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Posted 4/5/2012 1:17 PM (GMT 0)
I'm 45 been having mammos forever it seams, this past September I had a call back to do a diagnostic mammo and ultra sound. Took a long time to read it and then said that everything looked ok and said we will see you in six months. I went back yesterday for my six months check up, the x-ray tech said that if they need to see me sooner they will let me know but otherwise they would see me in six months for my regular mammo. I was wondering does the radiologist let you know when your there if you would need a biopsi. My mom had breast cancer. They caught it extremely early and she just had to do radiation. I hate this waiting. Cant they just let you know while your there! 
Posted 4/7/2012 11:21 PM (GMT 0)
There are two types of mammogram appts. First, there is your screening mammogram. The tech looks at your films to make sure they turned out. The radiologist looks at the films later. If there is something they have questions about, they do a callback. Then there is the diagnostic mammogram. The radiologist will typically read the films while you wait, and if there is an issue, they take more pics or do an ultrasound right then, and some places will even do a biopsy that same day. Hope this helps.

BEV
Posted 4/8/2012 9:03 PM (GMT 0)
I had both the diagnostic mammogram and the ultrasound on April 4th for my 6 month check up and also back in October on my first call back. I guess I'm just paranoid. I just wasnt sure if the Radiologist tells you something right away or send the report to your doctor so your doctor can tell you.
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