Should I be worried about a mammogram call back?
Getting called back after a screening mammogram is pretty common but can be scary. But getting called back does not mean you have breast cancer. It means that the doctors have found something they want to look at more closely. If you get called back, it’s usually to take new pictures or get other tests.
What percentage of mammogram callbacks are cancer?
Of all women who receive regular mammograms, about 10 percent will get called back for further testing and of those, only about 0.5 percent will be found to have cancer. Your chances of being diagnosed with cancer after a callback are small, but your doctor wants to be sure there is no cancer present.
How long does it take to get a call back after a mammogram?
This means your primary care doctor often has the results back 3 to 4 days after your mammogram. Most doctors or healthcare providers will contact you right away if an abnormality is found so that you can schedule a diagnostic mammogram or other tests to evaluate it.
What happens if a mammogram comes back abnormal?
The mammogram will show no sign of breast cancer. If your mammogram does show something abnormal, you will need follow-up tests to check whether or not the finding is breast cancer. Most abnormal findings on a mammogram are not breast cancer. For most women, follow-up tests will show normal breast tissue.
Is it common to get called back for a second mammogram?
Getting called back for additional mammogram views or a biopsy is pretty common and doesn’t necessarily mean you have cancer. Fewer than 1 in 10 women who are called back after a routine screening mammogram for additional views or other tests turn out to have breast cancer.
What does a shadow on a mammogram mean?
If you have a breast lump or shadow on your mammogram, a breast biopsy tells if it is cancer or not. This summary will tell you about the different kinds of breast biopsies. It will tell you what to expect if you have a breast biopsy.
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.