One year on and getting scared

Hi Jaybee

You me both I could have writen your post. I have my first annual mammo on 6/10/11.

The positive for me when I spoke to lovely receptionist told her my fears & she has arranged for me to see radiologist after to get result there & then. What a relief, going on holiday Thursday so focusing on that at moment. Apparently you can be called to either of the 2 local hospitals in Oxford but only the 1 I'm going to pre-arrange to see the radiologist; I'd be in a right mess if I had to wait for a letter.

I hope next year I won't be as concerned.

Big hugs, please let us know how you get on.

I know what you mean, I am waiting for the results of my 1st annual mammogram, I had it on the 31st August. Fortunately I didn't have a run up to it, as I was seeing my BCN for a genetics clinic and she asked if I had had my mammo, so they fitted me in, and saved me a second visit. I am hoping no news is good news.

I keep winding my self up, as I had breast conserving surgery I still have some breast tissue left in my dodgy boob,and it has been aching a bit recently. Partly psychosomatic and partly not being as rigorous with my stretches as I should be. I have to keep telling my self that it will all be OK. I don't have my follow up with the consultant until November.

Jen

Hi Ladies,

Reading through this thread understand all the anxieties the BC brings and the annual mamms. I was DX last September and had MX/DEIP Flap and was told at the time BC doesn't jump from one breast to the other, the op was very successful and by May this year feeling confident having had second recon (nipple) which looks great. All going along tickertyboo when three weeks later after seeing my BS for 6 monthly check, I found another lump in my good breast, upshot was I had another primary in my right breast and had to have another MX in June. I was told this was a chance in a million for this to happen and I was just incredibly unlucky. I'm recovering well (had LD Flap) but left me rather shaken as you can imagine. The point of this is, it is so rare for you to get the BC in both breasts according to my BS, so please try not to worry about the check up, I'm sure everything will be absolutely fine, it's so normal to worry about these things, as REVCAT says it's the pesky fairy nagging in your ear.
Take care all of you, Chrissyx

I have no faith in mammograms as my cancer did not show up. I will insist on ultra sound as that is what picked up on the invasive lobular carcinoma.

Janet, hope it went OK today.

I posted earlier that I was waiting for my results, and good news, I got my letter today and to quote 'the mammograms taken show no evidence of breast cancer', so that is a relief, hope you all get the same result as me.

Jen

Cheers, Jen, that is great news.
Chrissie, tell me I am not going totally crazy-are you wearing a different hat this evening?

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sorry I did not see this post until today (Feb 11th 2012). I wear lots of hats, and I think that beret (pink one) I was wearing on going out to the shops I think. I think the other thing I had on my head was a fascinator as that was taken at my sons wedding. I do wear a lot of hats though, they keep my head warm!!!!! Jen, glad that your results were good, if I havent said before, which I think I have.....doh!!!! It is now February 2012 and I have my mammogram (1st year) on March 1st, then on the 28th March I have my appointment with the onc for the results. I dont think I will be able to wait that long, I know I will be anxious about it, just wonder if I can get them sooner to put my mind at rest. I know, this is going to be an ongoing thing, worrying about results etc. so I should get used to it. x

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Whiterabbit, I want to do a runner as well, get very agitated in waiting rooms. If I could just go in and then see someone straight away it would be great, but it isn't like that. Oh well, only a few more weeks to wait. Good luck anyone else in the same boat! x

Hi All
Went for my anniversary mammo first post op today. Didn't have to wait long which is good , as I could feel anxiety coming on.

I have to say it was my most uncomfortable mammo yet, but I guess a small price to pay. Thought I might get results same day, but am now back,in the waiting room for a couple of weeks.

My OH took me for some retail therapy after, then a naughty large glass of wine.

Thank you all for your kind thoughts, sometimes I disappear for a while when things get scarey- it is my way of coping

Thinking of you too Chrissy & all.
Will let you know my results either way.
Thnx for listening.
Love Alis
Xxx

GOOD NEWS!!!!!! I had my mammograms just over a week ago (1 year check up) and I had a letter today to say that it was "ALL CLEAR" no cancer detected at all. I am so HAPPY!!!!! Now for a celebration, going out to get that all important bottle of wine.....lots of love chris xxxxxxxxx

Hi Chrissy
Congrats on results, I am really pleased for you, that will be a huge relief & weight off your shoulder.
Enjoy your wine , I will raise a glass for you!,
I hope I can report the same news, still havent got mine yet - keep running to the door each time postman comes, but the letter I want most is not there. Still makes you scared opening it though lol...
Have a lovely evening.
Love Alis
Xxx

hi chrissy that is great news that you got letter that it is all clear. I wish you happy and prosperous life ahead.