Breast scare

Hi, I had my first mammogram in 2014 after having open heart surgery the year before, I was recalled after 3 days. They'd found a cyst and I had to have a needle biopsy that day, fortunately it was benign. I've previously had 2 pre cancerous polyps removed from my cervix and 2 of my sister's have had cervical cancer. can't tell you how scary it is to even have a recall for a mammogram I was scared witless. Sadly my sister in law died last week with ovarian cancer she was only 48 so we are reeling from that news. wishing all who have symptoms the very best of love and luck x

  • Hello Anntwenty

    I'm so sorry to hear that your sister-in-law passed away last week from ovarian cancer. On behalf of the whole Cancer Chat team please accept our condolences. 

    We know that many women who are recalled after a mammogram feel anxious and worried. We often have ladies post here on the forum looking for support and advice after a recall. It's good to hear that your experience of being recalled led to a benign result. Hopefully your story will offer others who find themselves in similar circumstances some reassurance in the future. 

    Sending my best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator