Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => Other Health Discussion => Topic started by: monalisa on September 18, 2025, 05:43:12 AM
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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 .
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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.
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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
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This might help you Monalisa.
https://breastcancernow.org/about-us/blogs/i-ve-been-recalled-after-a-mammogram-have-i-got-breast-cancer