Hi All
Just opened a letter today, being recalled another screening this Wednesday. When I first opened letter I felt a bit numb, now it’s sinking in, and sick pit in my stomach.
Had a lot of front rib pain LAST AUGUST! Went by ambulance after 3 days of agonising pain, chest x-ray - nothing showed. Said it was musculoskeletal. Could not sit up for weeks, off work 8 weeks. Results of MRI December showed ‘bulge in disc upper back’. When I was at my worst I used to get what felt like a swollen area under my right armpit, edge of breast. At the time I remember thinking I hope it’s nothing nasty. When diagnosed with disc problem, obviously I thought that was it sorted!
Back to work, feel well, the odd slight pain in rib area now but rare. When had mammogram I did mention this feeling of swelling but that I wasnt getting it now.
I’m just hoping and praying its not something that has been going on for months, which was not picked up earlier. What a horrible experience this is.
Hi Jill,I was recalled after routine mamogram too.Its like a kick to the stomach ,I remember walking my dog in the park after I got the letter crying my eyes out and completely floored.There is a very good chance that your previous health problems are not related at all to this ,easy to dwell on things though and think the worst .I was diagnosed with BC but I am fine now after surgery and radiotherapy .so even if you are diagnosed ,there is still a good chance you will be successfully treatedLet us know how you get on .Jill
Hope all goes well for you Jillym, I had similar letter just before Christmas and it did knock me. I’m a terrible worrier about imaginary stuff but have tried to be steady and spend time with friends as much as I can and not have too much time by myself to churn.
I have DCIS and just geting results from a second opinion on Wednesday, it’s that balance between trusting the medics but also questioning and making sure I understand what’s being offered. My lovely GP said that whatever decision I make, I need to be able to look back in 5 years and say to myself that I based the decision on a good understanding of what was right for me.
I’ll think of you on Wednesday, girlie, and keep posting, this forum is very supportive and kind.
Hugs from Caroline