Recall letter after 1st momogram

Hello  

I had an routine appointment on the 19th May  everything was fine i had no symptoms connected to the breasts and answered all their questions. 

A week letter yesterday i received a recall letter to have an assessment i was shocked and my heart was pounding,  i couldn't sleep or eat. Im due back on the 9th June for the assessment  my partner is coming with me.

All i have been doing is Google search  and even feeling and examining my breast to see if i had missed something. The only thing i could feel was a tiny lump just beside my nipple on the right side just very slightly under the skin..which i have to admit i hadnt noticed before...now im Googling little bumps under skin near nipple...... 

Im just so worried  

Thank you

Marina xx

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  • Hello and thanks for your post

    A mammogram can sometimes show up an area that the doctors are not sure about, but they can't confirm what it is as more information is needed before a result can be given. This often means a repeat mammogram and possibly further tests such as an ultrasound and a biopsy.

    Most women who get a recall turn out not to have cancer. Also, women who have had their first breast screening are more likely to be recalled than those who are having subsequent mammograms. This is because, if there are any question marks there are no previous breast x-rays that the specialist can use to compare 'the problem area' with to look for changes.

    The organisation Breast Cancer Now have information on their website about screening recall and you might like to read it here. This gives a little more detail about the points I have mentioned.

    Waiting when you are worried is stressful, but hopefully you will know more soon.

    Kind regards,

    Celene

  • Thank you so much Celene,

    that was really reassuring and thank you so much for the link.

    Marina xxx

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