Spot Compression Mammogram
I guess it’s not a good thing when your mammogram doesn’t hurt. I’m not really sure but it’s my gut instinct right now. Why would I think that? Well, it’s because of a letter and a phone call from my doctor.
First the letter arrives. Of course I didn’t get the mail until after 5 PM so I had to wait to speak to my doctor about it. But when I saw the yellow highlighter on the page I immediately knew something was wrong. The note said that there was something “suspicious” on my test and that I needed to get in touch with my doctor. It went on to say that this didn’t mean that I had a tumor but that my doctor would decide if further testing was needed.
I called the next day at 8 AM and was told that I’d get a return call right away. I was then told that one of my breasts was “dense” and that I needed an ultrasound and a spot compression mammogram. I was told not to worry. It was a change from last year and it does happen with age.
I’m amazed that I’m this calm about it. I go for my tests on Wednesday, March 25th. I’ll keep you posted.
It’s great that you’re calm. Remember, most mammograms are normal, they just don’t have celebrity spokespeople. LOL!
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I use to be so bad that every time I would have a mamogram they always found something and here I would have to go right back and have spot mamogram and a ultrasound. I got so tired of having to make to trips just to find that every thing was normal, my doctor finally would put on the order that if they found anything suspicious to go ahead and do an untrosound or what ever the radiologist thought was needed. It really saved me a lot of extra trips.
I am glad you are calm. And may the peace of God remain with you.
Many Blessings,
Dianne Johnson
I will be praying for you my friend and sister in Christ. I agree most mammograms are normal. Keep us posted and keep being calm. The Lord is watching over you.
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I just found out that my mammogram showed some abnormality. Need to see the doctor for more exam and schedule a spot compression mammogram. I’m terrified and don’t want to tell anyone. Don’t see how I will get through this. I’m a wreck. Thanks for listening
I also was called back for extra study on my routine mammogram. I am so worried and my test is not for another week. I have not told anyone andam getting myselfe dick with worry. thanks .