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I received a letter saying my mamagram was seen as there was a finding,what does that mean

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East Brunswick, NJ
July 26
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Did they mark all your scars before doing the mammo? The last time I went, the tech marked and recorded all my scars, a mole, etc. so that if they showed up in the mammo, the "finding" would be more easily determined if the "something" was related to those spots. Scar tissue etc. from your recent surgery may be what is going on. Keeping you in prayers that the additional images can be scheduled soon, and that you get all good news on their review! Hugs!

July 26
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I’m very scared , so scared that I am making myself so sick . I just had my aortic valve replaced on June 23 rd and now August 4th I have to get surgery on my carotid artery, surgery, because a stent or balloon will not work.

July 26
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Receiving a letter about a "finding" on your mammogram can feel scary, but try to take a breath — it doesn't automatically mean cancer. It simply means the radiologist (the doctor who reads the images) noticed something that needs a closer look. There are many reasons a finding might be flagged, including:

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Receiving a letter about a "finding" on your mammogram can feel scary, but try to take a breath — it doesn't automatically mean cancer. It simply means the radiologist (the doctor who reads the images) noticed something that needs a closer look. There are many reasons a finding might be flagged, including:

- Unclear images — the picture wasn't sharp enough and needs to be retaken
- Breast asymmetry — one area looks slightly different from the rest, which is often completely normal
- A cyst — a fluid-filled sac that is usually harmless
- Calcifications — tiny calcium deposits that are often benign
- A mass — which could be a cyst or other non-cancerous finding

In fact, fewer than 1 in 10 people called back after a mammogram are found to have cancer. The most important thing right now is to follow through with any follow-up testing your healthcare provider recommends. This might include a diagnostic mammogram, an ultrasound, or an MRI.

As one MyBCTeam member put it, different imaging tools are like using different filters on a photo — each one gives a clearer picture of what's going on.

July 26

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