Old 10-26-2011, 12:26 PM
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ncredbird
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Because of a three generational breast cancer history in my family I not only have to get a mammogram but also an MRI of my breasts done every year. I don't tell insurance about my family history because I don't want it in my medical record. My Dr orders it for "diagnostic reasons" and if insurance won't pay for it we do. It isn't worth the risk. I have gone as far as seriously considering having a double mastectomy just to reduce the risk. Have probably had a dozen biopsies over the years and thankfully they have always been negative. Mother has had two bouts with breast cancer and my younger sister one. Mothers Aunt died of breast cancer when I was in my teens. Ann in TN
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