Is It Okay To Have a Mammography
By Thelma
@thelme55 (79324)
Germany
June 30, 2021 2:25pm CST
Screening / test every year?
I got a letter from our insurance to have a free mammography screening again. I got a letter from them every year. It is an examination for checking the breast for an early illness like cancer or so.
I got this screening a few years ago and it really hurt as my breasts were pressed in a huge machine. It was bearable though but I don’t like to have this every year. Of course it is up to me if I will do it. I just have to bring the letter with me in the hospital when I have made an appointment. Speaking of hospital visit, I don’t want to this time of pandemic.
Have you (fellow mylotter women)done this mammography screening before? Is it okay to have it every year? 50 years old and above are entitled to have this screening for free here where I live.
The photo above was taken last Sunday when a bird visited me while I was mylotting on my balcony. Thanks for reading and have a nice day/evening to you all.
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@kaylachan (84815)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
30 Jun 21
I'm only 37 and I was asked if I wanted one. Once they realized I was "too young" the question never came up again. I get asked every time I see the doctor if I want a pap, but I always refuse.
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@thelme55 (79324)
• Germany
2 Jul 21
Yes, you are still young to have a mammography. What is a pap? Thank you @kaylachan.
@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
1 Jul 21
I've had a mammogram every year for probably 45 years. They are so important! Please get one every year, especially if there's no charge to you.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
4 Jul 21
@thelme55 Thanks, it's been a nice, but quiet day. We went to church this morning and ate at a local buffet afterwards. Please, please don't forget to get your mammogram. My best friend had a tiny lump that the doctor wasn't concerned about, but then several mammogram appointments got postponed because of the pandemic. By the time she could get one, it was cancer and had grown. She's just finished chemo and radiation.
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@thelme55 (79324)
• Germany
5 Jul 21
@1creekgirl Yes, I will get it.
Thank you for the information. Have a great Monday.
Thank you for the information. Have a great Monday.1 person likes this
@thelme55 (79324)
• Germany
4 Jul 21
I will get it hen I get an appointment in the hospital. Thank you for your advice @1creekgirl. Enjoy your 4th of July celebration.
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@LindaOHio (222534)
• United States
1 Jul 21
We have one every year. I am due for mine in October.
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@thelme55 (79324)
• Germany
3 Jul 21
I receive this kind of letter every year now. This time, I will go. Thank you @LindaOHio.
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@LindaOHio (222534)
• United States
4 Jul 21
@thelme55 I'm glad that you're going.
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@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
1 Jul 21
my mother worked in women's health for 50 years. Her take has always been. get one! She tells my wife, her daughts and everyone to do so!
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@janethwayne (5191)
• Philippines
1 Jul 21
I think it is okay to take that kind of test, and it is free.
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@Nevena83 (66063)
• Serbia
3 Jul 21
I haven’t done that review yet, but I’ve watched it and it looks pretty painful.
@thelme55 (79324)
• Germany
2 Jul 21
I will call the hospital for the appointment next week. I wrote about it here because I want to know if it is okay to have this screening every year. Thank you @Nakitakona. Have a nice Friday.
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@thelme55 (79324)
• Germany
3 Jul 21
@Nakitakona You are right. Thank you. Enjoy your weekend.
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@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
3 Jul 21
@thelme55 That's good. Health is everyone's life priority.
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