Originally Posted by
nhelen79
Hi all
Trying to find a way to stop seeking 2nd opinion from doctor and learn to trust the doctor diagnosis.
Background: obgyn doc found a mass under my armpit. Had ultrasound and mammogram. Nothing found except a lymph node that according to the ultrasound report, look normal and no sonographic abnormality. BI-RAD 1 Negative. The radiologist note is to follow up with referring doctor for further work up if needed.
Obgyn ok to cancel the breast surgeon Appointment. I was happy and relieved for 4 weeks. Suddenly now my thought is back on this. I shall have keep the breast surgeon Appointment because the report said to follow up with referring doctor. but then I know myself I would be so anxious leading up to the appointment which won’t be for at least a month because they are always busy with scheduling.
How do I learn to accept the report result that my issue was looked at by images and I don’t need another specialist physical checkup? I felt stupid for canceling the original appointment because I was so tired and consumed with fears after the screening anxiety.
I understand most people would be happy with a benign mammogram and ultrasound report and go on with their lives instead of being agonized over a botched appointment. Where do we draw the line of stop seeking assurance?