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Post by amyurban on May 30, 2006 14:53:31 GMT -5
MT, I've had many a mammogram and am even a breast cancer survivor and have annual mammograms because of that. I've never ever had to have a "bee-bee" taped to my nip whenever I've had a mammogram...NEVER! Sounds like the technician where you had yours done had their head up their butt. That is one of the most stupid things I've ever heard in my life, seriously. I can't believe they did that to you, woman!  |
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Post by laura6 on May 30, 2006 15:32:16 GMT -5
Congrations on being a survivor!!!! Thats great!!
I have never had a mmammogram yet i think i am supposed to start next year....
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Post by EnElYaK on May 30, 2006 15:42:47 GMT -5
At what age are you supposed to start having mammograms? I've never had any yearly tests yet and I'm 22. Hmmmmm.
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Post by laura6 on May 30, 2006 15:44:02 GMT -5
well I am not sure..I am 39 and my hubby said I have to start next year..
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Post by guest on May 30, 2006 16:51:59 GMT -5
That is great that you are a survivor Amy. I also have never heard of taping a "beebee" either. That is just strange. When I had it done it did not hurt either.
I think mamograms are recomended at around age 40 unless there is a family history of breast cancer and then it might be earlier than 40.
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Post by MT on May 30, 2006 17:04:25 GMT -5
At what age are you supposed to start having mammograms? I've never had any yearly tests yet and I'm 22. Hmmmmm. It depends somewhat on your family history and risk factors. Generally, I think a "baseline" family photo of your "sisters" all pancaked is recommended between 40-42 and then once every year or so depending on how "at risk" you are. I have a strong family history of breast cancer and it was recommended I get one as soon as my boobs were sufficiently squooshy. This, sadly occurred after breast feeding the two spawn of my loins. 22 is way too early. If your breasts aren't sufficiently squooshy, you run the risk of false positives from dense tissue showing up as shadows. THis isn't to say you shouldn't be doing monthly fondling (or contract it out to a likely fondler, like I do) to check for little lumps. Most recommended technique is shower time with a nice slithery soap done monthly at the same time in your cycle. A martini pitcher in the shower/bath takes this monthly chore and elevates it to a lovely romantic interlude. Just call me Dr. Love, the boob doctor and I'll send you my bill. (There really is one, ya know, a Dr. Love who is one of the foremost breast specialists. Almost as funny as the burn specialist surgeon who worked on my husband's burns, Dr. Fry) Amyurban - are you suggesting I was punked? That would piss me off. Not my kind of humor. Did you hear the story of the NZ actor from Xmen (I think it was the Wolverine guy, help me out Crimson). The director punked him soooo bad I would have whipped out my adamantine claws and gone to town on him. |
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Post by amyurban on May 30, 2006 17:52:15 GMT -5
Not necessarily "punked" but I've never heard of the "bee-bee" thing and guest didn't either and I'd be willing to bet if I asked any of my other women friends who've had this done, they didn't have that done, either. I just think that person was "odd" is what I am saying. That just makes no sense to me what-so-ever.
But yeah, guest, I am going on 16 years as a "survivor". I got it when I was 30. But they got it early and cut it out of me, but I was on radiation for 3 months just to be sure. I feel very lucky.
Only a few of my mammograms hurt ( and yes, I am very well endowed ). But I finally found someone who does them and does them "right" so they don't hurt. She's the head of the radiology department at the hospital I get them taken at now and she's a very funny and delightful British woman. I wish I could send everyone that needed to get one to her. No problems what-so-ever. But I've heard that at 30, women should start having them. Hey, that's when I got my cancer. It's not unheard of.
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Post by apolosgal on May 30, 2006 17:59:04 GMT -5
I'm so glad your a survivor Amy!! That must of been really hard. Your so brave gurl!!
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Post by amyurban on May 30, 2006 18:25:32 GMT -5
Well, it was either that or die. What choice did I have? But thank you, none-the-less.  But if they catch it early, your chances of beating it are very good. I was just lucky they caught it early. And I was also lucky to of had radiation vs. chemotherapy. I had to sit in the same waiting room as the chemo patients and let me tell ya, when you see some of those people sitting there and waiting for that ( alot of them were little kids ) you really have time to sit and think just how LUCKY you are in life. Here these kids were just starting their lives and they were already facing a possible death and were bald, etc. Made me shut up right quick and made me not feel sorry for myself as to what was going on with me. |
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Post by rach2crazy on May 30, 2006 18:55:47 GMT -5
k im slow whats a mammogram? Is it cancer? sorry slow  hehehe |
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Post by Ruffian of Old on May 30, 2006 19:18:05 GMT -5
I once transcribed for a Dr. Payne.  Oh, and a Dr. Doctor and a Dr. Law. |
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Post by guest on May 30, 2006 19:24:11 GMT -5
Rach, it's when they do kind of like a picture (like an x-ray) of your boobs. They can detect lumps in your breasts by using the mamogram machine. It really does save lives.
Wow Amy you are so lucky. My best friend is a breast cancer survivor too. I always buy a luminary in her honor when we have the Relay For Life in our town.
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Post by rach2crazy on May 30, 2006 19:48:56 GMT -5
Rach, it's when they do kind of like a picture (like an x-ray) of your boobs. They can detect lumps in your breasts by using the mamogram machine. It really does save lives. Wow Amy you are so lucky. My best friend is a breast cancer survivor too. I always buy a luminary in her honor when we have the Relay For Life in our town. o so its like breast cancer. thanks guest, lol yeah im slow lol Wow amy ur a survivor! Congrats! ;D We are having this cancer walk in our school. Its 2 rasie money for people that need the treatment and stuff.. very nice thing! |
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Post by Ruffian of Old on May 30, 2006 19:53:21 GMT -5
It's used to detect breast cancer, but a mammography machine is not cancer. It's a machine.
*Edit to answer my own question.
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Post by rach2crazy on May 30, 2006 20:00:34 GMT -5
It's used to detect breast cancer, but a mammography machine is not cancer. It's a machine. *Edit to answer my own question. lol oh ok lol  thank u! |
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