tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34866775.post4973070455069232731..comments2023-06-14T06:46:23.844-05:00Comments on Savvy Working Gal: A second mammogram required; questions answeredSavvyworkinggalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08159197609419858161noreply@blogger.comBlogger112125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34866775.post-58681520108797083312017-12-15T21:00:59.025-06:002017-12-15T21:00:59.025-06:00Thanks for this. Good clear info from those with ...Thanks for this. Good clear info from those with experience helps so much to calm fears. My screening mammo brought a callback. First time for 3d scan. Dense breasts obscure potential problems. Recommended a six month recheck. Call back. Sonogram showed small cyst, right side, "probably benign." This with greater than 90% certainty. Next was the screening due six more months. Again 3d. Again call back. Right breast clear; cyst gone (reabsorbed?) But two suspicious microcalcifications in left breast. Biopsy this past Tuesday. I managed to keep calm while waiting for the biopsy but after, waiting for lab results was distressing. The bloc helped and especially to remind me to be glad for the aggressive and vigilant care at the Center here. This afternoon the nurse-navigator called with good news...both benign...no cancer. Relieved to be in the 80% with negative results...at least for now. I have recheck in six months which I will gladly do. And when I am nervous, I know where to turn. Good wishes to all. And thanks.Texananoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34866775.post-58686142588005900752016-11-09T15:40:18.112-06:002016-11-09T15:40:18.112-06:00@mclinson I know this is an old post (2009), but...@mclinson I know this is an old post (2009), but I just read it today (11/2016) and it blessed me. God is awesome like that.BLESSED1https://www.blogger.com/profile/05588442832338333320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34866775.post-21653546543420253922016-04-17T11:41:11.444-05:002016-04-17T11:41:11.444-05:00Hi Regi,
According to womens-health.co, breast fib...Hi Regi,<br />According to womens-health.co, breast fibroids are non-cancerous growths. They are also known as fibrocystic breast disease, fibroid breasts, mammary dysplasia, benign breast disease and diffuse cystic mastopathy, are benign (non-cancerous), moveable, rubbery nodules that cause painful swelling near the breast surface.Unfortunately, they can increase a woman’s chances of developing breast cancer.<br /><br />Based on that description it does sound like that is what you have. I don't think you need a second opinion, but I would make sure you get a yearly mammogram from now on.<br /><br />Hope things go well for you.Savvyworkinggalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159197609419858161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34866775.post-19702876111106169192016-04-14T01:44:25.413-05:002016-04-14T01:44:25.413-05:00Hi! My situation isn't quite the same as all o...Hi! My situation isn't quite the same as all of you but I just thought maybe I could get some encouraging words, thoughts and maybe some advice. Saturday I noticed the outer side of my right breast hurting pretty bad and just small oblong shaped lump, so I called and went to see my family Dr. on Monday (mainly because the more I thought about it and talked to my husband, we realized that I had been dealing with a lump, swelling, and pain in my right armpit for about 3 weeks, and the pain in my breast radiated from there), she sent me in for a mammogram (my 1st one) and ultrasound Tuesday morning. At the ultrasound they told me that the mammogram showed "a mass" but it wasn't where I had felt it and they did find it on ultrasound also. Wednesday afternoon my Dr. office called and said it was fibro something (that I didn't understand), nothing to worry about and there is no treatment. I spent almost 10 minutes trying to understand and asking if there were any other tests that could be done to be 100% sure and all they kept telling me is no there is no treatment. My husband and I think we are going to get a second opinion and see if I can get some other tests done if nothing else just to set our minds at ease.Regi Leinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34866775.post-14800532772834909072015-12-16T18:28:38.227-06:002015-12-16T18:28:38.227-06:00I am 57 and had my first mamogram last week. Total...I am 57 and had my first mamogram last week. Totally freaking out after recieving a call back for a diagnostic and ultrasound. No family history of breast cancer. They told me they saw something suspicious i my right breast? Stated in the letter I received today that there is an area in my right breast they would like to further evaluate. Also the letter says further evaluation is done as a precaution and usually turns out normal. I pray mine does.extremely scaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11501418543966019100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34866775.post-58067505169142490262015-07-26T10:35:58.310-05:002015-07-26T10:35:58.310-05:00Has anyone ever had this happen and should I be fr...Has anyone ever had this happen and should I be freaking out?! Had a diagnostic mam last thurs during which the tech left and talked to the radiologist she than came back in and said he wanted some more images with magnification. After I was sent to ultrasound different tech, she was checking my mass I have in my left breast which is 2.6cmx1.3x1.6cm lobulated when she goes and gets the radiologist he come in looks at it leaves to look at the mamm again. Come back and looks at it more and during which the tech shows him where it goes down to a little end piece she points out how it's got blood flow. He than tells me I also have amorphous calicifications behind my nipple/areola area (I wonder if that's why it indents now with that huge blood vessel) the radiologist tells me I need a biopsy and he can do it ultra sound guided I guess right than. I told him no I would rather have surgery and have whole boob remove this isn't my first lump this one came up where one I had removed was but they were benign . The radiologist told me than he would go call my doctor and see what can be arranged. He asked if I had questions I couldn't think of any but the ultrasound techs disposition totally changed. The radiologist actually walked out of the room and called my doctor immediately. Because I called them about 40 minutes later to find out if I could have a surgical biopsy and they had already sat it up for him to do a needle guided one with that ultrasound tech. I didn't go I asked to find a breast specialist. The nurse/reseptionist at my doctors office won't tell me much but she is being really nice about having to hunt down a specialist for me and get records usually she isn't so sweet and understanding. Has anyone ever had this happen and how concerned should I be? It might take weeks to get into a specialist. Also I had a lymph node removed from right breast in 2007 that they said might come back. Thanks Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34866775.post-52613139349309883822015-06-26T13:13:02.457-05:002015-06-26T13:13:02.457-05:00I wish I had been offered the option of a biopsy. ...I wish I had been offered the option of a biopsy. When calcifications were seen on a regular mammogram I was sent for a diagnostic mammogram. I was then told that I needed a diagnostic mammogram every 6 months for 2 years to be sure everything was OK. My sister had breast cancer but thankfully she is OK after surgery and chemo. I worried about it for 2 years. About a week ago I had the last diagnostic test done and everything was OK. Major relief!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34866775.post-38362139163312190142015-06-08T17:23:20.029-05:002015-06-08T17:23:20.029-05:00Just got home from biopsy and anyone that has to g...Just got home from biopsy and anyone that has to go thru this it is not a terrible experience. Very minor discomfort that lasts seconds. I am a stomach sleeper so there was no discomfort in positioning. These calcifications are the size of a grain of salt. Caught early there will be no problem. My Doctor took 12 samples and felt good about them. Results within 24 hours. My entire staff was fabulous. Explaining and hand holding. I did take a Xanax before the test. My biggest ugh is not being in pool for 7-10 days and limited yoga and tennis...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34866775.post-70946793967752810032015-03-02T14:53:16.499-06:002015-03-02T14:53:16.499-06:00So glad you posted this. I just got the call that...So glad you posted this. I just got the call that my mammongram came back "indeterminate". I am a freaking mess. Reading this did ease my mind a small amount. I just hope I can hold it together in front of my 11 year old daughter until I find out for sure what is going on. My worst fear is getting sick and dying and leaving her.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09416992007230808753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34866775.post-55251108571184646922015-02-23T21:18:32.077-06:002015-02-23T21:18:32.077-06:00Sorry, I just posted... I am 53 and went through m...Sorry, I just posted... I am 53 and went through menopause a couple of years ago. Sending good thoughts to all of you out there.Junenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34866775.post-73007505844496518682015-02-23T21:15:34.060-06:002015-02-23T21:15:34.060-06:00A mammogram done in the summer of 2013 found a clu...A mammogram done in the summer of 2013 found a cluster of microcalcifications in my right breast. I went for a second mammogram (within weeks, I think) to get it magnified. I was then told they appeared to be indeterminate in nature so I should have a sterotactic biopsy under compression (mammogram). This was scheduled in October 2013. They collected eight samples. It sounded like an air gun going off eight times, but it didn't hurt. <br />The problem is, before the needle went in I was left in compression for a long time while the doctor went to see another patient who had an "urgent case and grabbed him in the hallway." They just left me there and old me not to breathe for several minutes. Some fight or flight kicked in and I threatened to leave if they did not release the pressure. That was psychologically rattling. Thankfully, they gave me an ice patch to take home, which really helped.<br />Two weeks later I got the results - as negative - from a surgeon I was told to see. She said they only got two samples of calcifications out of the eight tissue samples, so she wanted to do a surgical biopsy. I declined and asked to get another mammogram in six months to see if there were any changes, also because I read that the majority of calcifications are found to be benign.<br />After that mammogram, the spots were still there, and the surgeon repeated that she wanted to do the surgical (excisional) biopsy. She said I "refused a second stereotactic biopsy because of my terrible experience." I said, no, I was "uncomfortable" having my breast compressed for so long and that a second stereotactic biopsy was not presented as an option six months ago, only surgery. She argued it WAS offered as an option. Oh well. We remembered things differently. So I said ok to the surgery. She said it was the only way to get all the calcifications.<br />I had the excisional biopsy in November 2014. On the form it actually referred to it as a lumpectomy, which I found strange. Well, I had to wait two and a half weeks for the results for that biopsy and it was negative. BUT the surgeon said she didn't think she got all the suspicious tissue because the guide wire that the radiologist inserted to help her get to the spot was bent. She then scheduled a follow-up mammogram to be done in three months.<br />Well, today - three weeks after that mammogram - I had an appointment to find out what was on the images and she said the spots are still there, and that what happened during the surgery was pretty unusual, not being able to remove the suspicious tissue. She said she thinks she only got the margins of it. She said missing the spot only happens with one in 200 cases. She also said the spots were "progressing." I asked what did that mean and she said there appears to be more of them. She also said the two calcification samples taken in 2013 that were benign "did not match" what was on the images, meaning (I had to ask again what that means) the radiologist saw spots that were irregular or "abnormal" shape.<br />Both of us said it's very frustrating that this has dragged on for so long. She has recommended yet another stereotactic biopsy and I agreed, but told her after that if it comes back negative I AM DONE with having any more procedures. She said the calcifications are in a difficult-to-reach spot near the chest wall and that has added to the difficulty in all these tests to completely rule out cancer or find it. I don't know when this latest biopsy will be scheduled. They will call. Needless to say I'm pretty anxious to know for sure if I'm in the clear once and for all – or if I have cancer. Hey everyone, pray for me. I feel so very alone right now.<br />Junenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34866775.post-83609994922816093792015-02-17T21:16:18.239-06:002015-02-17T21:16:18.239-06:00I had my annual mammogram done on Friday afternoon...I had my annual mammogram done on Friday afternoon. Monday afternoon I received a call from the breast center to come back for some more testing as they saw a difference in my left breast from my last mammogram. I tried to schedule it for 2 weeks from now because I am currently in the process of buying a house and next week have to be out of town all week, training new employees, and have so much going on right now that I felt I could focus on it better in two weeks. The lady scheduling the appointment asked if I had anything available this week. I told her not really. She told me they wanted me to come in this week if possible. So I said I could try to reschedule appointments on Thursday or Friday. She said they would see me Thursday then. Now, I'm worried that they called me to reschedule and would not even wait two weeks. I haven't even received my report in the mail yet. Hopefully, it's nothing but some calcification, but them insisting I come in this week and calling instead of waiting for the report to get to me with a recommendation of more testing ... Is it Thursday yet?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34866775.post-18258419780062033692015-02-05T16:27:13.902-06:002015-02-05T16:27:13.902-06:00UK person here. I'm so relieved and grateful t...UK person here. I'm so relieved and grateful to read this thread. I'm going back in next week as there is calcification in my left breast, which was not there last time. I was scared so I spoke to the radiologist on the phone today and they might do another mammogram, an ultrasound or a biopsy if needed (all on the same day) with results the same day if at all possible. I'm grateful for our National Health Service as it's all free. My heart goes out to anyone who has to worry about money at a time like this. I wish you all the best outcomes ladies. Tracey.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34866775.post-76919600019340743292014-11-04T12:02:40.126-06:002014-11-04T12:02:40.126-06:00I had my annual mammo yesterday and had to have ad...I had my annual mammo yesterday and had to have additional pics taken and an ultrasound...the dr came in and said the ultrasound looked ok but the mammo had showed a white speck that wasn't on the last mammo...she said I could wait six months and repeat a mammo or do an MRI...I haven't seen anyone mention having an MRI...is that a normal course of action? She didn't mention anything about having a biopsy. I am trying to find any reason to hope here so if the ultrasound didn't show anything, that is a good sign right? Scared here...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34866775.post-35533383267522564082014-03-25T13:35:17.078-05:002014-03-25T13:35:17.078-05:00Went Saturday for mammo got call today, Tues, to c...Went Saturday for mammo got call today, Tues, to come in for another mammo on right breast and ultrasound. Said should take about 2 hours and radiologist would give me the results immediately after. (2 hours?)(read right away?) Been having family all around me being diagnosed with breast and other cancer and I'm just a little tweaked. Had this happen many years ago before digital mammos and did the biopsy thing that came back negative. Going tomorrow ... one word ....YIKES (m)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34866775.post-81400327143632679702014-03-22T08:33:53.511-05:002014-03-22T08:33:53.511-05:00The pain really isn't all that bad. You can c...The pain really isn't all that bad. You can check with your doctor, but they don't want you taking any aspirin products beforehand. Perhaps you could take a Tylenol, but I wouldn't.Savvyworkinggalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159197609419858161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34866775.post-44795705063988075092014-03-21T12:53:34.351-05:002014-03-21T12:53:34.351-05:00Thank you so much for posting this. I have a biop...Thank you so much for posting this. I have a biopsy coming up next week and am not only scared of a dx but of the pain of the procedure. I don't tolerate pain at all and have a very difficult time afterwards. Can anything be done to alleviate this pain before the procedure????? <br /><br />Thanks for any help. <br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34866775.post-90503860612999080642014-02-20T14:28:09.192-06:002014-02-20T14:28:09.192-06:00Thanks for this really helpful information. It wil...Thanks for this really helpful information. It will help me should I ever have a calcification. Thanks for stopping by Psychowith6.Melanie Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14676875049068040390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34866775.post-27964228773618916112014-01-21T21:40:12.065-06:002014-01-21T21:40:12.065-06:00Tracey,
The good news is that they are calling in ...Tracey,<br />The good news is that they are calling in a calcification. My co-worker's wife had to go in for a second mammo - which ended up being cancer. They knew prior to going in it was NOT a calcification. I don't work in the health profession, but do hope hearing that story will help you relax a bit.Savvyworkinggalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159197609419858161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34866775.post-3417307228534212432014-01-20T16:50:47.429-06:002014-01-20T16:50:47.429-06:00Hello all, I am going in tomorrow morning for a ca...Hello all, I am going in tomorrow morning for a call back on a mammogram that I had done Saturday and I have to say that I am absolutely freaking OUT!! I have had a biopsy in the past and a call back also and EVERY TIME I am beside myself with fear. The lady that called said that there was some calcification and that I would need a 3D image and a possible sonogram. This blog has really helped but I cannot seem to stop my heart from racing or the tears from falling...Words of wisdom please!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15149398868783560715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34866775.post-26037017169115148992014-01-05T17:52:16.434-06:002014-01-05T17:52:16.434-06:00Lila and anonymous,
I am happy to hear you have fo...Lila and anonymous,<br />I am happy to hear you have found some solace in reading all of the comments on this post. I sincerely hope your need for a 2nd mammo was just a fluke and everything is fine. Lila I would appreciate to learn your results. My fingers are crossed.Savvyworkinggalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159197609419858161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34866775.post-29977060058460544212013-12-28T09:20:29.479-06:002013-12-28T09:20:29.479-06:00So glad I came across your blog while researching ...So glad I came across your blog while researching on getting a "2nd Mammogram". I had my first one done 2 days ago (12/26/13), was called the next day and am now scheduled for my 2nd one on NYE. I am a bit "anxious", but after reading ALL (yes, every single one, haha)I am more at ease now. I have no family history of breast cancer, and realize that whatever was seen on my right breast could be anything. No time to panic, as I can't control anything & I will say that after a simple phone call requesting a 2nd one, life has even a better meaning for me! God bless each and every person who has posted and thank you!! I've done the Avon walk for Breast Cancer in 2008 & 2009 & believe I will be walking again this year in Chicago! Going to post an update to offer hope & support regardless of results! Much love, Lila in NW Indiana.<br />Lila Edwardsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34866775.post-92031622789974479172013-11-14T17:00:59.666-06:002013-11-14T17:00:59.666-06:00You are so kind to respond to everyone with such s...You are so kind to respond to everyone with such support, Savvy Working Girl. I just received the dreaded call for 2nd mammogram today and after reading all this, I'm actually calm. This appears to happen all the time and if we can, we should try to treat the return as nothing more than the second step in what can be a 2-step process. Good luck everyone!<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34866775.post-50826574602255851082013-10-21T19:58:55.082-05:002013-10-21T19:58:55.082-05:00Hi all... I am so happy to have found this page.
I...Hi all... I am so happy to have found this page.<br />I just turned 45 & I have to admit that I haven't had a mammogram for about 7 years (right before I had my breast reduction)...We are about to move to a remote area and so I thought well, being its breast cancer awareness month... (thank goodness for being a football fan and seeing all the pink displayed)... I thought I should go in for a routine mammogram...I was "self-referred" and went in...they told me I would receive my letter with results in a few days.<br />I received the letter on Friday afternoon:<br />"return for spot compression on left breast - possible ultrasound. Please call immediately to schedule".<br />I called right away, they gave me the first appointment for Monday morning (today)...right after the spot compression, I asked the tech what would determine the ultrasound...she had a blank look on her face and said I'll be right back...10 minutes later she returned again with the same look on her face stating the radiologist needs the ultrasound. She gave me a hug and had tears welling up and said everything is going to be okay.<br />During the ultrasound, the other tech of course couldn't tell me anything. I asked to see the screen, she turned it away from me and said "no, I'm sorry."<br />This was done at the hospital and my first time at this facility...seems to me that if they just needed to get a "baseline" they would have done spot compression on both breasts and ultrasound on both not just the left.<br />I need to wait until I receive my next letter and I'm freaking out.<br />I am at the brink of tears here and there.<br />The big question I have is to myself "WHY DID I WAIT SO LONG TO HAVE A MAMMOGRAM DONE??!!" What if this is a serious issue? What have I ignored for so long?<br />I have a tad bit of anxiety as it is. I am a worrier by nature.<br />Has anyone had a "baseline" go like this?<br />Any advice?<br />Thanks in advance.<br />CCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34866775.post-8522117685910810892013-10-20T17:58:54.733-05:002013-10-20T17:58:54.733-05:00Anonymous,
My call-back was on my second-mammogram...Anonymous,<br />My call-back was on my second-mammogram too and not something I was expecting. Good luck to you. Sending positive vibes that it is just calcifications and all is fine.Savvyworkinggalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159197609419858161noreply@blogger.com