recall mammogram-decided not to attend

I think it’s a strange post from a newbie.

Oh dear Tilly, you sound a frightened lady to me. You are not the first who would rather not continue investigations, but chances are whatever it is is not as scary as you think. Please for the sake of peace of mind for yourself be brave and have the mammogram. I really do feel for you.

What did the letter say? Did it say further investigation or did that just mean another mammogram, that happened to me and it was just because there was a problem getting a clear image the first time. If I were you I would to and get it checked.willyiu be able to out itto the back of your mind and not think about it or will it always be nagging at you and you worry about why they wanted you back. Your decision but I would go back

Its a good idea for some not to attend medical appointments, as long as its THEIR idea, and its an informed choice.
I always think that's the great thing about being an adult; the ability to choose for oneself.

Thank you Grammaretto I needed to hear some success stories - it seems to be all doom and gloom!

Lily65 is that your idea of a helpful comment or just a personal point of view?
Perhaps it's a joke.
My DH has had a happy and productive 15 yrs since first being diagnosed with kidney cancer, thanks to advances in medical science and the brilliant surgeons.

I do hope all the people on here who do not attend medical appointments let them know they are not coming. Apparently a huge amount of money is wasted by people not turning up for mammograms for example.

I think its a very good idea not to attend medical appointments. Excellent in fact.

Well I don't understand why someone would post on a forum asking for advice or opinions if they didn't want any.
Is it just me?
Others may get good advice too.

Bluebelle If the OP didn't want people to comment, she shouldn't have raised the issue on Gransnet. Those that are commenting are, I think, only doing so with the best intentions.

Entirely your choice. See the Macmillan website for some useful info on pre cancerous cells etc.

That is a confusing story. I don't understand the sequence of events or the reasons for your decision, and I am not sure that you understand the situation.

OP has made up her mind and asks if anyone else has made the same decision under similar circumstances. The answer would appear to be "No".

It is now down to her to think about what is the wisest thing to do next.

The way I read it, you had a routine mammogram three weeks ago, and as a result, and because you were having breast pain, your GP referred you to the breast clinic. The specialist there told you that the changes picked up were purely hormonal and nothing to worry about. Has that specialist advised you to have another mammogram now, or are you talking about not having the next routine one in three years. If the latter is the case, I can see why you would not want to go through the whole cycle of worry and referral, only to be told it was hormonal again?

Anja they cannot diagnose breast cancer alone by mammogram so usually you have an ultrasound scan and a biopsy and get the results a week later. Then they know the grade and type so can start treatment.

Why is everyone giving this lady advice? she has made her mind up and that should be that no need to discuss or try to persuade it’s her choice, end of.
Non starter

Back to your OP!
I have just spoken to a friend in her early 50s who has recovered from breast cancer. She had surgery and radiotherapy and 6 years later has made a complete recovery because it was caught early. Her youngest DS was only 10 so she wanted him to have his mum.
I think she was brave to go through all that when she might have buried her head. Two of our mutual friends went down that other route of alternative medicine and that was their choice but they both died.
I didn't ask her how it was detected but I think hormones or not, I would go for the follow up.

I've now read your post several times and while I know the choice is yours, I'd like to add to the voices encouraging you to rethink and attend the appointment if only to provide clarity.

One thing puzzles me, but then I suppose different hospitals operate different systems. When I had a referral by my GP to a breast cancer clinic and had a mammogram there, it was processed immediately and when I went in to see the consultant about 30 minutes later he had that to refer to.

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My Mum had a recall mammogram, no lump no visible change.
Breast cancer was found and treated - lumpectomy and radiotherapy.
She had 18 happy healthy years saw her Grandchildren married and knew her Great Grandchildren.
I find it hard to believe that anyone would not want to follow medical advice.

I don't get the Tilly Trotter reference, but Phoenix Nights is one of the greatest comedies this country has ever produced

I don’t understand why you are asking on here you already have made your decision so what can anyone here add
I wish you a Happy life

tilllytrotter, what a rotter.

It's such a awful decision I was recalled and box of tissues offered when radiologist said I had to have another mamagram it was so emotional and after all daunting the previous one had jammed my rather large boob in the scanner and had made a blood stream show up they all agreed it was an unfortunate incident I came away distressed but very relieved!!!