Hello, I had a routine screening mammogram (age 70 yrs) done on 9/2/20. I just recently switched pcp's and had the mammogram done at their facility. I had not established a gyn there yet. about 3 weeks later I noticed I had a good sized bruise on my right breast (underneath which is probably why I didnt notice it for so long) When I felt it I could feel a good sized lump. I didnt freak out because I remembered I just had the mammo and surely it would have picked up something the size I was feeling. Called the gyn I have seen for almost 40 yrs. I saw the NP there in 2 days. She recommended an ultrasound. I was scheduled with a date 2 weeks away. Is it appropriate to wait that long?. I realize this isnt an emergency but it is also not routine. I took the date but called my pcp and asked if they could get me a date sooner at their facility. So my questions are 1) Am I right to be concerned they are making me wait 2 weeks. I think 1 week would be acceptable. 2) how common is it to get a bruise and possible hematoma from the mammogram? I've had at least 2 dozen and this has never happened before. The Mammo wasnt any more painful than they normally are.
I am just a couple of years younger than you & the slightest bump I bruise. Two weeks to wait for an ultrasound is normal, this includes people that has a mammogram indicating probable cancer.
I know it's worrisome waiting but please try not to let yourself get super stressed over this.
Take care.
Susie
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I know it's worrisome waiting but please try not to let yourself get super stressed over this.
Take care.
Susie
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I understand what you are saying but its dangerous to assume because I had a mammogram that had to be what caused the lump. I am more concerned about the lump than I am the bruise. They dont necessarily have to be connected. Do women with breast lumps wait 2 weeks for an ultrasound. If so, then I need to be patient. If not, then I shouldnt have to wait longer. As soon as I hear from my pcp (connected to the facility that may have caused this) I will post about whether they give me a closer date. I am not aware of a tendency for me to bruise easily. I definitely have never bruised from a mammogram before and they always hurt. But like I said, not too concerned about the bruise.
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DX: some type of GI problem, spondyloarthropathy, autoimmune hepatitis (stable), GERD, autoimmune thyroiditis (stable) T2D
Related Meds (past and present) pentasa, humira, remicade, simponi, cimzia, prenidsone, levothryoxine, metformin XL
Rootsmith did your other dr have any luck getting your test moved up? Yes, it is normal to have to wait to get a ultrasound 2 weeks even with a knot/lump. Another issue is due to Covid19, medical facilities are open, however, they are limiting how many patients they take in at one time.They have to follow the guidelines.
Good luck with your test.
Susie
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Good luck with your test.
Susie
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Rootsmith:
Unfortunately, it is normal to wait that long for an ultrasound. Susie is correct about COVID effecting testing times and limits. I called in June to schedule my mammogram, I was able to get an appointment in October. I waited longer than two weeks for an appointment for a biopsy after a mammogram last year.
Good Luck
Sharon
Unfortunately, it is normal to wait that long for an ultrasound. Susie is correct about COVID effecting testing times and limits. I called in June to schedule my mammogram, I was able to get an appointment in October. I waited longer than two weeks for an appointment for a biopsy after a mammogram last year.
Good Luck
Sharon