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call back for more views on mammogram...

maplecrazed — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 08:53:34 GMT

Should I be worried? My doc tried to call me many times and I just got the message. Guess it's too late to worry now I'll text her tomorrow. Any experiences to share? Mc

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beach ladydrb — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 08:59:32 GMT

I am married to a physician. This is very common, it has happened to me. Most times, it is nothing. With malpractice issues today, they cover themselves . I would say make sure your insurance will pay for the extra views. Because of Obamacare, many are being denied.

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maplecrazed — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 09:07:43 GMT

On 12/31/2014 mineralgirl1 said: I am married to a physician. This is very common, it has happened to me. Most times, it is nothing. With malpractice issues today, they cover themselves . I would say make sure your insurance will pay for the extra views. Because of Obamacare, many are being denied.

Thank you your words will make the night easier.

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maplecrazed — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 09:08:04 GMT

On 12/31/2014 mineralgirl1 said: I am married to a physician. This is very common, it has happened to me. Most times, it is nothing. With malpractice issues today, they cover themselves . I would say make sure your insurance will pay for the extra views. Because of Obamacare, many are being denied.

Thank you your words will make the night easier.

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NYC Susan — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 09:24:19 GMT

I agree. It is very common. I don't know anyone who hasn't had this happen at one time or another. They're just being thorough.

I've been called back for more views, and I've also been called back for ultrasounds, and once had to have a biopsy. Everything was fine every single time. I completely understand being concerned. That's normal. But it could be as simple as the films being unclear or the radiologist wanting different views than what was taken. The odds are that you are a-okay!

So rest easy, and be glad that they're so diligent and that technology like this exists.

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turtle52 — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 12:46:26 GMT

I go to a place where the results are read IMMEDIATELY by a doctor. The doctor comes in with the results before I am even out of my gown. I have not needed additional views but if I did, they would be taken immediately. There is no need for call backs at a later date.

Switching to this type of facility has helped my anxiety tremendously. My mother had BC twice so I am extra fearful of the test and the results. I have mentioned this several times before on these threads. Ladies--do yourself a favor and switch to a facility where you get the results right away. It was one of the smartest decisions I have ever made in my life.

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Mmsfoxxie — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 14:53:03 GMT

It's happened to me, too. Sometimes the technician didn't do something right (or could be equipment) and it has to be done over. You have to be positioned just right and the pressure has to be correct. Another time, I felt a peas sized lump after a self exam (insurance paid for unscheduled exam) and it turned out to be a "clogged glan" that discipated on its own.

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Lacey1 — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 15:04:03 GMT

I have breast cancer and had a radical mastectomy on my right breast. Last year, I had my left breast mammogram. The facility had brand new 3 D equipment. Well, the new machine found something, 'new'. There was a radiologist on site, she ordered a repeat mammogram, she still was puzzled, and then ordered an ultrasound.

I was able to have all of these tests one after another. It turned out to be a benign nodule. If I had to have gone home, and come back for all of those tests-it would've caused a LOT of unnecessary worry.

I also agree that you should be able to have your mammogram and leave with your results.

I will add that they should have private waiting rooms. I was still in my gown, while waiting for the ultrasound. There was another woman in a gown that must have gotten some bad news as she was crying. I really couldn't think of anything to say to comfort her, so I just gave her a hug and quietly asked for a blessing, ( as someone had once done for me-thank you).

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fromthebronx — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 15:13:55 GMT

I have worked in health care for almost 40 years, and all but 3 have been in women's health. I can tell you with assurance that getting a callback is a very common occurrence. Most likely, for whatever reason, the first films didn't come out clearly. Also, as mineral girl said above, radiologists do not want to mess around with anything having to do with the breast…malpractice issues make them extra careful. Relax and enjoy your New Year, maple! I think you are going to be just fine.

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violann — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 16:18:47 GMT

TOTALLY agree with turtle52. I've had "re-do's" my past 2 annual mammos. This year I had the smarts to ask that the re-do be done right there and then. The a second set of pictures were fine. Last year, I had to wait four anxious weeks to learn that I was fine then.

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Shelbelle — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 16:34:10 GMT

I was called back in 2011 and in 2012, all checked out just fine. It is difficult not to be worried, but most of the time it is just for something that amounts to nothing, hang in there.

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maplecrazed — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 17:02:33 GMT

Thank you, everyone. I appreciate your advise and wisdom. I like the idea of getting results immediately... I'll check that out. You guys really helped me, thank you.

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wonderfulworld — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 23:47:16 GMT

Don't worry until they schedule a biopsy...even then it is usually nothing. The voice of experience on call backs and biopsies. However, everyone worries...it is only natural.

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wonderfulworld — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 23:50:19 GMT

When I did have to have a biopsy (benign calcifications) it was over Thanksgiving. Now I try not to schedule any routine stuff over the holidays! Too much stress.

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kivah — Thu, 01 Jan 2015 00:25:48 GMT

I've had mammograms taken for almost 50 years with no call-back - until a few months ago. I posted on here and got so much encouragement from the ladies that I decided not to worry. It was 11 days until my follow-up appointment with an ultrasound - and the doctor said "something in the first x-rays overlapped" and I was fine. Most of the time, it's nothing. Good Luck!!!

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Tribesters — Thu, 01 Jan 2015 00:58:20 GMT

I also had a call-back a couple years ago. It was an anxious few days until I got the ""all clear."" I think sometimes they just don't get a good picture. I know it's hard not to worry but as others have said it's not uncommon.

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NYC Susan — Thu, 01 Jan 2015 02:30:27 GMT

On 12/31/2014 turtle52 said:
I go to a place where the results are read IMMEDIATELY by a doctor. The doctor comes in with the results before I am even out of my gown. I have not needed additional views but if I did, they would be taken immediately. There is no need for call backs at a later date.

Switching to this type of facility has helped my anxiety tremendously. My mother had BC twice so I am extra fearful of the test and the results. I have mentioned this several times before on these threads. Ladies--do yourself a favor and switch to a facility where you get the results right away. It was one of the smartest decisions I have ever made in my life.

I do go to a facility where the results are read immediately.

However, they are then reviewed again - by two additional doctors - so sometimes people get callbacks. I don't think that's a terrible thing. I'm very happy that they're so thorough.

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Tigriss — Thu, 01 Jan 2015 03:53:10 GMT

I've had to go back for a pap because the sample wasn't significant enough. They've since changed swab types. The larger the bust the more difficult it is to get the proper views, also any movement could blur the pics, so another pic is called for. I agree that it is better to be safe than sorry on both people's parts.

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Nonametoday — Thu, 01 Jan 2015 04:01:49 GMT

It does happen but does not mean that you should not follow up. Followup is imperative in this situation as it could be something but it could be nothing, but don't let others discourage you from following up. Your happiness or your life could depend on it.

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rac71 — Thu, 01 Jan 2015 04:22:43 GMT

On 12/31/2014 turtle52 said:
I go to a place where the results are read IMMEDIATELY by a doctor. The doctor comes in with the results before I am even out of my gown. I have not needed additional views but if I did, they would be taken immediately. There is no need for call backs at a later date.

Switching to this type of facility has helped my anxiety tremendously. My mother had BC twice so I am extra fearful of the test and the results. I have mentioned this several times before on these threads. Ladies--do yourself a favor and switch to a facility where you get the results right away. It was one of the smartest decisions I have ever made in my life.

I believe that is what I do when I have a comprehensive mammogram. I was asked to stay in a post-mammogram waiting area, then had several more scans done. My breast tissue is very dense and my age 35 baseline one was unreadable/clear because of this. Now my doctor sends me for a 3-d mammogram. I pay the extra $50 not covered by insurance.