F*ck Breast screening call back

[AlPaccacino]

Shit. Not a-fucking-gain. Had bc in 2012, full mastectomy, usual slash/poison/burn treatment.
Finally getting my head straight and my health back to normal after 13 years . Had a mammogram last week and got a letter this morning to come back on 2/9 for more tests. The letter is almost identical to the one I got back in 2012.

DH is out with his daughter until later but he can’t do anything anyway. I’ve WhatsApped Mum, but she’s at work until after lunch. Again nothing can be done though.

I’m sitting here spiralling and feeling like my head is going to explode. I can’t say anything to DS(25) as he’s getting his head around managing to get into uni and all that it involves.

I just want to scream into the void.

Anyone?

So sorry @AlPaccacino. That’s a bloody tough letter to receive, especially when you’re on your own today

Sending a hand hold. I got a similar letter last week but don’t have your medical history 💐

Holding your hand here. I’m just out of active BC treatment myself so understand, the waiting is the absolute worst. Is your mum with you now?

I get it. I had a few call backs which turned out to be nothing, so expected the same in April. I was properly knocked for 6 when they said I had breast cancer. But I kept going and thought I was out the other side. I just need to recover from the radiotherapy and get used to the tamoxifen I'll be on for the next 5 years. Yeah right. I'm back to waiting for biopsy results and I want to scream 'it's not fair. Ive done my stint'.

I get it. I had a few call backs which turned out to be nothing, so expected the same in April. I was properly knocked for 6 when they said I had breast cancer. But I kept going and thought I was out the other side. I just need to recover from the radiotherapy and get used to the tamoxifen I'll be on for the next 5 years. Yeah right. I'm back to waiting for biopsy results and I want to scream 'it's not fair. Ive done my stint'.

Try not to worry, I've been through similar and got call backs because the image wasn't clear due to scar tissue. Don't freak out, it could be something like that. 💐

Ah bollocks. I'm sorry OP. I don't think there's anything else I can say.

That's dreadfully shocking after all the treatment you've already had. I am sorry, and have my fingers crossed that it turns out to be nothing.

Thanks. Hoping it’s a blurry scan. Or if not then next best scenario is that it’s localised and I just (just -hollow laugh) need the other boob lopped off. Silver lining : no more bra.
@MrTiddlesTheCat I had tamoxifen for 2 years then it started interfering with my bladder, so another 8 years on exemestane which truly fucked me up. Permanent menopause, type 2 diabetes, Osteoporosis and osteoarthritis etc etc. I’m still the size of a small house, but have lost 16kg so far on Mounjaro.

Radiotherapy wasn’t too bad. No burning, but total exhaustion.

DH back soon. He’s at Bicester now and is getting me some Le Creuset mugs. Ubere’d a waitrose delivery cos I can’t be bothered to cook properly and got one of the takeaway boxes. A little uhp to cheer me up.

How are things? Hopefully it was a blurry scan and all is fine 💗

Sorry you have this worry, the waiting makes me ill. Had BC twice and hate how it hangs over us.
Fingers crossed for you🤞

Am crossing everything that it’s nothing and just a precaution that their calling you back

Oh bless you, it isnt fair. Really hope it turns out to be an unclear image or something equally unsinister.

It’s this coming Tuesday. Still on tenterhooks.

Got my steroid injection into my knee in about 45 mins. Ugh! Gone private for this before DH retires and loses his BUPA.

At least work are fine for all my medical leave now, unlike in 2020 when they put me on nil pay for cosmetic surgery. For my burst implant. Fuckers. Lovely union sorted it for me then.

Your work is absolutely vile for doing this. It’s piss poor (and that’s putting it mildly)

Hope it's a blurry scan 💐

Fingers crossed for you 🩷

About 9 more mammograms, ultrasound and another biopsy. Think I’m going to stay home tomorrow.

I was even lying down at one point having a mammogram and then they biopsied me while my boob was trapped. Had a minor panic attack and was refusing to let them do it. Full on snotty crying. So much blood as well.

Home now and contemplating the food delivery apps as I don’t want to cook. DH probably would if I asked but can’t face real food. Just want hot wings or a pizza. I also have the )fear’ now of waiting for results.

Bless you 🩷 having been through similar lately

hideous but essential mammograms- hoping you’re all clear and stuff your face tonight! Xxx

I'm so sorry that you had to go through what sounds like a dreadful experience today. Fingers crossed 💐

OP, when do you expect to get the results?

Fingers crossed you get good news soon

Anytime between now and the next 3 weeks. Either a phone call or clinic call back.
But there was a definite big white splodge in the middle of my boob. Last time it looked like 4 octopus (octopi/ octopodi?) around my boob.

At least I wasn’t called a silly girl by the old white male doing the biopsy this time. Had a lovely woman who was a gentle as she could be.

Some twat called you a silly girl while biopsying you?!?! Rude!

Hope the results come quickly and are ok for you. Look after yourself tonight.