SCARED.. 1ST MAMO SINCE DIAG

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cagio1
cagio1 Member Posts: 23
edited June 2014 in Not Diagnosed With a Recurrence or Metastases but Concerned

Hi all

Wednesday I go into Sloan to get my first mamo since diagnosis last June.  I had surgery in July, chemo Sept-Dec and rads Jan-March.  I am nervous.  I just don't want any problems.  I just went back to work and I am starting to feel "normal" again.  I have pain though in my back and by my ribs (I keep thinking it is from the chemo and going back to work being on my feet all day).  I just am praying for a break...

Thanks for reading my anxiety rant.  Chris

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  • lovemyfamilysomuch
    lovemyfamilysomuch Member Posts: 1,585
    edited March 2010

    Hi sweetie,  I know how you feel.  It is so stressful.   Your stats look so good, I am sure that all shall be well.  I send you calming vibes and lots of love and support! xo

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  • pip57
    pip57 Member Posts: 12,401
    edited March 2010

    That is why I hate routine tests.  Stage III...so I don't have them.  However, wanted to let you know that the chemo is a gift that keeps on giving.  I still have to wrap my legs at work.  It really helps.

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  • NativeMainer
    NativeMainer Member Posts: 10,462
    edited March 2010

    I was a total wreck at my first mammo after diagnosis.  I actually passed out when they came to get me back for more views even though I had been warned that would probably happen.  I got totally hysterical at the second mammo when they came for more views.  Year 3, I was crying so hard and so upset they had to put me in a room by myself to wait to get taken back for more views and after so I wouldn't upset the other women there for routine mammograms.  It's a trial, it's hard, and it's a normal reaction.  One thing you can do is have the doctor who orders your mammograms set up an appointment for the same day as the mammo, and hand carry the films to the doc so you get the results the same day.  That's the only way I can get through that horrible process.  And I will be sooooo glad when I have the other breast taken off and I don't have to go through that any more! 

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  • gfbaker
    gfbaker Member Posts: 173
    edited March 2010

    I was really scared too. Since waiting is usually the hardest part, I had my cancer social worker call the department, and we had the radiologist read it right after it was taken. That way I did not have to wait a few days wondering. You should call in or have an official call and see if you can have the same thing done. And maybe schedule a massage or something nice for afterwards. I'm almost due for my 2nd mammo after diag, and I am no where near as nervous, so it does get better in time. Good luck!

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  • cagio1
    cagio1 Member Posts: 23
    edited March 2010

    Thank you for all your kind words and reassuring me that I am completely normal for being freaked out right now.  I am lucky, my mammo happens and then I go directly to meet with my surgeon.  Everything will be read then... for the good or the bad. 

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  • cagio1
    cagio1 Member Posts: 23
    edited April 2010

    I wanted to thank you all again for your kinds words.  Yesterday I had the mammo and everything is PERFECT!!  getting my port out today.  My surgeon told me she does not expect me to have to use her "services" again.  How wonderful.  I can breathe again!

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  • IllinoisNancy
    IllinoisNancy Member Posts: 722
    edited April 2010

    Congratulations!! I'm so happy that you had a good report.

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