Mammogram Recall

I’m glad your worst fears haven’t come to fruition Pinksweetpea.

Dora, I will be having a lumpectomy soon. I was diagnosed with a small tumour at the end of September but couldn’t have the lumpectomy straight away as my platelet count was low and I had to see a haematologist. I had the all clear for surgery on Thursday and anticipate having the lumpectomy soon. I’m glad all went well. Did you have the sentinel nodes checked at the same time?

Grannymary I didn’t tell anybody about the recall except my husband and waited until after the biopsy to tell my two sons and daughter’s in law. Like you I didn’t want to worry them. I hope all goes well for you on Wednesday. I read somewhere that 80% of recalls are found to be non-cancerous.

Janet43- I hope all goes well with your operation. Mine was straightforward, and the hospital staff were all immensely caring. I’m more or less back to normal, my scar is small and I haven’t needed painkillers. I didn’t have any lymph nodes removed. I’m just waiting for the results now- I should know in another two or three weeks if the op was successful. You will probably feel tired after the op for a week or two- mine was 8 days ago and I’m still taking it easy.

Just thought I would update on my recall for breast screening. I had my appointment yesterday, they didn’t want another mammogram, they did a very painful ultrasound and a biopsy. Apparently I have got micro calcifications which may or may not be cancerous. Results next week so will have to my fingers crossed and my worries under control until Friday. Haven’t told anyone except my sister and my line manager at work and hopefully all will be well and I won’t need too

Grannymary - They may ring you before your appointment like they did me, I know how you are feeling with the waiting, it's a worrying time, finger's crossed for you that yours is ok like mine was. Keep us updated and hope it's good news for you.

Oh grannymary I so hope it is going to be fine. How awful to be so worried. Friday must seem like an age away. Take solace from the ladies on here who have faced this too.

Thank you both for taking the time to reply. PinkSP I won’t get my hopes up about an early phone call but it’s good to hear it may happen. Thank you for the flowers Gmelon. I would send some back if I knew how to.

Good luck for Friday grannymary - the waiting is very stressful. Hope you can keep yourself busy and not allow worry to dominate (I’m good at giving advice, but not necessarily following it!)

Good news and bad news at my appointment yesterday. Firstly abnormal cells found are pre cancerous so not life threatening at present. And then the bad news. Because of the way they are spread throughout the breast tissue the best course of treatment is a mastectomy. There then followed a very practical conversation about when and where and whether I would want reconstruction etc. DS left the room at that point, only so much info he wants about his mums boobs. I spent the rest of the day with him and his partner, home last night, bed and now sitting here this morning in disbelief thinking did she really say that? But she did and I know it’s better news than many others get but still in shock and trying to take it in.

I’m pleased your condition is pre- cancerous- I’m assuming ductal carcinoma in situ? I’m sorry you have been recommended a mastectomy, however. Macmillan has some information about surgery for DCIS ( you may already know this.) You seem to have the support of your family, however, speaking from my own experience, it was good to know that I had help with housework from a professional cleaner after the operation. It meant that when family came to visit I could spend time chatting to them rather than having them help to do housework. Do contact the breast cancer nurses at your hospital if you are anxious or have any questions. When I got my diagnosis I was in shock too, but am grateful that modern technology and regular screening have meant that pre- cancers are picked up and many lives can be saved.

Thank you for all your kind messages. I think I’m getting my head round it now, shock must be wearing off. I am greatful that this has been picked up at an early stage before it has become life threatening. Thank heavens for breast screening.
I’ll certainly give some thought to a cleaner, haven’t thought about the practicalities of it all yet. DGS’s mother is very good and has offered to help with my jack russell, walking etc which will be a great help and everything else will have to be worked out as it comes up.

Grannymary - Sorry to hear it was not the news you hoped, but at least they have caught it early and not spread, still it must have been a shock for you and a lot to take in at the time.

grannymary not the news you hoped for, I really felt for you sitting the next morning with a sense of disbelief- it’s a lot to take in. Hope things go ahead smoothly for you from now in.