by hrhnutty on February 7th, 2008

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I went for my annual mammogram this week and they took extra pictures of one breast while I was there, they called me today to say they need me to go in for more pictures of the same breast - should I be worried?

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by supersizeme on February 8th, 2008
You should be concerned but not worried. Mammogram is not 100% effective in detecting breast cancer. Excessive fibrous tissues or the presence of sebaceous cysts in a breast can make detection difficult or impossible. This may be the reason why more pictures need to be taken of the same breast.
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- Thanks, I called them back again today to ask what my new prescription should say, whether it should just be for a screening mammogram for the extra pictures as that was what my first prescription was for. They told me that the prescription should say 'right breast mammogram and bilateral ultrasound' now I'm even more worried...
  
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  by hrhnutty on February 11th, 2008
- It appears that the mammograms taken for both breasts have so far been inconclusive. Most likely your breast tissues are so dense (this happens a lot to big breasted women) that the technologist cannot tell if there is cancer or not. Ultrasound is another imaging technique that MAY be able to make a differentiation. If you are still worried, ask your doctor to explain this to you on your next visit.
  
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by patty58 on February 22nd, 2008
HI, The same thing happened to me today. They took extra photos and an ultra sound. I would like an answer as well. I share your concern
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- Sometimes mammography just doesn't provide enough detail to make a determination. They can't tell so they use needle biopsy or other diagnostic methods to be sure.
  
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