Comments on: Breast Cancer (2 of 3): Ductal Carcinoma in Situ, Lobular Carinoma in Situ, Invasive Carcinomas

By: healthforself

healthforself — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:51:03 +0000

As frightening as it may seem, the abnormal findings on mammography and follow-up visits are necessary in order to detect if something concerning is going on..such as DCIS or an invasive/infiltrating process. Remember, the purpose for screening IS to find something new and abnormal in order to treat/cure it before it becomes something deadly. Glad to hear everything is ok.

By: caregivingdaughter

caregivingdaughter — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 23:18:56 +0000

Okay, I went back and they found some calcifications, but they were scattered and the radiologist said they appear benign. I mentioned your series about breast cancer on my site at http://www.takingofme.today.com.

By: healthforself

healthforself — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:27:45 +0000

Callbacks are common for the most part. The mammogram is not 100% accurate you have to remember. Its only about 80%, not the best, but best out there for screening. Thus, if something does not look right, or its unclear, the physicians will have you come back in for some more views. This will either confirm a finding or allow the physician to be more sure that nothing is currently wrong with you. Speak further with your physicians regarding any concerns of course. Best of luck.

By: caregivingdaughter

caregivingdaughter — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:55:57 +0000

Yikes, the hospital just called me after my mammogram earlier this week. They want me to come back for more views of one of my breasts. Are callbacks common? How worried should I be? I’m going back tomorrow morning.

By: healthforself

healthforself — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 12:18:58 +0000

Glad you find the information helpful. Mammograms are important…they should be done once yearly at this point. Of coure, always speak to your personal physician.

By: caregivingdaughter

caregivingdaughter — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 01:33:54 +0000

This is very informative. I actually had a mammogram earlier this week. Now that I’m 40, I’m going to start doing this every year.

By: icybc

icybc — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:47:57 +0000

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