Left breast issues on mammograms....abnormalities?

I had my 2nd mammogram post PM two weeks ago. I got a letter saying to come in for a diagnostic (not screening) repeat mammogram due to possible "abnormality" on the left side. Would having a PM affect the breast tissue below/arround it? I really do not want to be squashed again as it was really uncomfortable on that side, and because I was afraid they would pull on the PM and dislodge a wire. Is there any information on left breast abnormalities (the side the PM is on) after getting a pacemaker? thanks! cb

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by Grateful Heart - 2017-01-24 20:47:46

Ask your doctor for a breast ultrasound.  Sometimes they can not see behind or to the side of the PM with a mammography and they can see more tissue with ultrasound. 

Plus it's painless! 

Try not to worry, I have been called back and was cleared with the ultrasound. 

Grateful Heart 

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by cb - 2017-01-24 21:00:31

From your mouth to God's ear....I am pretty frightened.

I am now going to email my Dr. to get an ultrasound...THANK YOU.

carolyn

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by Grateful Heart - 2017-01-24 22:11:55

It's hard not to worry...easier said then done. 

Maybe you can get in for the follow up this week.

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