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Foxychick
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I'm due for a mammogram on Wednesday, I had a scare 3 years ago and had DCIS and all was fine, now everytime I have to have a mammogram the anxiety gets worse, it's not the actual mammogram that scares me it's waiting for the results that absolutely terrifys me, I know I have to have it done, I have beaten cancer 4 times and I honestly don't think I can do it again.

I had cancer at 13,18,21 and 53, when I was young the fear was't there, but at 53 and now 56 it's just getting worse, I have an illness that causes cancer so I know it will get me one day but I'm not ready just yet.................god this is morbid, sorry.

How do other people cope with this, I'm trying to keep busy, then BANG the fear is back.

  • Hi Foxychick and welcome to Cancer Chat.

    It sounds like you've had a very tough time over the years but it's very inspirational to see you've beaten cancer 4 times and I hope knowing that you've been able to come through this so many times will give you the strength you need to get through this next mammogram.

    I know you're having your appointment today so I just wanted to wish you the very best of luck and let you know we'll be thinking of you. Hopefully some of our members who have been in this position will be along soon to offer their support and advice but I hope this article I've found on how to cope with waiting for news will help keep your anxiety at bay until you've got your results.

    I'm not sure what time you're having your mammogram but if you feel it may help to talk things through with one of our cancer nurses before you go then do give them a call on 0808 800 4040. Their phone lines are open Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m.

    Do let us know how you get on and remember that we're here for you Foxychick.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Offline in reply to Moderator Steph

    Thank you, I had the mammogram at 2pm, I did read your attachment, thank you, there was a giggle at the Don't use Google section, I made that mistake.  I'll keep you posted with any results I get, again thank you.

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