Hello Sam2606

I'm sorry to hear that you've recently been recalled after a routine mammogram. We know that lots of women can find this experience really concerning and it's understandable that you're feeling anxious. 

It sounds like the breast care nurse was trying to give you some reassurance but we know that this period of waiting and uncertainty can be really difficult and it's natural that sometimes we will think about worst-case scenarios. Try to keep in mind that the large majority of women who attend breast clinics are not diagnosed with cancer. 

There is a blog on the Breast Cancer Now website about mammogram recalls that you may find helpful to read through but I really hope that you're able to go away on your holiday tomorrow Sam2606 and try to put this to one side for a few days. Whilst it's natural to feel anxious, worrying won't change the findings on your mammogram but it will leave you feeling worse and spoil your time away. 

Keep in touch and let us know how you get on at the clinic on the 9th. 

Best wishes, 
Jenn
Cancer Chat moderator