My husband was amused. I had called the doctor's office for an order for my mammogram (Monday). They left a message, " Mr. ----, you can pick up your mammogram order any time at the front desk."

congrats, had mine

I couldn't resist the chance to offer my inspiration. I am now a little over a 31 year breast cancer survivor and...I am also an eight year uterine cancer survivor. Hang in there ladies--a positive attitude is a BIG advantage. Bless you all.

Always get mine, last done in Sept.

My mom is a two time survivor, once each breast. It's been quite a few years for year. Also, no BRCA genes.

5 year survivor!

So "Cop a Feel" and get smooshed. I am a 2 timer once in each breast, 1991 and again 2000 so get r' done ladies!!

So happy for you for the good news. I'm scheduled to see the breast cancer doctor in November for a checkup for a world wide study that I'm on. Not due for my mammo until April of next year.

wow! this is a thread full of positive inspiration. congrats to alll you survivors

I have one every 2 years. The breast screen people here send me a reminder and I make an appointment as soon as I get that letter.

Got mine! The girls are good to go!

Me too! It was the first year I was going to skip one, but had to have other x-rays so went ahead and had it. Those "calcium deposits" got me to a surgeon and M.D. Anderson Cancer Center very fast, and I'm here to brag after being "a pathologist's challenge" and 2 surgeries, 2 sets of different chemotherapies (hair and nail loss of course), 6 weeks of daily radiation therapy, and 5 years of taking an estrogen blocker. We're awaiting my 2nd grandchild!

Same here.....

12 year survivor :thumbup:

Yeah for you! I am glad you are a survivor, such a blessing...I am a melanoma survivor.

I love that quilt. Can I find that quilt pattern in a book. My mother just found out that she has cancel. This quilt would make her smile.

Seven years here. My daughter is 3 years. Yeah. Two other daughters are clean and don't miss theirs. :thumbup: :thumbup: I used to avoid them for as long as possible. Now, I'm first in line. Will not put them off any longer. :-D

Ok, so my yearly deductible has just been met after going in for that other test they give you once you turn 50. Surely you know which one, ugh. With that, I will be scheduling my yearly mammogram. Been putting it off since the reminder card arrived in May. So not smart. I didnt want the bill$.

Congrats on your survival! As I was walking in my 4th Susan G. Komen 60 mile 3-Day event two years ago, I spoke to a woman who, at age 59 had never had a mammogram. When I asked why (as politely as possible), she said she was too scared to find out the results. We've kept in touch through e-mail and I was so glad when she told me that in honor of my walking again this past summer, she had a mammogram! I was so excited for her, especially when the results were all good. Congratulations to all you survivors and for those still battling, you are in my prayers.

me too! :thumbup:

Good looking out. I can't get my first one until 40 but I check often.

Good for you!

Yes. A mammo is important. Went 18 months due to a major move. A suspicious spot and they can't determine after two mammos, and a sonagram, with a biopsy scheduled. Even if it is the big C, it will be caught early enough, hopefully.

Congratulations

hooray!! welcome to the survivor club! it's over 25 years for me and i'm going strong!! had both removed and i still have to get mammograms, but it's worth it to hear every year that everything is good! i'll be seeing you in another 25 yrs!
phyllis42-- hang in there! waiting for results is really nerve racking! sorry you have to go through that! but stage 1 is very treatable and i'm glad you got the mammogram! i'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers!

Check out this video for some kindred spirits. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5ewAA8jLZ8

Great advise from a 12 yr. survivor!

Just had a six month f/u to check a clip that was inserted after a biopsy of a mass. F/U was fine - good to go till next annual mammogram. My mother died of breat cancer - I am faithful with my mammograms. Best wishes and prayers to all you survivors!

I just went thru my annuals...24 survivor years here after "too late" diagnosis. (10 yrs chemo). Every year I still realize I had better finish some quilts just in case. Nobody else could figure out my stash.

I have several famiy members that have pasted away due to cancer. But I am a surviver of breast cancer for 8 yrs. I also remind all my friends to go for their Mamagrams......
I just got out of the hosipital again for the 3rd time, due to infection, but lucky it didn't make it to the blood line.

I am a 7 year survivor. Praise the Lord and for Him giving the doctors the knowledge.