Breast Cancer Care Forum

Hi QoC   Thank you for your post on here - I have found it really helpful.  I had my first mammo scan less than 2 weeks ago and have already received a recall letter for an appointment in 3 days time.  Think I'm still in shock from the letter and just feeling numb with every scenario going through my head.  Haven't talked to anyone about it yet as husband abroad working until the end of next week which is also after my second appointment!!  Your post has really helped me think things through properly and I hope I am worrying about nothing and it will all just be routine.  It's definitely a case of the "not knowing" which is the worst thing to have to endure.   Thanks again for your post.   MM ... View more

Hi JJ Thank you so much for your supportive reply to my message.  I still feel numb about it all and at the moment am just thinking the worst news is going to be given to me on the 23rd.  The timing of all this couldn't have been any worse as I'm due to start a new job on June 4th so I really don't need this on my mind at all.  It's a job I've been waiting months and months for as well.  My husband rang a few times yesterday as he always does when he's away working.  I had to carry on as normal and just pretend everything was fine and I was okay.  He's not due back to the 23rd or 24th so there is no way he'll be able to come to the clinic appointment with me.  And when he does get back I am dreading the kind of news I may have to tell him.  It's really hard not to think the worst things but I'm so scared as I have literally received the letter just over a week after my first scan when they told me at the clinic I'd get the results in 3-4 weeks.  Is this a bad sign that I got the second appointment so quickly, literally 2 weeks to the day since my first scan????  I can't help but think that this is not good and that it couldn't have come at a worse time.    I think you were very brave to go to your appointment on your own - how are you doing now JJ?  I hope all your treatment has gone well for you.  I don't think I'm going to be able to go on my own as I know my mind will be all over the place and I will need someone there to take in all the details for me so that I'm then able to tell my husband whatever the outcome is.    Thanks again for your support on here JJ.   MM ... View more

Hi I just had my first Mammogram on 8th May and received a letter today, 18th May, about 2 hours ago recalling me for more tests.  I don't think I can quite believe it and to make matters worse hubby is abroad working and I'm at home on my own - in a bit of shock I think.  Needed to talk to someone so came straight to this forum.  My next appointment is less than a week away, 23rd May and I don't even know if my husband is going to be home to come with me.  I also don't want to tell him while he's away working as I don't want to worry him!!  Can I ask if women going back for a second screening would normally take their husbands or partners, or a female friend instead?  Have so many scenarios going through my mind now am not quite sure what to think.  Feeling a bit numb to be honest. xx ... View more