wants to re image areas of left breast ( another mammo) and do an US. I said I’d come in right now… she or any time right away - I’d leave work. Sorry, we don’t have anything until July 7. Will call if any cancellations. ( I’ve been reading too much, looking at everything searching the web on Breast Cancer, dense breasts, early, aggressive, chemo treatment- even a site that took me to wigs and head covers during chemo) - Fast forwarding my mind!!!
I’m sorry to be so wordy, but it’s the truth. The waiting is nerve wracking. My youngest just graduated College and I’m alone ( not many female friends my age or they’re still married). All I can say is through the pit in my stomach there until I know " something", I have been noticing the little things in life (that aren’t so little) with all the distractions of full time work, etc. Thanks for listening. Meanwhile for all those going through the wait, esp. all those with a positive diagnosis- bless you all.
B-well
Well first thing is thank goodness you have found this website so that you can stop googling generally which as you have found, will only make your anxiety levels go through the roof. There is a lot of out of date misinformation on the internet which will not help you as you do not know what you are dealing with at the moment, so “step away from googling”, there will be loads of help and support on here,
Keep in mind that there are a lot of benign breast conditions that it could be and does not mean that it will be cancer.
You will never be alone having us lot arouns and whilst you are waiting for your apt just come on here whenever you need support, reassurance and we will be here for you
Helena xxx
Helena, thank you for reaching out - I am truly touched ??
Hi B-Well,
I understand you being worried but try not to panic too much. It is good that they are being thorough. Sometimes radiographers recall if the mammo isn’t completely clear, ie if it is slightly blurred at high magnification. Additionally, even if you have been called for an ultra sound scan it may be that they have seen something suspicious which may turn out to be totally innocent. Fibroadenomas (non cancerous lumps) of/in the breast tissue apparently look very similar on the mammo to bc, but are harmless.
I hope the checks are ok. Lot’s of us on the forum to help and support if need be.
XXX Seabreeze (3 years on)
Hi B-well,
I’m hoping and praying that all went well for you on 7th July.
I’m 53, had a routine mammogram last week and have a 2nd stage screening tomorrow morning, 21st July.
With regard to loneliness, I can empathise with you. I am disabled and unable to work or socialise. I am virtually housebound, so have no close friends. Also I spent six years as a divorcee. I have been married for almost 8 years and count my blessings that I have a supportive husband.
You must be feeling lonely and lost at this time. I’m so sorry that you have found yourself in this situation and that you lack social support. I do hope that the forums here have helped you and given you hope and comfort.
My 2nd stage screening is on 21st July. I’m finding it easier to keep calm although not so easy to sleep. I woke up at 0500 hrs and had to get out of bed. However, it must be much harder for someone who feels so alone.
Bless you.
If you feel up to it, please let me know how things are going now. x