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Dizzydame
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Hi All, 

I am new to the forum.  I have been recalled after a routine mammogram.  The information given in my letter is basically saying there was insufficient information.  I am terrified I have breast cancer.  I almost have myself in the grave.  I should imagine this has gone through all of your minds to.  I go on Thursday for further investigation.  I have been reading about recalls, they all say the same that 5 out every 100 women get a recall, only 1 in 4 of those recalled have cancer.  I cannot stop crying.  I lost my dad in April and my mum in October.  I don't want to die.

 

Kate

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    HI Kate,

    I was nursing my father-in-law in December/January. Unfortunately, he died 6 days after being diagnosed with cancer, so it has been a busy and sad time.

    I presume that this is how I have missed your latest post, but I am delighted to hear that your news was good. I am glad to hear that you are now back to breathing and eating again - both very important functions!

    I'm glad to hear that you will follow up with 3 year mammogram and , hope that they never show up anything untoward.

    Stay well.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

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    Hi Diddly,

    Welcome to the forum.

    I am glad to hear that you are taking your hubby with you tomorrow. Have you also drawn up a list of questions for your consultant? It can be helpful to do this before each appointment, as it is all too easy to forget everything you want to say, when you are under pressure at your consultation.

    This is always a scary time when you are waiting for a diagnosis, but, sadly we all have to go through it.

    I shall be thinking of you tomorrow and hope that there are no worst case scenarios. We all tend to feel like this when we are waiting for results, but fortunately, it doesn't  always turn out to be so.

    Please let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

     

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