I received the call yesterday that I needed to come back for a 2nd mammogram. Neither my doctor nor I detected any lumps so how worried should I be? My sister said the same thing happened to her and she was fine. My son is not yet 3 and I am worried that this could be the worst. Does anyone have any words of comfort?
Hi there
Being recalled for a second mammogram could be for a few reasons. They may need a clearer picture as the first wasn’t good enough - it may not have covered all the area they need to examine. Or they may want a different angle. They may have seen something they are not sure of and what another clearer picture. It doesn’t mean at all that there is definitely cancer there. This is one of the biggest trouble with screening - the anxiety is causes whilst you wait and stew for the results whilst your mind goes on overdrive.
Why don’t you ring the clinic and ask why the need you to return - it will be written on your notes so not hard for someone to give you an answer.
I remember that feeling on being recalled - I only had to wait 3 days to go,but it was awful and I was scared. I echo what Cathy has said - 2 of my friends were recalled recently and it was nothing, just the radiographer wanting a clearer picture. Try not to worry too much (impossible I know)
Hi Cathy and Chipper,
Thanks for your words. I feel like a dolt even worrying but this has never happened to me before. I still have a week before my second test but I am trying to keep a more positive attitude. The clinic form said they needed additional imaging to complete my evaluation. That doesn’t sound so bad, does it?
nervousnelly
hi nelly - am sorry you have to go through this wait-it’s horrid. I can’t say it’ll be ok because we can’t know that - it might be that they just need a closer look to be sure it’s ok (which is what happened with my friend)- they are very thorough and like to be absolutely sure. Let’s really hope it’s just that…check in here any time for moral support ! xxchipperxx
Now I understand how many women go through this horrible wait and worry for what turns out to be nothing. This is what happened to me! Dense tissue and come back in 6 months! Thanks to all of you for listening. I will continue to pray for you all!