Wait six months???

[Llilly]

I am 42 and had my second mammogram last week (my first was two years ago, with no irregularities). I received a letter from the health system saying that a finding in my right breast needed to be looked at further, and recommended a follow up in six months to recheck.  Is it wise to wait so long? Should I press for a re-test sooner?  I'm liable to worry myself into an ulcer if I have to wait so long to find out if there is something wrong...

[oscary]

A related discussion, six months was started.

[Abbey]

Six months my arse. I have a friend that when a "cyst" was found in his stomach the doctor said let's wait 6 months and then retest. He did, by then the cancer had spread. I'm not saying this is your prognosis, I'm just saying don't wait.

Good luck to you,
Abbey

[CCF-RN,MSN-rf]

Dear Llilly:  In the absence of any more explanation, I would want this to be checked now.  If it needs rechecking now - why wait 6 months.  Find out what is going on.