I'm Helen. I'm a mom of two, wife to my sweetie and I work from home as a telephone advice nurse. 'Triage' is from a french word meaning 'to sort'.
In nursing, it means to determine the level of urgency of care needed- so I'm a sorter of sorts:-)
In my free time, I like to bake and do home projects, like painting (walls, not pictures) My current passion is making handmade soaps and other bath and body goodies.
Scary Phone Call
Ok, check out this irony. I had my annual screening mammogram 2 days ago. This evening I got a call from an x-ray clinic I’ve never heard of asking me to call them back because I need to make an appointment with them. I wasn’t connecting it to my mammogram because I’ve recently had a few tests done on my kidneys so I wondered if it might be something related to that.
So, I called back and they said they received a letter from the screening mammogram clinic that I needed a diagnostic mammogram done for some more views. Of course, they won’t give me ANY information, so I booked the appointment (which isn’t until April 20th) and I can’t reach my doctor’s office because they are closed for the day. Hopefully I’ll be able to get hold of my doctor in the morning to tell me what this is all about.
Prayers for me would really be appreciated…or just good thoughts. I’m scared.
Update: I just did a bit more reading about mammograms and it says it’s quite common to be called back for different views. Going to try not to get ahead of myself here. Deep breaths.
More Update: I called my doctor’s office yesterday and the nurse told me they want to take the new views because the screening mammo showed ‘asymetrical density’ which can just mean uneven pressure during the exam. It was also marked as ‘low suspicion’ , so I am feeling much better about it and I’m glad they are being careful and double-checking!
April 2nd, 2009 8:04 pm
(((hugs))) I hope they are nothing but getting new views for the reason of just doing it. Happy thoughts sent your way allllllllll the way.
Let us know when you know!
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April 3rd, 2009 7:48 am
When I had my last smash the tech told me to be more surprised if they did not call me. They need more shots a lot of the time. I will keep you in my thoughts! Take care but don’t worry to much.
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April 3rd, 2009 2:02 pm
ya, it’s pretty common Helen, it’s happened to me a few times.. they just want to be sure..which is a good thing
and thanks for reminding me..time for my mammo 
hugs
April 4th, 2009 12:32 am
Hi Helen,
I have to tell you that with me I got the call too…and was booked to come back the next day…and then found myself aboard the breast cancer train. The fact that they want you back in 3 weeks is a good sign!!! Hell….it’s a GREAT SIGN!!!!
April 4th, 2009 8:45 am
Thanks for the comments everyone!
Young Momma: thanks, I hope so too!
hey Angel: good to see you here. I didn’t know you read my blog:-) Do you still blog?
Janice: thanks for that:-) I’m so sorry you’re going through this. Are you almost finished treatment? I can’t find your blog…thanks for the good thoughts for me. I really appreciate it. Maybe we can meet at the next tweetup- I hope so!
Laura: I’m sure you’re right. I’m feeling much calmer today.
April 8th, 2009 1:25 pm
I read your blog several times a day..! I made a blog but it sits empty, don’t have anything exciting to say ahah!
May 9th, 2009 12:59 pm
Second Mammo CLEAR!
Thanks to everyone for their good thoughts and support. You were all right on- just an extra screening which is very common I’m told. whew!