Hi
My mom has recieved a appaointment for a second scan as apparently her first one revealed something, is this usually bad news? Please help me and im worried sick.
Dear Becky
I am sorry to read you are feeling so worried and would like to suggest that you may find it helpful to talk to one of our helpliners, the line is open until 5pm today on 0808 800 6000. The helpline opens 9am-5pm Mon-Fri and 9am-2pm Sat. Our helpliners are specialist breast care nurses and will be able to offer you advice and support regarding your concerns.
Best wishes
Lucy
Hi Becky,
How frightening for you, your mom and all concerned. I think ‘sit tight’, is the only advice I would give you. It is so scary, and I’m sure everyone here will agree. Try not to jump to any conclusions sweetie. When this kind of news is received our brains start to torture us with all the possibilities, take a deep breath (or 20), and try to stay calm. Waiting is the hardest thing to do, I hope your mom is due to go in really soon, if the appt is a way off, why not call the unit at the hospital and ask if they have a cancellation list? Some hospitals do, and it could mean getting an earlier appt.
Try to stay positive Becky.
Thinking of you and your mom,
Sara.
I can second what Sara says Becky.
I was called for a second scan last April along with quite a few other ladies. ‘Try’ not to worry, easier said than done I know, but not all second call-ups turn out to be bad at all, so hold on tight and think positive.
Best wishes to you and your mum.
Linda xx
Thank you all for your support, my mom has a appointment at 9.30 on wed 6th feb. I am worried as well because of how soon they have recalled her, she was only screened on fri 25 jan, I just feel with the nhs if they call you back really soon its usually bad news. I feel so lost and useless at the moment, and i cant imagine what my moms thoughts are.
I have been reading through the topics on here this afternoon, and I have to say you are all brave and fantastic people, I take my hat off to you all, thank you for replying to me.
Hi Becky, Sara again, a fast recall does not necessarily mean bad news! Sometimes sweetheart, it’s just the system working as it should, and ‘if’ there is a problem, the sooner your mom is seen the better, right? And if there isn’t the sooner you can all relax and party!! Dig deep B, find your strength, for your mom and for yourself. The NHS really does get it right, way more often that they’re given credit for, the negative stories are sadly the ones that make the headlines!
Keep taking those deep breaths love,
Wishing the best of news for you and your mom.
Sara x