Irregular mammogram

I need help! I am 57,no history of breast cancer, no known risk factors. I took HRT (menest and aygestin) for 8 years. I have had annual mammograms since I was 43 with no problems. This time, there was a problem with the mammogram of my right breast and I was called back for a spot compression test. Nurse told me that it was "OK" but to have another mamogram (mammogram) in 6 months. I have been having minor pain, more a sore feeling, in that breast for several months. It seems more pronounced now but I'm a bit nervous. The pain is in the exact spot where the radiologist wanted to do the spot compression mammogram. I've told the nurse I am not happy waiting and have an appointment with my doctor Thursday. What comes next? Should I suggest an ultrasound? A biopsy? This is all new to me. Also - we moved here from Palm Beach County in July. My previous mamograms are not available because of the hurricanes. I did get reports saying that they all were normal, as I thought. Thank you for your help.

[CCF-RN,MSN-JS]

Dear IslandGirl, It is not unusual to be called back to have a spot compression to look closer at an abnormality seen on a screening mammogram.  Often this clarifies the situation.  The radiologist makes recommendations based on how suspicious a finding is.  As there were no actual films to compare this to the assumption is that this finding is new.  Keeping a closer eye on it to see if there is any change to be on the cautious side makes sense.  Without seeing the film and the finding it is difficult to say what or if further evaluation at this time is warrented.  Your doctor should be able to clarify the degree of suspicion and the recommendations.  It may be of help, when you are able to retrieve your mammogram films, to have them compared with this current mammogram.

[naty25]

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