I think you have a long time to wait. Did you try to schedule an earlier appointment? Maybe your doctor could contact the radiology center to try to reschedule your appointment. I have had a biopsy also and the waiting is the worst.

Hi,

So sorry for what's going on. I know the distress you feel. And the women's health system really should take a closer look at how they send notification for follow ups. Needs improvement, because it really does raise the dread factor. And it really is common to feel this way with depressing news.

Have you considered pushing for an earlier appointment?

And going back in for another exam is best. Perhaps nothing to fret about (which I can imagine is difficult not to). I've known of a few ladies that have experienced such, and the stats show that most follow-ups are only non-cancerous nodes. I would go online and research more; for comfort and peace of mind.

Relax. Praying for your good health and a bit of trust that all will be just fine. Lean on your family for strong support. This is really a tough few days ahead, but I really hope that there is nothing going on to alarm you. Good thing is that with modern technology all potential for bad news is reduced. I'm interested. Did you have the most updated digital mammography? Or was it the older version of technology? Makes a great bit of difference which one. The former is a good choice too.

Many hugs and lots of love to you today. I hope for you good positive news.

Thanks guys, I may call today to see if I can schedule a sooner appt. The woman on the phone said that she had made 5 call like mine yesterday! I will definitely let you know what happens. I did some yoga this am and today is better than yesterday...

Thanks guys, I may call today to see if I can schedule a sooner appt... just called and they are booking out until may 8th!!!!!!!!! She will call if a cancellation comes up and is going to have the radiologist call me to explain why they want to see me again. Not sure if that will help but at least I'm trying to do something about it. UUUGGGG

Oh, I dislike the feeling of helplessness, so it's a comfort to be nearby for you today. I agree with Ann, above, that the wait is the worst to deal with right now.

I'm hoping for you a cancellation and that will get you in for an earlier appointment. You are doing good to do something to take the edge off your nerves. I'm so sorry for it. I know that you have so many questions, not so deep ones though, still too early to work hard for understanding. I can tell you that the next step is with the ultrasound method. And I'd ask to see the breast imaging before or during consultation with the radiologist. It does help to know what indicates a follow up appointment. And the yoga surely helps clear the thought-waves too. There are so many ways to use for a distraction.

Good of you to share your news here. I'm so happy that your husband and daughter are nearby too. You all go out for an ice cream treat or do something special for yourself today. Be sweet to yourself! :-)

I'll be peeping around for your update. Please keep all informed. Sending you strong hopeful, faithful vibes today.

Hugs!

I had the same scenario of inconclusive on one side Carlsonamy. This scared me to pieces, until I saw a PA the next day. She said the great majority of the time this is just a tissue irregularity, like Remiah said. She tried to get me to relax about it, but no one relaxes until we know what the tests show.
It turned out to be a fibroadenoma- harmless.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/fibroadenoma/symptoms-causes/syc-20352752
The routine was to do an echogram- and that revealed it to be normal on the spot- pressure off. Next they did a biopsy, to be sure, All was safe.
Another time I had a fast growing lump and that turned out to be inflammation.
Sending you good energy.

A ct radiologist said Mom needs a mamo too for a spot. Dr cancelled it because of Mom's other conditions. I told him to check her other mamo and he said he was going to. We haven't spoken since but maybe it was there the other time too. Mom did have a call back for another one and it turned out to be ok. I think today we just "know" too much and worry over what we are told by media. Take care.

Thanks for the support! I have warm fuzzies:) I talked to the radiologist today that said "not to worry" and then kind of chuckled because she knew that was easier to say than do. She tried to assure me that call backs are normal. She also said that the area she was looking at appeared different from the last time but that it could be denser tissue or a cyst or something else that would not be a problem. I'm not sure that helped me at all as I hung up the phone and talked to my husband and then cried a bit. He said that worrying wont change the outcome which I know already but its hard! Thanks for the hugs Ann93 and Remiah and your kind words Riverhymn. We are making cookies tonight and I am going to keep up with the yoga and working out to take care of myself.

About mamograms. I my mom had one done once. There was "something on the xray" ...turns out it was a thumb print. She had the mammos re done and the next set were ok.

I did a little research this am and am finding a lot of info stating that there are a lot of non cancerous issues that could cause a call back and the procedures to determine what is going on. I guess I feel a bit better but the question is still in the back of my mind. I'm going to just try to take it step by step. Writing with you all is very helpful also, thanks for the support.

Hi all, Well today was the day and I am cancer free! it turned out to be fibroadenoma which is harmless. I am also going to be checked more regularly with a different diagnostic tool to catch anything early. I think it is better to be proactive. What a crazy ride the last 10 days have been. thanks for all the support :)

I'm glad to hear the good news! That's very great to hear. :)

Whew. What good news Carlsonamy. Glad your waiting is over. The more proactive the better.

There's a different diagnostic tool than mammograms?

So glad to hear the good news! What a relief!