Hi JayLou10,

A very warm welcome to our forum.

I can empathise with your situation. I was recalled after a routine mammogram too and I was in a terrible state, waiting for my follow-up appointment. After all of the stress and worry, the second mammogram was clear. Was this your first mammogram, or have you had one previously? There are more recalls after the first one than any other. This is because there are no previous images to compare with. Don't worry about being weepy - it goes along with the territory! Besides, shedding those tears, is a good stress reliever and that is something that you'll need at this stage. 

Unfortunately, our over active imaginations don't help and take us to all sorts of dark places. Fortunately, the reality is seldom as bad as we imagine. I am glad to see that you don't have long to wait for your appointment. Try to steer clear of consulting "Dr Google" in the meantime. Much of the information is poorly researched, out of date and aimed at the more spectacular cases. This won't give you any reassurance or answers and will only serve to scare you further.

Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Thank you for your kind words. This is my second mammogram. My mind has done all Dr Googles work with out the googling! I will let you know how I get on xx

You are brave honey your a strong independent woman you've got this once tomorrow is over then it's just waiting for your results which wont take long to come back, you can do this I no you can keep busy, get out of the house go for a walk ride a bike if you have one stay busy do something that makes the time go by fast,. Before you no it you'll be given your results, remember right every thing down on paper that you want to ask the surgeon even if you can ask the words out loud the nurse will read them out for you best of luck love let me no how you get on

Thank you for your advice

Hi Angelwings,  you really do sound like one strong, determined lady..  I really like your advice about making lists for what you need in the house and what to ask consultants etc.  It does pay to be prepared and have a positive attitude.  I had stage 3 lobular breast cancer 12 years ago and now it has come back but has spread to pelvis, spine, ribs, skull etc so it is not cureable.  I always make notes before I see oncologist.  I wish everyone on here a positive journey, we can do this.  Oh yes and eat what you want and drink what you want.  I had a glass of wine after the first chemo session.  Keep to your normal routine was best advise I was given.

Lee x

You are right I need to be less gloomy and get myself in a better place.Arm myself with chick lit to read so I don’t get too panicky when the outpatient clinic runs late. Rejoin life instead of hiding away and watching trash tv. 

Hello there. Did you have an update please? Keen to hear how you are doing. 

I have nearly finished my treatment -last phesgo injection yesterday.

i can then get on with life and do things I want to do and catch up with friends instead of seemingly always hanging around hospitals

HI Jill,

It's been a long time, but I'm so glad to hear that you are nearing the end of your treatment and can get back to living a normal life. It'll be great to leave all those hospital visits behind you!

Jolamine xx

Thank you Jolamine. I will try not to worry about recurrence because worry8ng just erodes your life and I want to make the most of my freedom.

just a zoledronic infusion to have in a couple of weeks then I can just moan about the heat like everyone else!

Jill xx

Hi Jill,

Worrying about recurrence is futile - there's nothing we can do to prevent recurrence.  Besides, once you finish treatment and get back to living life again, there will be plenty of more worthwhile things to worry about!

Jolamine xx

You are so right Jolamine onwards and upwards etc etc

jillx

You are so right Jolamine onwards and upwards etc etc

jillx