I am so scared. Mammogram call back.
 

I finally went yesterday for my mammogram. I kept putting it off, stupid me. I didn't realize it had been 3 years since my last one. I just got a call from the radiology dept and they want me to come back in for additional views and an ultrasound. She said the radiologist wants to check an asaymetical area on the left breast that appears denser than on the last mammogram. They can't get me in until 4/9. I am so scared and worried. Any prayers and similar experiences that turned out to be normal are much appreciated.

Patti, I know those phone calls can be scary , however in most cases it does end up being a fatty tissue, so try not to worry.. I did have cancer it was cervical and not breast and I really believe if he thought it was something VERY serious he would get you right in... Its hard not to worry but you have to try to remain calm and pray for the best.. I had to repeat my mamo.. 2 times.. it was nothing more then fatty tissue build up , Prayers being sent your way ;)

Oh, Patti. My imaging place does this to me every other year for the past 10 or 12. I have cysts in my breasts apparently from time to time and they always want to be sure they are benign so every other year I get the call back with the wording about the irregular, dense area they want to double check and I go in for a diagnostic mammo and then sonogram. So far, all dense irregularities have been determined to be cysts and I've not had to have a biopsy. Seven or eight years back I got so tired of it I went to a breast surgeon who basically told me to get used to it and be grateful we had such a good screening system at Baylor Hospital and it was what they did - f/u anytime there were changes in the breast tissue and that it happens frequently in older women. She did not specify exactly what "older" was but I guessed whatever that means as to age, unless you're young, they find things worthy of f/u fairly frequently. So, my such last call was in January 2012, as was my last diagnostic mammo and sono - both determined to be negative for evidence of cancer. So just because they found something in your breasts on screening mammo, unless you are a pretty young woman, I think it is usually fairly routine. Maybe if you call back and tell them you are pretty worried, they can get you in sooner. Where I have mine done, they get you in within the week for f/u and then you see two radiologists while you are there and leave with your answer.

OMGosh Patti you have had too much for one person. I'm keeping you and your family in my daily prayers.

P. S. You are in my prayers too, of course.

Thanks so much. I feel better knowing you have had call backs and everything was ok. I asked if they could get me in sooner and she said they would put me on a cancellation list. She said it wasn't marked urgent so I have to wait for the first available appt. She did say it would take 2 hours and I would have results before I left. After going through all this with Ken I am just so stressed.

Just wanted to add that I too have had several recalls, several sonograms.....nothing alarming. I think by not having you on the urgent list, you are OK. better safe for them to always check out everything they see. Praying for you hon....

Gosh Patti...I feel just sick that you are going through this scare and I'm praying that is all it is. I'm upset that they won't get you in sooner. As I told you on the phone, if you can't get in until April 9, they should call closer to that date. Shame on them for making you wait and I hope you can get yourself in sooner. As you said, it's not an emergency to them, but to you it is. I send lots of hugs, my dear friend. Love you!

If it's not urgent, I suspect it is just a looksee in depth the radiologist wants, really just a second opinion, for your protection and his. If it were anything very bad or sure looking, they would get you right in. So try not to worry and depending upon the sono, that radiologist may want a biopsy just to be absolutely sure if the dense area is very small and hard to visualize well on film or sono. You have seen so much with Ken, I can't blame you for being worried, but this sounds like it is just our system checking to be sure. And hereafter, back your ears and go in every single year! Just tell us each year ahead of time and we'll be praying you through.

I have had a callback as well. They did an ultrasound. It was a "family of cysts". They were joking w me; some ppl grow cysts - I grow whole families of them. When they are multiple and close together it looks like a dense area. Hopefully you're just a "cysty-gal" too. I will keep this in my prayers.

sending prayers for you hoping is nothing...

Patti, I have known many women who received call backs on mammograms and everything turned out fine. I am praying that it will be the same for you.

Patti, I too have had call backs for dense breasts and all has been fine. Sending prayers for good results on your f/u.

Hey Patti sorry that you have a call back. I worked in a medical office for 5 years and I know that call back could be for many reason. I think in your case it maybe because you have not taken a mammo in 3 year they have nothing to compare this one to. if it were alarming then they would just tell you to come in without an appointment. but whatever the case may be my prays are with you..please up date us..hugs

Try not to worry too much. The new mammography equipment picks up much more now than the old images. So there are a lot more call back.

Bless your heart! I will keep you in my prayers. This has happened to my sister before and everything turned out to be just fine. Praying that yours will be the same way. Hugs to you sweetie.

Sending good thoughts your way... hang in there, think positive thoughts and know that you have people here who hope for the best for you!!

Take care...

You have all made me feel so much better. I love YT. I am going to stay positive and hope and pray for the best. I am going to call my doctor tomorrow to see what she has to say. Thanks to all!

Sending prayers

I don't know exact details, but my mom had to go back in after because of a lump they found that ended up being nothing. Keep positive and try not to worry. Sending prayers your way.

Oh my! Prayers and healing thoughts said for you! Happened to my Mom too... ended up being nothing. ...

Patti, I just wanted to add to what everyone has said, many people, including myself have been called back and it has turned out to be nothing. I usually get a second film of my left breast and sometimes they see it right then but there have been a couple of times I have had to go back in.

I'll be keeping you and your hubby in my prayers. You've got so much on your plate right now. Hugs.

I personnally showed something on my first one when I was 34. They rushed me right to ultrasound and it was fine. I think the hardest part is waiting but I think this is a pretty normal deal and seems like they would get you in faster if they were seriously concerned. Sending good thoughts your way.

I had 2 callbacks a few years ago and I know exactly how you feel. It turned out to be nothing. I will keep you in my prayers Patti.

I've also been called back after a mammogram and everything was fine. But I'm so sorry you have to wait and worry until the 9th to know more.

Still thinking of you and Ken, and sending prayers every day.

i have been called back before as well. it was my first one but everything turned out fine. i will keep you in my thoughts. it just may be they didnt take the picture view correctly. please try not to worry...easier said than done but just try to occupy your mind with other things. =*(())

I'm called back every time. If you have fiber cystic breasts then you will most always be called back & usually nothing to worry about. I will be praying for you that it is NOTHING.

Thanks so much! My doctor read the report and said nothing alarming jumped out at her. Pretty much said what you all have been saying. Trying to keep positive.

I'm so sorry that you have to wait so long for another appointment and that you are so frightened. I wish you didn't have to go through this, and I am praying for health for both you and Ken.

There, you see I am sure everything will be just fine.;) I will still be praying for you just to be on the safe side.