Wellness

[maplecrazed]

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

[beach ladydrb]

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.

[maplecrazed]

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.

[maplecrazed]

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.

[NYC Susan]

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.

[turtle52]

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.

[Mmsfoxxie]

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.

[Lacey1]

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).

[fromthebronx]

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.

[violann]

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.