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Deanne
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12 years ago

Follow up mammogram and ultrasound

Well went and had my mammogram etc and have had a peek at the films (also tried to see if the staff's faces gave anything away!) Definitely no sign of DCIS in the other breast but I honestly would have no idea about whether there was anything else to worry about. I still cannot see where the tumor was on last year's mammogram only the DCIS was clear to me. So will just have to wait until I see the surgeon next Wednesday. One thing did concern me, they kept me waiting for a while after the ultrasound and said they had to ring a doctor off premises. Hopefully this was just because he/she had slipped out for a coffee and was not around to give the all clear that everything was visible on the films! They did an ultrasound on the mastectomy side too which was reassuring from a thoroughness point of view. Now to keep myself busy till next Wednesday! :) Deanne xxx
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    Deanne
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    12 years ago
    Wow Ronnie! That sounds excellent. I think the more we learn and do for our bodies the better. I really think our emotions and thoughts have more of an impact on our physical health than we realize. I find a little meditation and deep breathing seems to be having a calming effect on me. My family tell me I am much easier to live with too! :)
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    Deanne
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    12 years ago
    Not sure whether everyone has the ultrasound. It may depend on your age and circumstances. My surgeon wanted both. You take care too. Deanne xxx
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    Deanne
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    12 years ago
    Yes they did mammogram and ultrasound on the 'good' boob and also checked lymph nodes on both sides. The person doing the ultrasound did say that not everywhere does the ultrasound on the mastectomy side, so you might want to check about that. I was happy to have that extra check because of course there is always a little breast tissue still there even after a mastectomy. I feel better just having had the scans and now am determined to have a great weekend. Apparently my husband has a surprise planned for me tomorrow, so this is a great distraction. Take care. Deanne xxx
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    jenpen
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    12 years ago

    Great Deanne...mammo and ultrasound done! Your best sleep will be after next Wed though - that horrible waiting game continues hey?

    I have mine booked for 24 June....trying not to worry about it but I think that could be difficult as the time gets closer!  Will have to adopt some of your positive mindfulness techniques!

    Question......do they do mammo AND ultrasound on the good boob? When they do ultrasound on the mastectomy side, do they check the whole area including lymph nodes under the arm too?

    Take care...Jenny x

     

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    Robyn_W
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    12 years ago
    How stressful Deanne.Keep busy and Wednesday will be here quickly!Im sure the results will be fine:) Take carexoxRobyn
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    Merlins_mum
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    12 years ago
    Well done on getting this stage over. Liked your flushes post. So hot here I never know if I am having a flush or am just too hot! Mind you I don't think I get them as severe as others. Also I would have tried to peek at the scans too! Funny aren't we Pleased you are well. You look great. Cheers Juliexx