Is it common to get a call back on a mammogram?

Is it common to get a call back on a mammogram?

Getting called back after a screening mammogram is fairly common, and it doesn’t mean you have breast cancer. In fact, fewer than 1 in 10 women called back for more tests are found to have cancer. Often, it just means more x-rays or an ultrasound needs to be done to get a closer look at an area of concern.

What happens when you get called back for a mammogram?

Getting called back after a screening mammogram is fairly common and doesn’t mean you have breast cancer. In fact, fewer than 1 in 10 women called back for more tests are found to have cancer. Often, it just means more x-rays or an ultrasound needs to be done to get a closer look at an area of concern.

What should I do if my mammogram results are negative?

If the results are negative or benign, that means no cancer was found. Be sure to ask the doctor whether you need any additional follow-up and when you should have your next screening mammogram. If the biopsy shows that you do have cancer, your doctor may refer you to a breast surgeon or other breast specialist. What if it’s cancer?

What to do if you have cancer after a mammogram?

Be sure to ask the doctor whether you need any additional follow-up and when you should have your next screening mammogram. If the biopsy shows that you do have cancer, your doctor may refer you to a breast surgeon or other breast specialist. What if it’s cancer?

Can a call back mammogram cause anxiety for women?

Follow-up Imaging, Anxiety and ‘no shows’. There is no doubt that an abnormal mammogram and subsequent call back mammogram can cause an increase in anxiety for women for a long period of time. Indeed, this anxiety can continue even after the second mammogram (or biopsy) is proven to be benign, or not cancer.

Why am I being called back after my mammogram?

You could be called back after your mammogram because: The pictures weren’t clear or didn’t show some of your breast tissue and need to be retaken. You have dense breast tissue, which can make it hard to see some parts of your breasts. The radiologist sees calcifications or a mass (a cyst or solid tumor).

Can I request a mammogram?

Request a Mammogram. Once you submit this appointment request, it will be assigned to a customer care representative based in our East Hartford Office. They will call you to book your appointment from the following phone number: 860-289-3375. You may save this number as a contact in your phone for future reference.

Why would a diagnostic mammogram be ordered?

A diagnostic mammogram, as a rule, is only ordered when the doctor needs to take a closer look at a specific part of your breast tissue. It’s part of any successful breast cancer risk assessment program, designed to catch problems before they can have a serious impact on your overall health.