Mammogram coming up - Freaking out!!!

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Nanka
Nanka Member Posts: 97
edited October 2021 in Second or Third Breast Cancer

Hi all! I am just reaching out for some wise words...

I was diagnosed in 2012 and have a yearly mammogram coming up in May. I have no particular reason to be worried. Haven't found a new lump or anything.

I just don't know if this time around, that I will be able to handle those dreaded words said after the mammogram "We need more pictures"..... Waiting in that cubicle is torture!

This year's mammo feels particularly stressful for some reason. I think I am just waiting for the other shoe to drop.

What do you do to distract yourselves while waiting for the techs to dismiss you? Any words of encouragement would be appreciated.

Thanks so much everyone!

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  • keepthefaith
    keepthefaith Member Posts: 2,156
    edited April 2021

    Nanka, I get the same way sometimes. Scanxiety....eh. It helps me if I tell myself that I am being pro-active and if they do find something, chances are good that they found it early enough to be treatable. The alternative of not going is worse. My 87 yr old Moms' voice always sticks with me, "just do it and get it over with."... Best wishes!

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  • Nanka
    Nanka Member Posts: 97
    edited April 2021

    Thank-you. This is an excellent idea! I will also do as your tagline says "Keep the faith". :)


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  • koshka1
    koshka1 Member Posts: 678
    edited September 2021

    Metoo….13 years later… I still make myself sick. It’s the worst.

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  • LivinLife
    LivinLife Member Posts: 1,332
    edited September 2021

    Hi Nanka! Just want to send support. I like the idea of positive self-talk already suggested. Also planning and doing anything enjoyable even if you are distracted by worry while doing them. Do the best you can to focus on what you're experiencing in the moment. Let yourself know you can worry (more) later. Easier said than done though if you don't already do this...Likely more helpful than just going with default planning.... Let us know how things go.....

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  • momand2kids
    momand2kids Member Posts: 1,508
    edited September 2021

    Same here-my 13 year visit this week and for some reason, I am slightly anxious. I think the "just do it and get it over with" philosophy makes sense. I also have often said the same" if they do find something it is likely early and treatable". I think the hard part is taht we all know all the things that can go wrong, but at the same time, so manymore things cand go right. I am rooting for right.


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  • Nanka
    Nanka Member Posts: 97
    edited September 2021

    thanks you so much. As much as it hurts to know we all have to go through this, it’s nice to know that I’m not alone. Everything you are saying is logical so why does it take me so much effort whenself talking me into these strategies? I will try my darndest. 🙂

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  • koshka1
    koshka1 Member Posts: 678
    edited September 2021

    how did it go?

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  • Nanka
    Nanka Member Posts: 97
    edited September 2021

    It was clear! What’s sad is I am on cloud9 for about 5 hours after the all good, then my mind goes to bad places. What ifs gain momentum until the next time. Working on that is important because worrying is such a waste of time ! :

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  • koshka1
    koshka1 Member Posts: 678
    edited September 2021

    hi….. I went yesterday…. I don't get an answer right away but they didn't ask for additional images. I told tech that I live 8 hours away and to ask if they needed more…. She said radiologist said I could go. I'm gonna take that as a good sign.

    Here in Canada you don't get to speak to radiologist but usually if they don't start coming at me with more images I consider myself ok…..lol


    I am exactly like you… 5 hours. It's awful. I wish I could help u…lol

    I'm almost wanting to ask my doctor for a bilateral as I just can't take this anymore. They will probably say no….. lol… and tell me I’m healthy.

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  • Nanka
    Nanka Member Posts: 97
    edited September 2021

    Yes, no follow ups is a good sign. Although I have been asked for more pictures in the past and turns out fine. We are just considered higher risk so they are vigilant with us.

    I am in Canada! It's funny, I always wanted a bilateral also but they felt it was overkill.

    I see you're a long time survivor. Fantastique!


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  • LivinLife
    LivinLife Member Posts: 1,332
    edited September 2021

    Great news Nanka!!! Wishing you well when you get results koshka! Please let us know....

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  • koshka1
    koshka1 Member Posts: 678
    edited October 2021

    Hi! Nobody’s called me yet. Lol.

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  • LivinLife
    LivinLife Member Posts: 1,332
    edited October 2021

    It's the weekend too..... : ( !! It has been a few days. I'm not sure how long it generally takes to hear back in your system. I'm assuming you'll hear early next week then? Are you able to call if mid-Monday rolls around and you still haven't heard anything? Really stinks you couldn't hear before the weekend!! Hang in there the best you can...

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  • koshka1
    koshka1 Member Posts: 678
    edited October 2021

    not too worried. I would be if they fluttered around asking for more images … lol

    Bad news travels faster so I’m sure if something was of concern I would have had a call…..

    My new doctor maybe only calls if there is an issue …

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  • koshka1
    koshka1 Member Posts: 678
    edited October 2021

    all clear !!!!! 😀. Thank you for your support … as always

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  • Nanka
    Nanka Member Posts: 97
    edited October 2021

    "All clear" - Music to our ears


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  • LivinLife
    LivinLife Member Posts: 1,332
    edited October 2021

    Wonderful koshka!!! Thanks for letting us know...

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