Ladies, Have you had a Mamogram done lately?
By marciascott
@marciascott (25529)
United States
February 5, 2008 4:53pm CST
They say when you get in your 40's you should get one, I had one 8 years ago, I haven't had one lately, but I need to get one. Have you had one lately? Well eight yrs, ago I had one and the test came back showing I had some kind of Mass, it scared me to Death, I thought I had Cancer, but thank God It didn't they did a Biopsy and It turned out to be nothing, so I am telling all you ladies here be sure to get one it could save your life. I have made a appointment to get another one done, and it is free.
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@marciascott (25529)
• United States
5 Feb 08
I do too, but thisis important. you should make an appointment.
@terri0824 (4991)
• United States
5 Feb 08
Yes, I've had a mammogram done a few years ago, I am due to have one done this year, so will making an appointment to do so in the next few months. I am also a few years behind in getting my annual pap done, so I will need to make an appointment for that as well.
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@marciascott (25529)
• United States
6 Feb 08
I was just telling a few people they have Grants for this you should check it out in you Neigborhood clinic. a lot of people don't know this, I think it all depends on your income.
@JoyfulOne (6232)
• United States
5 Feb 08
I haven't been able to afford one for the past couple of years. Up until that time I had insurance, and they gave me one every 6 months because of my previous cancer episode. If I may ask, where did you get yours for free? I have yet to find someplace in NE Ohio that will do this without wanting an arm and a leg for it. I'm glad you're getting it done regularly, early detection is the key in fighting against cancer!
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@marciascott (25529)
• United States
5 Feb 08
I go to the Hospital, once a week, It is part of Cleveland Clinic, Huron Hospital, 216 761-3300 ask them they should have information on this.
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@Ravenladyj (22904)
• United States
6 Feb 08
I'm not due for another boob squish exam for another two yrs....and I'm glad..I really hated that stupid thing LOL
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@marciascott (25529)
• United States
7 Feb 08
I know I hate it as well, but we must get checked from time to time.
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
5 Feb 08
Hi Marcie. i am 36 and have never had a mammogram done. I don't have insurance right now and I am afraid to go get another big bill to pay. I am trying really hard to get some bills paid off so we can poay out of pocket for some health insurance for us. I know how inportant it is for us to have those things done. Where do you go to get a free one done? Keep in mind, I am in Indiana.
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@marciascott (25529)
• United States
6 Feb 08
Do you know they have grants, for this you should check it out at a Neighborhood Clinic. or go online and ask where in your community can you et this information. a lot of people don't know but they have grants for this kind of thing.
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@marciascott (25529)
• United States
6 Feb 08
No Steph, I would ask someone, maybe at a hospital or a Clinic. You don't have to pay back grants.
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@riyasam (16556)
• India
6 Feb 08
i havent done till now.i do self -examination regularly,although mammogram is very essential.i keep advising everyone ,especially if one is over 40 to do it.but unfortunately,medical services are not so good in india.its good if one has money.
@onesiobhan (1327)
• Canada
6 Feb 08
I asked my doctor about it and she said they don't start until I turn 50. I have no family history of cancer so I'm considered to be in a low-risk group.
I do monthly self-checks though.
@marciascott (25529)
• United States
6 Feb 08
That is very good, everyone should know how to give a self-exam.
@whiteheather39 (24403)
• United States
6 Feb 08
I have had a mammogram (boob sandwich) every year without fail since I was 40 years old. The is one test I will not let slip by as it is really important to have an early diagnosis if cancer is present.
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@marciascott (25529)
• United States
6 Feb 08
Boy do they hurt, I don't like to get them but they are important.
@anonymili (3138)
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6 Feb 08
I just turned 40 a few months ago and have never had one done to date. In the UK the hospital or surgery usually send out letters to women requested them to attend an appointment and as yet, I've not had one. My surgery is pretty useless generally so I guess I had better give them a push to organise one, thanks for the reminder here! x
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@twoey68 (13627)
• United States
15 Jul 10
I can't even remember when I last had one. I guess I blocked it out...can you blame me? We have a lot of cancer in our family so I should have one but I haven't. With no insurance and the high cost of the test, it just isn't happening. If a problem pops up, then I'll look into it.
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@raydene (9871)
• United States
6 Feb 08
I haven't had one in a long time..I've only had one and I'm 57...I don't worry much about things like that...
I guess I should..Actually it was 17 years since my last Pap when I had one when I got all the testing after discoving that my ex had been scr#w*&^%g everything in sight!
BUT ALL WAS WELL
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