Just wanted to write about my experience yesterday with the hope it may help somebody in a similar position. Everybody will recall how scary a recall appointment is and those that get good news, what a relief. Try to remember not to behave like some ladies did at breast clinic yesterday jumping for joy and shouting how they had the all clear when some ladies were in the waiting room to see a consultant because their news was not so good. I could just see more sadness and ‘why me’ on their faces. I was genuinely delighted for the ladies with good news but felt overwhelming sadness for those that were dealing with tragic findings. Please be sensative at these appointments and the best way to celebrate good news is with a small donation to Breast Cancer Care if you are able,
I went to a routine mammogram my first a week ago. I assumed everything would be fine and in fact had a few letters previously and never got round to making that appointment.
I had the x rays but the nurse had to do a few as could not get an accurate picture. My breasts are small so not sure why that was!
I got home tonight and got the letter asking me to attend on Thu for a full routine examination.
The letter was general so nothing specific.
Now worried, scared etc…
I will book a days leave as I do not want work to know until I know.
Thankfully we do have private health care so that is one less worry if the worst happens.
There is no history in the family and I have no outward signs eg lumps, dimping etc.
hi Gerri,
Mostly recalls do not turn out to be bc, but the mammo has done its job in picking up something that needs a closer look.
I was also recalled & to my amazement did have a bc that was caught early, now through treatment (lumpectomy, radiotherapy, tamoxifen) & back to life as normal.
If on the off chance it is bc, it is very treatable these days, with most women going onto make a full recovery. The nhs is pretty good at dealing with this.
let us know how you get on.
ann x