Mammogram

[Applejack87]

Do you all go for routine mammograms ?

Yes. I had mine on 13th November. Thank goodness I went, diagnosed with breast cancer. Told I would not have felt anything for at least a couple of years.
It was that small.
I had a lumpectomy and sentinel lymph node biopsy last week just waiting for the pathology report for the rest of my treatment.
I'm 60. Never missed one since I was eligible.

I’m so so sorry to hear this , I wish you a good recovery . I’ve just booked a mammogram but now that we’ve going into a lock down I’m very nervous going into a hospital
I know that it’s essential but the fear of covid terrifies me , I know that hospitals are very particular but it doesn’t help

I went for my first in November & was recalled to investigate 2 lumps. I went to my local hospital for the initial mammogram & a larger hospital further away for the second. Both settings had clear guidance on what to do to keep everyone safe & I wouldn't hesitate to go again if I needed to.

@Noidea2114 - good luck with your treatment, thank goodness you went

@applejack87 I had mine in a large hospital ( not a city) and it was so safe. Hand sanitizer all around, everyone wore a mask. In the mammogram waiting room only had seats for 5 people at a time. Each room was cleaned between patients.
My operation was as a day case. This was no where near the wards.
Since this happened to me I encourage everyone to attend it in the words it could save your life.

Blimey.. I’m booking mine tomorrow. I’ve been putting it off for months.

Thankyou for your reassurance Noidea2114
Wishing you a good recovery 💐💐

I have heard from different sources that breast experts don't think every 3 years is enough. In many other countries, it's annually or 2 years.

So- don't delay and if you can afford a private one in between, that's something to consider.

I had mine at end of last year. I felt very safe. it was a mobile unit in the hospital car park. Only one person in at a time. When I arrived one of the two changing cubicles was being thoroughly disinfected and as I left there was someone ready to jump in and disinfect that one.

Instructions were very clear on not to arrive early or late.

Just been invited to my first in 2 weeks. I'll definitely be going.

Thankyou for your replies it’s put my mind at rest anxiety is so bad at the moment
Good luck at your mammograms