Talk me down from a ledge - mammogram callback

[Anonymous]

I got called back for a mammogram rescreen. I’m 43 and this was my third mammogram, no family history or breast issues so this came as a shock and I’m trying not to freak out. Haven’t told friends or family other than my spouse because I dont want them to worry unless there’s a reason for them to.

Received minimal info on reason for callback, just that radiologist wants to get a closer look at one breast. Sounded like the person who called was reading off a script, and I couldn’t get further details. Who knows whether further details would be reassuring or not. They can’t schedule me to come back until two weeks from now.

I called back to ask if they could fit me in sooner but haven’t heard back.

How do I make it through the next two weeks? I am all in my head with worst case scenarios.

[Anonymous]

My sister went through this and was fine. The tech didn’t get good pictures.

[Anonymous]

I feel like it’s almost more unusual to not get a callback!

Hugs, and everything is most likely fine ❤️

[Anonymous]

OP here, thank you for the reassurance! It is scary! Appreciate you taking the time to reply.

[Anonymous]

If they're not insisting you come back tomorrow odds are in your favor. They want to cover their butts and ensure they get every little thing scanned just incase.

[Anonymous]

It just means they have bad images. Don't worry, OP.

[Anonymous]

I was called back once. I also have a family history so I was a bit spooked. It turned out to be two cysts.

[Anonymous]

I had something like it happen and everything was fine. In my case I had the screening mammography done at Bay Radiology (which is in Annapolis, but worth the trip for this aspect). The radiologist is on-site and they do any needed follow-up, up to and including biopsy, on the same day.

I honestly would not get another mammogram for a few years, except for this setup.

Fingers crossed; it is very likely of no consequence. But you shouldn’t have to go through this waiting game if you don’t have to.

[Anonymous]

It is extremely common to get a callback.

[Anonymous]

Just chiming in to say how common it is - also, it is pretty common to get a biopsy. I freaked out when it happened, then found out here how common it is.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here, thank you for the reassurance! It is scary! Appreciate you taking the time to reply.

My very first mammogram ever I ended up with a callback, ultrasound then biopsy. Nothing bad.

I’ve since had another callback. Also nothing bad.

My sister has had three. Two biopsies. Never anything bad.

THese are common.

[Anonymous]

I've had 3 or 4 mammograms at this point. Called back once, panicked; it was nothing. It will be okay, OP. As others have said, callbacks are common.

[Anonymous]

They call back everyone
Honestly, almost everyone

[Anonymous]

They call back every time I get a mammogram. I swear they do it it to make money. Nothing is every found. Good luck!

[Anonymous]

Whatever doctor ordered the Mammo will have a more detailed written report. Mine uploaded it into my portal. It’s not likely to provide too much more detail but might ease your mind.