Getting ready to go get my Mamogram, what about you?!

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10-26-2011, 02:45 PM

#91

Donnasue

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watterstide,
I put mine off for YEARS. Finally decided to get one. They found 7 masses in my left breast. I had two biopsied, and was told that they were not cancerous. But, I still have to have mammograms twice a year until I get a good baseline.

You decide.

Donna in GA

10-26-2011, 03:17 PM

#92

decky

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Quote:

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'm in a world wide study on breast cancer so I have and have had a mamogram every year for years. The doctor told me that the older you get the more likely that you can get breast cancer.

10-26-2011, 03:24 PM

#93

maryb119

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I have mine scheduled for December. A friend was just diagnosed with breast cancer so I want to make sure I have mine. I call it "the big squeeze". Its not that bad and doesn't take long to be safe.

10-26-2011, 04:51 PM

#94

Fabriholic

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Originally Posted by Mary O

Get one ever year.Hate them!!!!!!!That machine had to be invented by a man......

I agree!

10-26-2011, 05:15 PM

#95

3plus2granny

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Had mine today also. I include it on the same day as my annual pap smear. I wonder what age they stop covering paps and mammograms.

10-26-2011, 05:21 PM

#96

Woodster

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All done. Got my annual as well.

10-26-2011, 05:51 PM

#97

Jim's Gem

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I am scheduled for Friday. May have to cancel, I have jury duty and am on panel for criminal trial. Hope I get sent home tomorrow!

10-26-2011, 06:33 PM

#98

Stitchnripper

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Mammo found my lump going on 3 years. The biggest risk factor for breast cancer is being female and having breasts. the short amount of discomfort is worth it. Consider the alternatives.