Really nervous of Mammogram test results

It says left breast has possible focal asymmetry...and needs another image done. I look up what that means and often time it's simply benign cysts, it's tissue that seemed more apparent on the image. I did have benign cysts last year in the area, so I'm hoping that's what it is. I'm nervous now, because there's always a small percentage it's cancer. But fingers crossed.
Just another thing to worry about 🥺

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Vacantfever41 · 46-50, F

Radiology reports are notoriously cautious, and most of the time it’s exactly what you already said: overlapping tissue, cysts, or something benign that just didn’t look crystal clear on the first image. I had a mammogram done back in June 2021 same outcome for me was delivered via mail. I didn’t make that next appointment when I should’ve…

The fact that you’ve had benign cysts in that area before actually makes that a really strong possibility. Needing “additional imaging” doesn’t automatically mean bad news…it’s often just the radiologist double-checking with a better angle.

Fingers crossed for you 🤞 You’re being proactive and that’s huge. Sending you good thoughts until you get that call back. 💜

Coralmist · 41-45, F

@Vacantfever41 Ty, I appreciate that🌸 Hopefully it is the same cysts. 🤞🏼

Vacantfever41 · 46-50, F

@Coralmist Of course. I’m really hoping it’s just the same cysts showing up again too. Hang in there you’ll have more peace of mind once the follow-up is done. ☺

Coralmist · 41-45, F

@Vacantfever41 Thank you 🌺