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Thelma1
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18 hours ago

Inconclusive Follow up Mammogram

Hi there everyone,

I wanted to see if anyone out there has had a similar experience to me at their follow up scans.  I was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer about 2 years ago, had a lumpectomy and radiation treatment.  I've been having mammograms every 12 months and up until the last scan it's been "nothing to see here".  At my last mammogram, the radiologist said that they noticed some changes around the site of my scar as compared to the previous scan which could be calcification or something else but that they were not worried enough to do a biopsy so come back in 6 months.  I have to say this was not as reassuring as my previous scans where I could walk away and not have to worry/think about things too much.  I do feel like I am a bit in limbo and the fear of recurrence which I normally manage quite well is somewhat heightened.  Just wondered if anyone else has had a similar experience with their scans (ie not conclusive but advised to sit tight for now)?

Thanks All

 

anxiety
post treatment
scans

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  • Beatha's avatar
    Beatha
    Member
    1 hour ago

    Hi Thelma.  I’m on pretty  much the same timetable as you.  And same treatments.  My cancer couldn’t be seen in a mammogram so I am equally nervous.  But my scans are still followed up by an appointment with my breast surgeon.  So any questions like this can be answered and followed up if need be.  I think you need to follow through and see whoever is responsible for your annual checks.  You should be being followed for five years.  It’s impossible to not worry IMHO,  but you should have back up from a specialist.  Your cancer care centre or surgeon.  What state are you in?  That might help get you more specific advice.  Yeah and you’re not crazy or being silly or stressing over nothing.  It’s all a big huge deal.  Hugs.