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This happened to me on my very first mammogram - they called and wanted me to come back for more films. They had me wait on the second visit, and before I left they were able to tell me that everything was fine.

It's hard not to stress about it, but hang in there and good luck!

I am sorry for your situation. You know that we are here for you if you need us. Someone who I call mom had a breast cancer about 10 years ago, so it does strike home for me. Keep us updated on your progress. I will keep you in my prayers!!!

I know how getting the call for further tests is scary. Without the knowledge of really knowing what is going on, we tend to always look for the worst in any given situation. Even though you have to go back, it doesn't mean the worse case possible. What if the imaging center missplaced or the views didn't come out clear enough... Hang in there. I know it's hard. I have been in your shoes with female issues and thinking the worse when you get that call.

Good luck tomorrow and everything is going to be ok!!

I've been called back more than once and there was nothing there either time. Sometimes its the technician, sometimes its just a shadow, womens breasts are very fibrous- so don't stress out. Don't wear any powder, cream, deordorant etc - keep us posted. we care.

i know people that have been called back recently, and it was just shading, best 2 be on the safe side, gd luck with it and try not 2 worry :flowerforyou:

That happened to me on my first and second mamos.
Don't worry until there is something to worry about, because worry is like a rocking chair, you rock and rock and rock but you never get anywhere.

My Mama always said "Don't borrow trouble" I'm sure it could be a number of things, I do understand your worries tho after what happened to your Mom. My Mom had breast cancer also but she beat it!! Put it in God's hands hon, take care!

First, let me just say that you actually seem to be handling the situation well. I know it is scary. My Aunt passed from breast cancer a few years back and it was a devestating loss as well as going through all of the treatments. BUT, my Aubnt also defied ALL the odds. When she was first diagnosed, she was already Stage 4 Breast Cancer. They gave her less than 4 months to live. One year later and many chemo/radiation treatments and she was in remission. Against all odds. Every doctor was stunned and called her a miracle. It wasn't until another year later that the cancer returned and she refused treatment. Said that she knew this was it. "The lord gave me an extra one and a half years and I am grateful, but I will not go through the chemo and radiation again. I will enjoy my last times on earth with my hair on my head and my food in my stomach. I will keep my quality of life." -My Aunt...The doctors said she wouldn't make in 2 months without the therapy and treatments as the cancer came back more aggressive. 10 months later, she passed...happily. Family at her side and she said she never felt better.

It is scary, but as you can see, there are no expiration dates. Fighting is our option. Proving people wrong is our drive. I can't tell you everything will be alright. I can tell you that as long as you do not let it get the best of you, you will be fine. Be humble. Keep your loved ones near you at all times. No one gets out alive anyway. I will say that I hope everything is fine and wish you all the best.

I agree with the rest of the posters. Although it's hard not to worry, chances are it is more than likely a shadow or a technical error. As you can see, alot of other women have had the same phone call.

When I was 21, I found a lump in my breast. They did a biopsy and it was a benign fibroid tumor, . It came back 6 months later and I didn't even worry about it. It went away when my daughter was born, in 1999. I was 37. Stress will kill ya faster than cancer will. Good luck and I'm sending positive thoughts your way!!

im so sorry. im lost for words and im not sure what to day. im here to support you, but im sure everything will work out just fine. think positive!! )
my prayers are with you.

As many have already said, take it one day at a time. There could be many reasons they need more pictures and most of them are not that big of a deal. I recently (just last week) had a friend who had her second lumpectomy because the doctor found something on her mammogram. Both times the growths have turned out to be benign. They're so much better at catching things these days.

I'll keep you in my prayers. Wishing you all the support you need during this difficult time.

9 out of 10 of the call backs for more tests are nothing to be concerned about. You'll be fine!

I turned my cell phone off yesterday and forgot to turn it back on till this morning and there was a voicemail. I had a mammogram done last Friday and got a call that they want me to go back in tomorrow to do more "views". I am absolutely petrified and just want to cry.
Please give me some encouragement. I'm so happy that I can come to all of you and be open about this.

Hi,
I was in your shoes last fall. My yearly mammo had shown a "suspicious spot," so I had to go back for a more focused mammogram about a week later. I was a wreck, but I am happy to say that everything turned out fine.
I had a follow-up mammo in February, and everything continues to look good. The nurse who called (who is also a personal friend) tried to reassure me by telling me that they have "lots" of ladies who have to have more focused tests, and "most" of them turn out just fine.
I'll say some extra prayers for you......for nothing to show up on the extra views, and for peace of mind for you.
Kaye