I went to my first mammogram last Tuesday and it was not as painful as I thought it would be-Thank God. My doctor is on vacation so I don't know what the results showed. I know I am being a baby but these sort of things make me very up tight to say the least. I already went through a pap scare which thankfully was nothing serious. It is all this waiting around that freaks me out because my mind wonders. How long does it usually take to let you know if something is wrong. I just hope that if something is not right - they are not waiting for my doctor to come back from her vacation to let me know. I hate being a women - we go through so much. Is there a part of my body I don't have to check-jeeeeze can't take it anymore-LOL.

Hi Kimie, your so right..this waiting game is the worst feeling!!
Take a deep breath and try to imagine hearing only positive results..
Results dont usually take more than a few days...why dont you call your docs office, explain your anxiety..maybe they will call for the results right away..
I am a breast cancer survivor of 4yrs..So glad your getting your routine mammos..dont forget to to monthly self breast exams too!! Early detection is important!
take care now, come back and let us know how things go okay?
hugs,
cj.

Thanks-I do my monthly breast exams religiously. Thanks

Kimie, best wishes to you!
cj.