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Dear Cocogirl
I am sorry you lost your friend. I admire you for your hospice work - it must be very wearing sometimes when you have your own health worries. I too have been through the six month watch several times. As the day of the test approaches, I start to get nervous and have a very hard time as it gets closer. But I “passed" my last test on Friday, so I can breathe again. 👍
I am wishing you the very best results on Tuesday!
♥️
DearLife
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Hi, I am replying to some earlier posts..if you are concerned about the gadolinium, as I was, ask if they offer CEDM. Contrast Enhanced Digital Mammography. Some of the hospital based imaging centers offer it, usually the research hospitals. I had it during my initial diagnostic workup bc my breasts are dense. Same cost as mammogram, but usually insurance doesn't pay for the contrast material, which is not gadolinium. I think its iodine. Google it for more info.
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I'm birads 3 for focal asymmetry on the left breast. The ultrasound after my diagnostic mammogram showed nothing—the official language is "no ultrasound correlate". I'm to get a 6 month follow-up. Even though the ultrasound tech told me not to spend the whole 6 months worrying, I am worrying anyway. Does anybody have suggestions for coping with anxiety/fear during this time?
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Is it possible to discuss with the doctor the possibility of getting an earlier appointment than six months? If you explain that waiting is causing you anxiety, they might be able to accommodate you as part of your care. I've been trying meditation and limiting my internet (search, etc.) to reduce stress. Sorry not much help.
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