Recall after routine mammogram

I have just been recalled after a routine mammogram (I'm 53) my recall appointment is not for two weeks, does this seem like too long?

My mum died of breast cancer metastasis, my sister has had breast cancer twice, my niece died of breast cancer two years ago, both she and my sister have / had the breast cancer gene (they are not mother/daughter, I have two sisters). I'm really worried. Thank you for any replies.

  • Hi there ..

    The norm is two weeks ... it seems two weeks for nearly everything .. though some are getting stretched and it's even longer to wait ...

    I had 5 call backs from mamorgrams... the first 4 were all fine... they like to make sure now .. and 8.5 out of ten lumps are benign... so try to keep busy .. I know it's easier said then done .. but no amount of panic now will change the outcome .. that's what I was told while waiting .. so yes it is scary .. esp with so many family members .. but fingers crossed you'll be o.k ... let us know how you go ..

    We've had lots of breast lasses on here in the two and half years I've been on here .. and wer still standing .. I had a grade 3 .. and still here to tell the tale ... so hold on ... Chrissie x

  • Thank you Chrissie, that is a really helpful and kind reply, Jo x