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mammogram 1 year on Hi all

Tomorrow I will be getting my first mammogram since my lumpectomy and some lymph node removal last May and then I will be seeing the consultant on the 17th May. I feel I have been wishing the months away to get to this point.

Now that the time is near I am not sure how I feel, part of me just wants to sit and cry and the other part wants to get results (hopefully good) and try and put it all behind me and move on.

Does feeling scared that it will come back ever go away? Is the risk higher if some of the lymph nodes were affected, never really asked about this.

Having aches and pains on Letrozole and not sure how I will cope with this for the next 4.5 years.

I think the reason for feeling a bit low is that one of my lovely neighbours in her 60’s has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer and the prognosis is not good, but she is being so positive. I know that I should be grateful for the chance that I have been given. Also last June while I was undergoing chemo a male colleague age 40 was diagnosed with stomacn cancer and died within 3 weeks.

Sorry to be talking about so many different things, but its whats been going around in my head and I know that you will all understand how I feel as we have all been through the same.

Thanks for listening

Elaine

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Hi Elaine,

Just wanted to wish you all the best for tomorrow.

Come back and tell us how it went?

A big (((((HUG))))) for you!

love,
Jacki xx

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Hi Elaine…

I had my first mammogram on 30th April a year after the WLE and total lymph clearance.

for a few weeks before I was worried sick, wasn’t sleeping, didnt know how I felt really. I saw the Onc on the 25th April and he examined me and said everything was ok, but I still wasn’t happy.

After I had the mammogram (which wasnt as bad as I thought) the radiographer took me into the room to have a look at them and explained then to me. She said there and then she didnt see anything in them that worried her, but a doctor had to see them to give his verdict. As of yet I havent heard anything!, so am hopeing everything is ok.

Good luck to you.

Suzanne
xx

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Good luck Hi Elaine and Suzanne,

I had my first mammogram post treatment on March 20th and the radiographer would not comment saying it needed two doctors and a comparison with the previous mammogram to give the results but that if there was a problem I would be called back.

I decided not to worry, no news is good news style, and sure enough at the BC clinic yesterday I was told that the mammogram showed all was fine.

Wishing you the same outcome.
Love Ali

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I trust all went well and that the procedure was not too painful (that is what I was scared of) and I am sure the Radiographer was kind and explained everything to you. As with others that responded to you, take it that no news is good news and that all will be well until the next check, next year and onwards.

I’ve just had my 5th post operative and treatment mamogram and my kind Registrar had a look at this whilst I was there and was able to reassure me.

I understand something of your fears. You are on your way to staying well!

XX

Mary

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Hi all

Mammogram was not as bad as I thought it would be. Will get my results on 17th May when I see consultant.

Going on holiday on the 23rd May so hopefully it will be cause for celebration. Going to Lake Garda and a day trip to Venice.

Hopefully will be able to rekindle some of the romance that has has
been lacking in the past year with my partner.

Will keep you all posted with my results.

Thanks for all the support.

Elaine