Recall after first mammogram

[Catmadlady12]

Hi, never posted and not a huge social media user but I sort of need to talk to people I don’t know. I went for a mammogram (my first) about 2.5 weeks ago and received a text this morning reminding me of my breast clinic appointment. It really shocked me - when I got home the letter had arrived advising of a recall. I’m literally terrified - I know it’s not logical but can’t stop crying and of course thinking the worse. I’m practical, I do know it could be BC but just scared. Not sure why I’m posting but judged needed to write it down.

Oh interesting - had not considered that - it does feel sore !

I used to get recalled every time - never found anything.
Then I switched to a different centre. No more recalls.

Hi all - I'm very aware I have relied on this post and others and often left wondering what happened so thought I would update. I received a phone call today to say all benign which was a huge relief. A few reflections on the last 3 weeks. a) I have an amazing ability to overthink everything .....so the fact that my appointment was meant to be tomorrow and they had taken biopsies two weeks again MUST mean that I need treatment and therefore bad news is inevitable.....the reality is that the NHS is busy and I didn't need to know until today and it takes a while to check. B) the breast clinic staff are amazing and there is no smoke or mirrors - they are telling you as much as they can and being honest. Again I have spent two weeks over thinking all the things they said to me including how they said it - the reality is they tell you how it is. C) I got annoyed with myself for being scared - I'm an intelligent, logical and practical woman so why can't I deal with this - be kind, it's scary. D) Finally, I kept re-reading all the info I had been given at the clinic as it made it simple and kept me focussed - google is not your friend at this time. Thanks again to everyone who helped me and supported me.

Oh my goodness - that is the BEST news!! So relieved for you!

It is - I'm looking forward to not waking up tomorrow with that worry on my shoulders

Wonderful news and thanks for updating us and giving others hope.

I know the outcome will be different for everyone but I realise I should have turned off the negative voices in my head and trusted the process.