Originally Posted by Lacelady
I am too old for one now. Here in Ireland, they consider that when you are past 65, you no longer 'need' one.
I think they will still send you for one if you discover a lump, it's just the regular ones they stop. (saves money)
I discovered my tumor when I was 68, and I am not the only one to 'get' breast cancer after 65. The most shocking thing - it didn't show up on annual mammograms! It was a ductal tumor, and it shows only on ultrasound or MRIs. Fortunately, it is slow-growing.
Please continue doing self-exams.