Mammogram before BA

by Kxx 13th June 2012, 3:29 pm

Anyone been asked to go for a mammogram before their BA by their surgeon?

If not had anyone gone for one for themselves before their boobs as a starting off point for the future if you get me??

Wondering if i could request this or would i have to pay extra for it?

Thanks ladies xxxx Mammogram before BA 948189

by **COOKIE** 13th June 2012, 4:03 pm

All women 50 and over can have a free mammogram in the UK sweetie, unless there was special circumstances that required you have a mammogram before that age, for example, a history of breast cancer through your family, then I guess you'd have to pay for that privately if you wanted one earlier.

I didn't get a mammogram before having a BA and haven't had one yet (5 years post-op) but I do a breast check every morning when showering and check for any lumps or changes to my breasts. xx

by misf1 13th June 2012, 4:34 pm

No I've not had one, hopefully won't need one for 20 years. The surgeon never mentioned getting one.

by *Alice* 13th June 2012, 4:52 pm

I had an ultrasound (I think this is because I was too small for a mammogram to be effective..ughhh). I was referred from my GP though as I'd found a cyst, they just wanted to double check and Transform needed a copy for their records.

I'm pleased I have piece of mind so if you're at all concerned go for it. You should scan your breasts regularly in case of ruptures anyway, so I assume this would be checked in the process. X

by Kxx 13th June 2012, 8:16 pm

Thanks girls!! :)

Im gonna go to my gp and lay everything down for her and say please help! :)

Im not ashamed im getting my boobs done bt i need her help to make sure im safe!! :)

If she doesnt send me for a mamogram or ultrasound i can at least ask her where i would be best paying privatly to have it done!! :)

by *Alice* 13th June 2012, 9:32 pm

Sounds very sensible ks4111!!

Let me know how you get on :thumbs: X

by **COOKIE** 13th June 2012, 10:14 pm

Would love to know how you get on lovely Mammogram before BA 184153

xx

by Kxx 14th June 2012, 6:25 am

Ive got my family history clinic app nxt thur so im gonna go in like im living on the edge with worry and hope they will sceen me every year from now on.

Then im off to the GP's to bear my soul, or chest whichever i can get away with!!! Mammogram before BA 199385

by **COOKIE** 14th June 2012, 12:37 pm

Ohhhh, I remember you saying now about this.... I'm sure given your circumstances babe they will make make an exception for you, but like you say, you'll probably have to lay it on pretty thick to have one.

Good luck babe and hope the appointment goes well. xx

by Kxx 14th June 2012, 1:29 pm

Thanks cookie :) xx

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