Waiting for breast clinic appointment for further tests after mammogram. I'm absolutely terrified. What can I expect? I can't stop ovethinking everything

Hi

had my first mammogram on Monday. I have no symptoms. Got a letter yesterday to say I have to go for further tests on 20th. I’m absolutely terrified and dreading going. Has anyone any advice on what to expect and how to stop overthinking everything. I’m 53. 
thanks so much for reading x

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  • Hi Kitty.  I just wanted to reassure you that the majority of women who get called back for further investigations, have found no cancer.  They probably just wanted to do an ultrasound to make double certain because some people have dense breast tissue.  So normally at a breast clinic they do a mammogram but you have had that.  Then if they want to investigate further they do an ultrasound of breast and sometimes in the armpit.  If anything suspicious is found, they do a biopsy.  This is like a one stop shop.  I took my husband with me for moral support. It is very hard not to overthink things.  Good luck for your appointment.  Let me know how you get on.

    Leex

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  • Hi Kitty.  I just wanted to reassure you that the majority of women who get called back for further investigations, have found no cancer.  They probably just wanted to do an ultrasound to make double certain because some people have dense breast tissue.  So normally at a breast clinic they do a mammogram but you have had that.  Then if they want to investigate further they do an ultrasound of breast and sometimes in the armpit.  If anything suspicious is found, they do a biopsy.  This is like a one stop shop.  I took my husband with me for moral support. It is very hard not to overthink things.  Good luck for your appointment.  Let me know how you get on.

    Leex

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