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My mum recently had her routine mammogram and I’m really anxious

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My mum recently had her routine mammogram and has now received a letter asking her to go back for some more tests.

I know being called back doesn’t automatically mean something is wrong, and I’ve read that this can happen because they want a closer look at something or need additional images, but I’m struggling not to worry about it.

I suffer with health anxiety, so my mind is obviously jumping to the worst-case scenario, even though I know there could be many completely harmless reasons she’s been called back.

Has anyone else in the UK had this happen after a routine breast screening? What happened when you went back for the additional tests?

I’m probably just looking for some reassurance and other people’s experiences while we wait for her appointment.

  • Offline in reply to Moderator Jenn

    Today’s the day. I’ve hardly slept and I’m feeling incredibly anxious, both physically and mentally. I have so many thoughts and different scenarios going through my head, and I’m finding it really difficult to switch my brain off.

    Her appointment isn’t until this afternoon, so I’ve still got a few hours to get through, which feels like a long time right now.

    But I just wanted to say a massive thank you to everyone who has commented and supported me over the past two weeks. I’ve read through your comments so many times whenever I’ve felt anxious, and they’ve genuinely helped me get through the waiting.

    Once we know more, I’ll come back and let everyone know how she got on. 

  • Offline in reply to Jenny3109

    Today’s the day. I’ve hardly slept and I’m feeling incredibly anxious, both physically and mentally. I have so many thoughts and different scenarios going through my head, and I’m finding it really difficult to switch my brain off.

    Her appointment isn’t until this afternoon, so I’ve still got a few hours to get through, which feels like a long time right now.

    But I just wanted to say a massive thank you to everyone who has commented and supported me over the past two weeks. I’ve read through your comments so many times whenever I’ve felt anxious, and they’ve genuinely helped me get through the waiting.

    Once we know more, I’ll come back and let everyone know how she got on. 

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