Breast Cancer
#2
I'm a 'stubby and stretch' girl, still here, the 12th is my one year anniversary of the surgery.
Had my annual mammo a few weeks ago and it came back clear.
We are very fortunate, breast cancer is one of the very few we can have tests for, most of the rest of the cancers are found when symptoms become critical... If cost is a barrier check with the komen foundation, they pay for millions of them every year.
Please don't resent all the pink ribbons on everything. I know they can be overwhelming, but the good they've done is immeasurable...and it could easily be You wearing one one day...
Had my annual mammo a few weeks ago and it came back clear.
We are very fortunate, breast cancer is one of the very few we can have tests for, most of the rest of the cancers are found when symptoms become critical... If cost is a barrier check with the komen foundation, they pay for millions of them every year.
Please don't resent all the pink ribbons on everything. I know they can be overwhelming, but the good they've done is immeasurable...and it could easily be You wearing one one day...
#3
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 41,538
I got my mamo last year and I am waiting for the new digital machine for my next one. A very important part of my yearly check-up. I don't do it for me but for all my loved ones that depend on me to be there.
#5
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Greenville, South Carolina
Posts: 1,649
This month I become a 13 year survivor. In response to what Greenheron said, after mine was diagnosed with the Mammogram, my doctor made the comment, "I know right where it is, but still can't feel it. So please don't rely on self examination only. If my doctor couldn't find it, I know I wouldn't be able to.
#8
Hugs and love to all the survivors out there.... over here in the UK we do not get mamo's until we are over 50 and then we only get one every three years.
Some great advice that I read with a smile.....
""""" Go and get your mammys grammed """"""!!!!!
Hugs to all
Caroline
Some great advice that I read with a smile.....
""""" Go and get your mammys grammed """"""!!!!!
Hugs to all
Caroline
#10
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 3,200
I am so thankful that our medical system recognizes early detection as one of the key compenents in battling breast cancer. My insurance company has an online system where you can set up an alarm email they send to you reminding you to get the appointment. As I shared in the personal section here on the QB, a family member was recently diagnosed with BC after having her annual exam. She had been diligent in having the annual mammogram and they caught this vigorously growing cancer. So don't let these slide ladies.
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