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[monalisa]

I am nearly 66 years old and I went for my routine mammogram, I have just received a letter in the post from the breast screening clinic saying they want me to go for further testing , I am concerned and I am naturally worried, at the initial mammogram the procedure really hurt I have very small breasts and trying to get them into the clamps was difficult.

Any ladies out there who have been through this who can offer advice please .

[Aprilflower]

First of all don't panic.  Most women who are recalled do not have a serious issue. 

Secondly, check the letter for a phone number.  If you are really stressed call up and ask the reason for the recall.  I did this and it helped a great deal.

Thirdly, if you have been having your regular 3 yearly checks, and have small breasts, it's likely that anything that does need treatment will be a very early problem.  This was the case with me.

Good luck and try not to worry.

[jaypo]

Just to echo what Aprilflower said,don’t read too much into it, I have been recalled twice now,cysts are VERY common and they simply have to investigate if anything different shows up. I too have small breasts and can sympathise,as I know how painful it is between those blasted clamps.
My letter stated that out of all the recalls,something like 95% (or higher,can’t quite remember) are perfectly ok
Do please let us know how you get on

[Aprilflower]

This might help you Monalisa.

https://breastcancernow.org/about-us/blogs/i-ve-been-recalled-after-a-mammogram-have-i-got-breast-cancer