Abnormal Mammogram...scared - Cancer: Breast Message Board

tigger326 · 12-28-2005, 12:54 PM

I went for a mammogram today. I had found a lump in my right breast located close to where I had fatty lumps removed 6 years ago. The surgeon had told me then I would find more lumps...
Well, my ob/gyn and I decided on a mammogram since I hadn't had one in so long. I went this morning and after I was done with round one, the
radiologist asked for more films. Then he wanted an ultrasound. I still wasn't overly worried until the ultrasound tech examined a
totally DIFFERENT area of my breast and did so for a long time. Then she asked where I had found a lump and checked there.

Now I am scared. No results for 48 hours. Please pray for me.

WannaBeFreeToRoam · 12-28-2005, 11:48 PM

Hi Tigger,

It sounds like you have a very thorough doctor and technician and breast diagnositc doctor. That is very good that they were able to do things so fast and all in one place! I had a breast lump, that was detected by a yearly mammogram. I then had to go a week later (sooner than most can), to a place 1 hour away and have the diagnostic spot compression mammogram and the ultrasound. I was very lucky and it was small and went away by itself!

Try not to be scared. I know that is hard. I was afraid, waiting for my 2nd mammogram. But, my technician did that too. My lump was in one specific spot, and she checked all of both of my breasts, just to be sure. I think that is just a precaution that they do to most everyone. Just try to keep very, very busy and maybe the time will pass more quickly. It does help a little.

Good Luck and report back to us. We care about you.

Take care.

Wannabe

girlwondering · 01-05-2006, 04:21 AM

I agree with ToBeFreeToRoam. Try not to be worried and try to keep busy. The radiologist has a tough job--they are the final say as to whether something is or isn't wrong--and they have to be thorough! Be grateful for the time they spent!

You may want to follow up with your doctor...let them know you are anxious for the results. They expect it. Keep calling if that makes you feel better. With my mother we were always proactive when finding out test results.

Hope this helps,
Keep us posted! We care!
Karie