Do all mammogram recall letters say the same thing?

[sphil]

Am very anxious, as I have just had a recall letter 8 days after attending my first routine mammogram in a mobile screening unit. The radiographer there warned me beforehand that some women are recalled for technical reasons and some because there is a potential problem that needs further investigation.
My letter just says
" Thank you for attending the Breast Screening Unit. Following this, I would like you to have some further tests to make sure all is clear.

This is part of our normal screening process and the vast majority of women recalled are found to have no evidence of serious disease "

And then the appt date (Tues)

Would the letter have said if the repeat is due to a technical reason (the film not being clear?) Or is this just a generic letter that is sent out to everyone?

Am particularly worried as I have a 'lumpy' right breast - it was checked about 6 years ago and everything was fine. But six years is six years...

Yeay !! So pleased to hear that, Sphil. Does sound like you're in the clear. Brillliant news.

Great!

Hi went for my first mammograms 2weeks ago got letter today saying have to go for 2nd screening on Monday so worried, just wanted to know any advice. Or has this happened to anyone else can not stop thinking about it thank u Alison x

Hi Monkey,

I've had 2 mammograms and was called for 2nd screening both times. At each recall I had another mammogram and an ultrasound - no problems found, but reassuring to have such a thorough check-up. Please try not to worry (easy said I know!), recalls are very common. I just have to get to grips with the French system now. Hope all goes well.

I had a mammogram 6 months ago came back abnormal I had to wait three months to repeat the hospital told me it was normal and the lump was gone . I knew it wasn't because I could feel it 3 months later I have 3 more lumps in same breast are they liable for telling me it was normal they were to tell me if it had gotten any bigger now I am going to surgeon for lumpectomy they told me sometimes they come and go that is a lie because it has never gone away