topic Re: Another mammogram call back in Wellness

Another mammogram call back

GabbyAnn — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 21:51:11 GMT

I went yesterday for my screening mammogram. In less than an hour the patient portal had my results. I need a diagnostic mammogram on my right side with possible ultrasound. I went through this last year and ended up having a bioposy. Thankfully, everything was fine. This all happened in about the span of two weeks.

Today, I get a call to schedule the diagnostic mammogram and possible ultrasound, and she said the my appointment would be in Oct, the earliest available.

Does anyone think this is a long time to have to wait if they suspect a "possible 15 mm mass" according to the report. Trying not to jump to worry and scary thoughts. Just wondering what others think. Thanks everybody.

Also, to add, this the appointment given to me after my doctor's office called to have it set up. I actually received a call from the dr's office informing me of the results and I'd be receiving the call from the facility doing the mammograms. Thanks to everyone for the suggestion.

Re: Another mammogram call back

DrakesMomma — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 21:25:46 GMT

That's too long to wait. Call back and insist on getting back in before that. Maybe have your referring doc's office call.

Re: Another mammogram call back

Icegoddess — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 21:30:35 GMT

When I went through extra diagnostics following a mammogram, they got me right in for the Ultrasound. However, it was longer to get the biopsy. I couldn't say how long it was though. It was over 10 years ago. I did not get a diagnostic mammogram whatever that is.

Several years ago, they did ask me to come in and get a re-do on my mammogram, but they got me in right away for that.

Re: Another mammogram call back

Shelbelle — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 21:33:46 GMT

Been thru this same scenario 3 times over the years, and yes, totally unfair to make anyone wait that long. You should call and complain to a supervisor, I did that last time and got in 3 days.Take a very firm stand. wishing you the best of luck, I know how it feels.

Re: Another mammogram call back

FLtricia — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 21:34:35 GMT

@GabbyAnn I have been through this, and every time they immediately did an ultrasound. That is mental anguish to make you wait for over a month. I would call them and have them work you in, or as has been suggested call your primary care and explain the anxiety this will cause.

They should do better!

Re: Another mammogram call back

Shelbelle — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 21:35:27 GMT

@Icegoddess wrote:
When I went through extra diagnostics following a mammogram, they got me right in for the Ultrasound. However, it was longer to get the biopsy. I couldn't say how long it was though. It was over 10 years ago. I did not get a diagnostic mammogram whatever that is.

Several years ago, they did ask me to come in and get a re-do on my mammogram, but they got me in right away for that.

A Diagnostic mamm is when they do more compressed xrays to get even better imaging than the first time.

Re: Another mammogram call back

Effie54 — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 21:42:54 GMT

@GabbyAnn Oh yes, its absolutely too long to wait for a follow up. It's hard not to worry. I think if it were me, I would call my physician, explain that you're nervous about waiting that long and can they call the diagnostic center to speed up the process and get you in sooner.

Re: Another mammogram call back

spumoni99 — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 21:51:39 GMT

At the very least I would ask to be put on a cancellation list.

Re: Another mammogram call back

PARedbird — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 21:52:07 GMT

Yes, definitely too long to wait! When I got a callback, I got in within two weeks for both the diagnostic and biopsy the same day. I'm glad I did, as I did end up with malignancy and had a mastectomy of my right side last August. Thankfully nothing spread and my surgeon told me I was cancer free. Only have to take Anastrozole for 5 years and that pill for me is brutal with the side effects but better than what could've been!

I wish you the best of luck with everything!

Re: Another mammogram call back

SilleeMee — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 22:00:41 GMT

No compassion! It would be agonizing to have to wait that long. I would be very upset and I would let them know it.

Re: Another mammogram call back

ajsidney12 — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 22:04:08 GMT

You are your best advocate, please call your referring doctor and remind them you were called back last year and the stress of waiting a month is unhealthy for you. Best outcome wishes for you!

Re: Another mammogram call back

Tallgal — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 22:30:46 GMT

I agree with you ! Too long to wait. I just went through what you are going through. I had to have diagnostic mammogram, needle biopsy then surgical biopsy. The doctor’s office moved up my consultation appointment with the doctor who performed the surgical biopsy. I am blessed, it was a calcification not cancer.

Re: Another mammogram call back

elated — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 23:02:49 GMT

@GabbyAnn You know the old saying "the wheel that squeaks the loudest gets the most grease". I would call back and insist I needed to be rescheduled within the next two weeks. Surely, they can get you in sooner. Don't worry just be insistent.

Re: Another mammogram call back

conlt — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 23:20:15 GMT

@GabbyAnn I don't know about the time frame, but I do know that I would want the mammogram sooner than October.

About 15 years ago, I had biopsy after biopsy, even a lumpectomy, that turned out to be benign.

The radiologist's decided that they thought that each biopsy generated a "suspicious" area that was suspect on the next years mammogram and needed another biopsy.

Every year they apologized for having to take a biopsy. I had around 6 in total plus the lumpectomy.

They decided to stop the biopsy and do my mammogram in a year. At that mammogram, no areas were suspicious. I have not had a biopsy since. I get my mammogram every year and have had no new suspicious areas.

I hope the best for you. I was caught up in pattern of false suspicious areas.

Re: Another mammogram call back

cindyNC — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 23:21:57 GMT

@GabbyAnn Please call to see if you can get in sooner.

Re: Another mammogram call back

lgfan — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 23:51:19 GMT

I agree about the appointment being too far in advance. I had to have a follow up mammogram due to "irregularities" and it was scheduled for the following week. I would call and reschedule the appointment.

Re: Another mammogram call back

DSD2 — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 23:54:32 GMT

Given the potential diagnosis, it is unconscionable to ask you to wait that long.

Patience is a virtue but it is not warranted here. I would start by calling my doctor's office to get an earlier appointment and go up the chain of command until someone schedules you sooner.

I will pray for a good outcome. God bless you.

Re: Another mammogram call back

Mom2Dogs — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 00:15:47 GMT

Totally wrong to make you wait that long for a call back. I have been thru the same issues several times, and only waited a few days between appointments. I would be calling and making a issue of the time frame. Good luck.

Re: Another mammogram call back

Carmie — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 00:49:18 GMT

@GabbyAnn In the world of medicine, not being given another mammogram and ultrasound until October is normal.

In real life, it is scary and anxiety producing. I've been there and it is difficult to have to wait when you have this on your mind.

You can try to be seen earlier, but you might not be successful.

I had a lump that tested to be a papilloma and was made to wait and just go back for additional mammograms/ultrasounds every three months. At the six month mark, my nerves were shot. I demanded a biopsy immediately.

My biopsy was benign, but I was sent to a breast surgeon to have a Lumpectomy.

I met with the surgeon That was quite a few years ago. I did not get the lumpectomy, nor did I take Tomoxigin for three years as was suggested.

I just get a mammogram every 12 months now and I have a small metal marker in my breast where the biopsy was done. My mammograms are now clear.

I think physicians who read mammograms are quick on the trigger. They error on the side of caution, which is good, but it is highly disturbing for the patient.

I wish you the best of luck and great health. Let this be a false alarm and may you get in for additional testing ASAP.

BTW, a diagnostic mammogram is the same as a screening mammogram. The terms used are for billing purposes. You can only have a screening mammogram once a year. Any additional mammograms in the same year must be billed as diagnostic, or they will be denied.

Re: Another mammogram call back

ThinkingOutLoud — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 04:01:52 GMT

While you're waiting to get back into the dr, you can empower yourself so you don't feel like you're at the mercy of the medical system. Eating an alkaline diet, doing lymph massage or bouncing on a mini tramp every day, doing a parasite cleanse, as well as a heavy metal detox will be of help whether or not there's an issue of concern and they're things you can start doing in the meantime.