Hi, I recently went for a breast cancer screening appointment. I had a mammogram and the ultrasound. I hv had both procedures earlier a few times.
I expected the mammogram to be painful and it was. However what surprised me that the ultrasound was even more painful than the mammogram. The Radiologist pressed the probe very hard into my breast. I told him that it is very painful and if he could go a little gentler, but he said that he has to press really hard to get a clear picture. I have never been told this during the ultrasounds I have had earlier. From my recollection, only a gentle pressure was applied. The whole experience was quite strange, the way he moved the probe over me felt very harsh and strange. I can not express in words how painful and awkward it was. I almost felt that I was being abused. I do not wish to cast any aspersions but have doubts. I just want to check with others what their experience has been and any professional opinion would be really useful before I decide on the next steps.