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[jaypo]

Keep calm, I was told by a private specialist that as we age,we get increase breast density and I'm sure this can show up as a shadow,may also be a fibroadenoma,this is what I had but they operated to make doubly sure and that's what it was a benign lump,again,please let us know how you get on x

[SarahT]

I too would feel extremely anxious and worried, that's a very natural reaction to something scary going on in your own body.
. I hope you can be reassured that you are being taken seriously and that all the necessary investigations are being arranged swiftly and with care and professionalism. could you call your gp surgery to speak with someone about your fears?

[CLKD]

I don't think that those doing the scans tell us enough!

It's the waiting that can be troublesome.  Take a list of your worries to the next appt..

[Crow Lady]

Got the letter, my next scan is 4th December. Not sure what sort of scan it is.  Was hoping it would be sooner.

[SarahT]

It's good you have an appt coming up. The waiting is so hard when our bodies need some investigations. So hard to stop worrying, we all do it because it's a scary time. I can only advise is you are looking for further  advice,steer clear of any scaremongering websites, we all freak out on those. Keep to websites of reputable health sites,or forums like these. And make sure you are looking after yourself too. X

[CLKD]

I would ring the Dept and ask the question. Make notes!  Also take a list of your concerns with you to the appt.. 

Not a lot can happen to the body between now and 4th Dec., although when I underwent treatment, I wanted to get it done ASAP as I felt that I was in control.  Still here!

[jaypo]

I wonder if it will be an ultrasound,that's what I had & it picked up the cyst. Waiting is the worst,HA is awful but please remember the majority of these things are nothing at all,good luck x

[Crow Lady]

I wonder if it will be an ultrasound,that's what I had & it picked up the cyst. Waiting is the worst,HA is awful but please remember the majority of these things are nothing at all,good luck x

They've already done ultrasounds, nothing shows on them, just a shadow on the mammograms.

[CLKD]

What do U want to do in order to ease your anxiety? 

[Crow Lady]

Had a letter this morning, an appointment for the 30th of this month. Its a xray breast tomosynthesis , apparently its like a  3D mammogram. Spoke to one of my sisters this morning, she said she had something similar a few years ago, turned out to be a dense area, nothing scary. So I'm feeling a little bit less stressed. Just have to keep myself busy, which is easy because I'm always running around for everyone lol.

[jaypo]

I'm guessing density too,the breast area changes so much as we age,good luck,imysure it will be fine  xx

[CLKD]

That's a relief! 

[Katejo]

Had a letter this morning, an appointment for the 30th of this month. Its a xray breast tomosynthesis , apparently its like a  3D mammogram. Spoke to one of my sisters this morning, she said she had something similar a few years ago, turned out to be a dense area, nothing scary. So I'm feeling a little bit less stressed. Just have to keep myself busy, which is easy because I'm always running around for everyone lol.

Fingers crossed! I had the routine mammogram on Tuesday so waiting for the result.

[Crow Lady]

Had the tomosynthesis scan. Went last week for the results. They had me wait 90 minutes after my appointment time then told me they didn't know why I was there as there were no results. They also said there were no notes from the previous visit, so i had to tell them that they gave me 2 ultrasounds and 2 mammograms that day. Said they would ring me. They didn't. I waited a week then rang them, it says on my notes I need an ultrasound. I've already had 2 ultrasounds, it doesn't show up on them. It only shows on mammograms. They haven't got a f*cking clue what they're doing. I am chewed to bits, got loads of stuff going wrong in my life and other health worries.

[CLKD]

That isn't good enough.  Layering worry upon worry 

Could your GP have any results ........ might be worth ringing the surgery to find out.  Were U given a card with your Hospital Ref Number?