Call-back after mammogram, but can't get appt til after Thanksgiving . . .

[BamaTanya]

What do you think?

 

The radiologist read my films and compared to previous ones. S/he wants more specific compression in a specific area.

 

I am not panicking, but I admit I'm anxious. I lost my mom to b. cancer. I remember when she got the callback. . . . . . . . . . .

 

The technician who called explained the procedure and told me about dense tissue/etc (trying to reassure me, I'm sure). The radiologist will read the films while I'm there so there won't be any wait time after the appt.

 

Still. I wonder if I shouldn't be seeing someone sooner. Like today. Insisting they squeeze me. Or picking up my films and taking them to another hospital or clinic where I could get this checked now.

 

My dr is off today.

 

WWYD?

Edited November 11, 2011 by BamaTanya

[Starr]

When I had a follow up they did an ultrasound. Talk with your doctor and see what can be done. Waiting 2 weeks doesn't seem to make anyone crazy anymore except - the patients.

[Lisa R.]

You could ask if they have a cancellation list and ask to be on it.

[Night Elf]

You could ask if they have a cancellation list and ask to be on it.

 

:iagree: This is what I did. I got the callback in early December and they wanted me to wait until January. I was a nervous wreck for a day before I called them back and asked them to please squeeze me in or my anxiety would kick in big time and my family's holiday season would be ruined. I did get in just a few days after that. They read my film on sight and decided on a biopsy that I also managed to get done within the week. By Christmas, I was all in the clear. But I had to do a repeat mammogram and repeat ultrasound in June and i'm scheduled again next month. It's a nerve wracking ordeal, that's for sure.

 

Sorry about your mom. :( :grouphug::grouphug: