Been referred for a mammogram :(

[kirstynic]

Hi

I posted the other day about my right breast.

So sore to touch but only in a certain place. Went to gp today and was hoping she would say what was said a few years ago that it was lumpy and hormonal. But no, she could feel the area where it hurts and could feel it felt different from the left and knew where the sore place was without me telling her as could feel it. So she is sending me for a mammogram! I am 28 and in a panic, could wait up to 2 weeks for an appointment and then another 2 weeks for results. I don't know how I am going to cope with the waiting I am scared and panicking about what will be found but the wait is just going to make me crazy.

[venusbluejeans]

The fact that they are not rushing it through, says to me that they don't think it is anything serious..... if they thought it was anything they wouldn't be saying it could be 2 weeks for the appt and then another 2for the results.

Good luck

[kirstynic]

The card I received say fast track appointment and that I need to be seen within 2 weeks, just rang the appointment line and they will send a letter for an appointment within 2 weeks. My doctor said that I book the appointment at the time of ringing well obviously not the case. Its been 2 hours since my appointment and I am bad enough let alone how I will be for weeks.

[KeeKee]

Hi, a friend of mine actually found a lump in her boob in her early 20's and also had to get a mammogram. Turns out it was a cyst, it did have to be drained but wasn't dangerous. I believe they are relatively common. She was about 22 at the time.

[Mrschurchill]

Sorry to hear that Kirtsynic! Fingers are crossed for you and everything in the mammo is clear xx

[Humly]

I went to breast clinic a few years ago and had mammogram and ultrasound and they told me on the day it was a cyst and I had it drained there and then. It might be the same for you so keep positive xx

[kirstynic]

Oh I have let the anxiety get the better of me and booked private. Why do I do this why can't I just wait.

[kirstynic]

Well I have got an appointment tomorrow and have been told they wont do a mammogram straight away but will ultrasound, is this normal?

[Mrschurchill]

With your age id say yes. They normally won't do a mammo under 40 due your breast tissue being so dense, it's the same colour as what a tumour would be in a mammo so an ultrasound would be there next bet. I'd be the same as you and go private aswell. I get it through my work so take advantage when I can! I have my doctor appointment tomorrow about my breast pain so will let you know how I get on.
Positive thoughts! Xx

[kirstynic]

Thank you.

Good luck for you x

[kirstynic]

Ultrasound was all clear x

How did you get on Mrs Churchill? X

[Mrschurchill]

My appointment isn't until 4:30pm. At work right now with anxiety not letting me get much work done! :(
So please ultrasound was clear! X

[kirstynic]

How did you get on? X

[Mrschurchill]

Had an absolute melt down about my anxiety to her. Tears and everything!
She thinks the pain I'm having is muscular as it's not technically coming from my boob, it's like between my boob and armpit. And the fact I've had it a year and no lump still is pretty unlikely it's anything sinister.
She's given me some beta blockers to control my HA and I feel better as I took my fiancé in so he could understand to!
My road to being HA free is gonna be long but I've had enough of it now and not going to let it take over my happiness! X

[Beyonderz]

I am so glad to hear it went well for you guys. I am going to book an appointment with dr. tomorrow and see what they tell me. I try not to be very anxious but it is too hard. Since I have a similar problem as yours (it's that my sensitivity is on nipple and whole breast itself, like one breast pre-mens tension) I may have a chance to get good results.
If nothing, it's going to be my first "regular" breast check, then. One has to do it anyways.

[Ruby13]

Thinking of you. I have had lots of cysts, mammograms and ultrasound. Ultrasound is painless. Big hugs x