I had my surgery (lumpectomy) on 30 March. The oncologist has booked me in for my first set of post op mammograms and ultra sound on Jan 5. Since receiving the appointment letter a week ago I have been totally stressed. I am terrified of what they might find this time. What did they miss? My fears are based on the fact that the initial scans only showed one tumor but postop biopsy found 3. My breast is still sore and tender most days. It is warmer than the other breast as well. The dr's all say this is normal but its a constant reminder. I am not coping well with this. Just needing to vent a bit.

Hi Jacqui Whether it's our first second third et cetera the emotions you describe are what most of us go through. I shiver at the thought. Early 2017 I'm due for follow up scan and mammogram. Deep breaths and happy thoughts Take care

Yes I call it scan anxiety. We all go through it. So your not a lone. I look at it this way , I would rather know than not no. And then get on with some treatment if the news is not good. I sure you will be fine. Best wishes. Wendy

Don't do what I did and forget to take the original mammogram and scans with you. We had to chase around for them as it was done at a different centre a year prior. Then I thought I would be smart and see the GP for the results before the surgeon who generally tells me next to nothing but the results report took more than just a few days and the GP had no info yet so make that appointment a little later. As usual the surgeon told me next to nothing. I suppose if there was something sinister they would have told me.

And don't do what I did and take the original scans to the hospital then wander around and sit in a few places before your appointment because you're early... only to find that you put them down somewhere public and forgot them! Thank goodness someone handed them in! :smile:

Thank you so much for the kind words and support. In a sad way it's nice to know that others worry about the same thing. My partner just does not understand why I am so worried and scared. 'I don't have a copy of my original mammogram and scans but its at the same hospital so hopefully they have them there. The scans are on the Thursday and I see the oncologist a couple days later on the Monday so hopefully he'll fill me in with all the info.

First mammogram and scan coming up

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Mira
Member
9 years ago
And don't do what I did and take the original scans to the hospital then wander around and sit in a few places before your appointment because you're early... only to find that you put them down somewhere public and forgot them! Thank goodness someone handed them in! :smile:
Brenda5
Member
9 years ago
Don't do what I did and forget to take the original mammogram and scans with you. We had to chase around for them as it was done at a different centre a year prior. Then I thought I would be smart and see the GP for the results before the surgeon who generally tells me next to nothing but the results report took more than just a few days and the GP had no info yet so make that appointment a little later. As usual the surgeon told me next to nothing. I suppose if there was something sinister they would have told me.
wendy_h67
Member
9 years ago
Yes I call it scan anxiety. We all go through it. So your not a lone. I look at it this way , I would rather know than not no. And then get on with some treatment if the news is not good. I sure you will be fine. Best wishes. Wendy
iserbrown
Member
9 years ago
Hi Jacqui
Whether it's our first second third et cetera the emotions you describe are what most of us go through. I shiver at the thought. Early 2017 I'm due for follow up scan and mammogram.
Deep breaths and happy thoughts
Take care

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