Mammographies

Well my mom finally had hers not to long ago and she is 60 before we could get her to do it. But I am glad we finally did. Winterose you need one just for healths sake we wouldn't want to lose you to something that could have been caught early and prevented from spreading and harming you. So please do this. We care. and you wouldn't want us to sic Matt on you know..lol..(just kidding).

I guess it would be a great opportunity to be check up and it is free of charge and it would be good for you friend so that you will know your present condition to be aware of things to happened that was in the future.......

Not for about three years. I just cannot seem to keep medical coverage long enough to get around and take care of myself. I am without coverage again. You be sure to go, take care of yourself, if not for you, then for your son and for Matt.

In the US it is recommended that we start getting them yearly when we turn 40. You are wise to act on this suggestion. I'm happy for you that you will not have to pay for it.

I have not had one lately but I do think it is great that Canada offers you a free mammogram.

Well, its not my favourite way to while away half an hour but I believe its beneficial. If I'm going to have a problem, I want it spotted and sorted as quickly as possible. I'm not due for my 'routine' one till November but had one in April after a referral.

Here in the US, at least with the Doctor I have now, she wants me to get one, and recommends women getting one once they are over 40. I am scared to get one due to them hurting, and not sure how much of it is covered with my insurance as well. Since I am still busily trying to pay off my recent Cataract surgery medical bills, I am needing to keep other things at a minimum for sure.

Yes, I also have a mammo every one and a half years or so. I also hate to have it done, as it is so unpleasant, but one just has to do what one has to do and that is all there is too it!

Yes last month and I have had it faithfully every year since I was in my forties. Much better safe than sorry. This year I had to have an extra ultra sound as a spot showed in the mammogram. It turned out to be a benign node....definitely a relief.

Hi winterose, We have yearly check up from our Insurance Company and that is part of it! That is great that it is free for you, grab the opportunity! Take care!

Hi Sweets I'm 57 and have had 4 of them. I had my first in 93 when I had a tumor remover They thought I should be checked frequently because my family history. They are not painful but are uncomfortable. xoxoxoxoxox

OK winterose, I don't like to preach, but I'm going to now! You must go and have your mammogram done asap! I'm not going to take no for an answer! If you are scared that's normal. I went for my first one when I was I think 40. I am now 55. It is very important that you do this. I have had two scares. I had to have one biopsy. They found one lump that was suspicious and they needed to check it out further so I had to have a surgical procedure where they took a small piece of the lump. It was not so bad. I lived! Now missy, you get your butt, I mean boobs to the clinic and get it done! Don't put it off! It's not fun, you have to do it! I hate going but I go every year. Take someone with you. If you want to talk to me pm me and I will tell you whatever you want to know. I mean it. Please go! As a friend who truly cares, Opal

Im not sure what age they recommend you have one. Ive never had one and im just barely 40 but here it is not free in United States if you dont have insurance. I dont have insurance so im sure it would be very expensive. I will have to save some money by time im 50 to be able to get one. I know it is a good idea to do, it can actually save your life.