First Mammogram Since Diagnosis

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J92
J92 Member Posts: 61
edited June 2014 in Stage III Breast Cancer


Hi everyone....my name is Jessica and I am 21 years old...Exactly a year ago in December of 2012 my mom was diagnosed with Stage 3 IDC. Since then she's completed surgery (mastectomy), 6 rounds of chemo, radiation, and she will be finishing Herceptin in March 2014. :) Tomorrow is my mom's first mammogram since diagnosis on the "good" breast. I find that I am extremely nervous and worried about it. I am going with her tomorrow. I was just wondering if this is all normal? This year has been extremely, extremely hard for me. My mom is my best friend and I don't know what I would do with out her in my life. I've been to every appointment since day 1 and I've been her primary caregiver. Even though the worst is behind us (I hope) I still find myself having really bad days....I have plenty of good days, and of course I am doing much better than I was earlier this year, but when the bad days come, they're really bad and it sucks. I am a big worrier (lol) and I am really trying to work on that. This site has helped me so much even though I'm more of a lurker. I just wanted to post this to vent and I am just wondering if all of these feelings are normal? I feel that now that a year has passed I am feeling anxious. Thanks for taking the time to read this :)

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  • TectonicShift
    TectonicShift Member Posts: 752
    edited July 2020

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  • websister
    websister Member Posts: 1,092
    edited December 2013


    Jessica


    I just wanted to reassure you that it is very common to have anxiety and feel concern around anniversaries of dates of diagnosis, surgery etc and each time a 'routine' test comes along, like the first post treatment mammogram. It sounds like you have been a wonderful support for your Mom throughout this difficult journey.


    Be prepared that they may be extra cautious with the mammogram and it may take more time. I was called back for more films twice with mine and a I have read similar stories on these boards. They just want to be extra sure but it can be a little un-nerving - I'm glad you will be there with your Mom and I bet you will get the all clear when it is done.


    Take good care

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  • J92
    J92 Member Posts: 61
    edited December 2013


    Thank you both so much for responding and thank you for your kind words. I'm glad everything I am feeling is normal and I'm not alone.

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