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Annual checks and mood

Suehutz
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Hi everyone.

I had my 2nd annual mammogram yesterday, left me in a lot of pain. Apart from that I was wondering if anyone else gets the blues when it comes to their checks?

Don't get me wrong I am so grateful that the cancer was detected, removed with a lumpectomy and radiotherapy. I know I am one of the lucky ones. I did have a rubbish time on the hormone blockers but am off those completely now. Why the low mood? 

Be good to hear how you feel when the annual checks come around.

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    I'm exactly the same, had my 2nd annual mammogram last Wednesday.   My anxiety goes through the roof and this year has been worse than last year.  I'm now waiting for the results. Had a letter after 3 days last year so of course in my head it's bad news this time as I've not heard anything and it's been a week now.  I don't sleep, I'm moody, irritable and scared stiff.  I also found it very painful this time, haven't done before - again making even more scared.  Why can't they just make you have a longer appointment and get the results there and then. I'm grateful every day to still be here of course and have treatment that was successful.  Anastrozole causes its own problems but I'll keep taking them.  Wishing you all the best with your results.

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    Thank you Fenjay. It's awful isn't it but good to know im not alone with this anxiety. Still in pain from mammogram had to call in work sick this morning its so sore.

    Fingers crossed that no news is good news for you.

    Thoughts are with you and thank you, so much, for taking time to respond  xx

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    Thank you Fenjay. It's awful isn't it but good to know im not alone with this anxiety. Still in pain from mammogram had to call in work sick this morning its so sore.

    Fingers crossed that no news is good news for you.

    Thoughts are with you and thank you, so much, for taking time to respond  xx

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