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Wore antiperspirant for mammogram by mistake

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Sueloo · 18/11/2022 20:43

i had the 3 yearly screening mammogram a few days ago. I had received a letter inviting me to go for mammogram and when I rang to arrange the appointment the clerk said they had a space next day so I decided to take it. The clerk said my appointment letter wouldn’t come in time but I could still have the appointment.
I then went for mammogram next day.
But I’ve just found out that you shouldn’t wear antiperspirant for a mammogram. But as I didn’t know and I had used it.
It wasn’t mentioned at the appointment.
However I’m now really worried about it. I always get really anxious anyway but now panicking that it could have affected the mammogram pictures.
Has anyone else made this mistake and if so what happened?
Thanks x

OP posts:
MsPinkMarshmallow · 22/11/2022 15:09

I've never been told not to use it, don't worry about it!

DontMakeMeShushYou · 22/11/2022 15:30

I've had 3 mammograms and have always been told not to wear deodorant. They even provide wipes for you to remove it in the changing cubicle. In UK.

LaJoconde · 22/11/2022 19:36

I’ve had three mammograms, and they always say no deodorant where I get them - specialist breast cancer clinic.

I use hand sanitiser gel instead that day, (and paracetamol too beforehand for the unbelievably painful and eye watering squashing).

LaJoconde · 22/11/2022 19:38

@DontMakeMeShushYou snap!

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