I am a 43 y/o woman ,just had my first mammogram…results were abnormal findings in right breast. Went back for a “spot commpressions”. I live n a rural area so test are sent to a bigger clinic for radiologist to read. The tech showed me my first pics with radioligist notes. There were 2 very obvious " round shaped" spots that appeared white on the pics. during the spot commpressions, the spots were still very visible. the tech showed me the pics after so I know that they are definitely there. History: grandmother (mom’s) died of BC, 3 aunts on mom’s side died from BC. My mother and sisters DO NOT have mammograms…Now my dilema: when i called my doc to see if the results from my spot compressions were in , this is what I was told: “you are fine everything was normal”…I know there is somthing there…what do I do … I’m confused…
I want to add that I ONLY spoke with a nurse on the phone about my results… the nurse is the one that said " everything is normal" mammogram in one year… when I asked how can everything be normal when I saw 2 areas with my own eyes… the nurse said it was the radioligist notes said the areas were “probably benign” and it was lymph nodes…one 7mm round white area was close to my nipple area the other was up high on my breast… I honestly dont want to live for a year thinking “probably benign” when I have lost family to BC.
Hi,
This is only my opinion, but you are obviously worried enough to have posted on this site, so therefore you are not happy with what you have been told by the doc. You need to seek clarification, hopefully just to put your mind at rest.
Did you see a BCN? could you ring them direct rather than your gp.
Ask them exactly what the lumps are.
I had to have a return visit to the breast clinic following my dx. Found a second lump in my other breast - they did a biospy there and then. Doc told me from just looking at the contents of the biopsy that he believed it was just debris?!?!? but still sent to the lab - BCN rang me within the week to say this had been confirmed.
Give them a ring and make sure you get all the answers, and keep asking until you are satisfied with what you are being told.
Hope everything goes well for you.
Corinne
Hi KayKay
Sorry you have found yourself here. Your family history is very similar to mine and I paid to have a routine mammo from age 40 as my grandmother, aunt, great-aunt and great grandmother also had BC. Three weeks after I was diagnosed my mum was. So you have done the right thing and been for screening. Good on you!
I do think you can take comfort from your GP that everything is normal, but I don’t think it’s unreasonable to get back to your GP and ask for more information - he/she would have had some paperwork explaining what was seen and you should have got a copy of this.
I don’t mean to sound like you are not capable of picking up the phone and speaking to people! I just hate people feeling fobbed-off and being left feeling worried and anxious after what you’ve been through already and your family history.
Keep pestering until you get the answers you need. If no luck with your GP, try the hospital again and ask for someone to explain these images to you.
All the best.
Rachelx.
Hi KayKay
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Best wishes
Lucy