Dreaded letter

M.Amy · January 2011

Ugh - I got one of those "We would like you to come in for a special view mammogram and ultrasound but don't worry" letters following my annual mammogram.

I know I have dense tissue in my breasts and my first time I had to go back but that letter just makes my stomach sink. I am going in next week and I figure if it was serious they would not let me wait

superaunt · January 2011

ugh, i'm sorry but i think along your lines- they'd want you in stat if it was something.

stever · January 2011

Oh no! I'm sorry Amy!

robynlesley · January 2011

I'm sorry Amy and hope all is OK. I also have dense tissue and am slightly overdue for my mammogram (by a month or so). I know I really need one.

I think if something were truly amiss, your doctor would squeeze you in immediately. Please let us know how it goes.

fiazo · January 2011

They had me come back & did an ultrasound which showed no problems. Of course you can't help but worry though. I guess it's more common than we think.

mama.bear · January 2011

superaunt:
ugh, i'm sorry but i think along your lines- they'd want you in stat if it was something.

Yep!

Also, if there is any inconsistancy between the two breasts, they will have you back. Happens a LOT! And, them being on top of it is a very good thing!

And, good for you for getting your mammogram!

Kandie35 · January 2011

That would scare anyone. (hugs)

mama.bear · January 2011

Amy, when do you go back in?

M.Amy · January 2011

mama.bear:
Amy, when do you go back in?

Wednesday. The other thing is it has been a while since I had a mammogram (pre-pregnancy) so they may see some normal changes and just want a little more detail.

The funny thing is the letter actually said "don't worry" so what do I do? Worry. Indifferent

mama.bear · January 2011

M.Amy:

mama.bear:
Amy, when do you go back in?

Wednesday. The other thing is it has been a while since I had a mammogram (pre-pregnancy) so they may see some normal changes and just want a little more detail.

The funny thing is the letter actually said "don't worry" so what do I do? Worry.

Hard not to worry I'm sure. I'm no doctor but, it sure makes sense to me that a post pregnancy mammogram can be different from a baseline pre pre-pregnancy one.

Will be thinking of you on Wednesday and anxious to hear how it goes.

Left Hug

busybea · January 2011

I'm sure if they thought it was serious, they would have had you in there 1st appt as well. My motto has always been: there's no reason to worry until it's time to do so.

JenniferTCU · January 2011

Hopefully it's nothing. I have really dense breast tissue, too, so I always have to have some special consult....grr. It freaks me out every single time.