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Please help me to stop panicking about mammogram..

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flippingout · 31/05/2012 10:01

because I'm getting myself in a right flip Sad

I noticed recently a slight indent under both my breasts when I lift my arms. It is more noticable one side than the other. I've been on a health kick lately and have lost some weight, and my boobs have shrunk a bit as a result, so I thought it was maybe down to that. But I thought I should have it checked out anyway as my mum was diagnosed with BC at 50 (a long time ago and she's fine now Smile).

So I've just seen the nurse. She gave me an examination and said all looks fine, and she can see or feel nothing to worry about at all. She thinks the indentation is nodular because I breastfed all my children, meaning the inner workings of my boobs are more lumpy & prominent. She says it's probably become visible now because of my recent weight loss.

All good so far. But then she said she's going to refer me for a routine appt at the breast clinic anyway, purely because of my family history.

I said why would she bother making an appointment if she's not concerned - she said I definitely don't need to worry, she is sure I'm fine, but purely because of the family history, she has to refer me if I notice any changes, whether she thinks they are a concern or not. Apparently it's a routine referral, not an emergency one.

So why can't I stop feeling sick? I keep having horrible morbid thoughts and need a pep talk please Smile. Either that or a big slap.....

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Silverlace · 31/05/2012 11:15

Don't worry about it. My mum had breast cancer at 32 (and is still with us). Since I hit 40 I get called for a mammogram every year as a precaution and this will happen until I am 50 then will go on to the regular screening programme.

The actual procedure is a bit uncomfortable but hopefully it will reassure you.

flippingout · 31/05/2012 11:19

Thank you Smile

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SageMist · 01/06/2012 07:20

Also, its helpful if they have a base mammogram for the future. That way they can compare more recent ones to the oldest to help decide if there are any changes over time. I had a completely routine mammogram at 50 and this is what they told me.

If you think about it what she has organised is a good thing. If they find nothing then you can be reassured, if they do find something then it can be treated earlier - definately something I would want to happen.

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