I'm doing my best to stay out of this thread, but I'm compelled to point out that mammograms don't prevent anything.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pedal Wench
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I'm doing my best to stay out of this thread, but I'm compelled to point out that mammograms don't prevent anything.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pedal Wench
Well, they don't prevent a disease. But they can prevent a more severe outcome as a result of detecting the disease early.Quote:
Originally Posted by OakLeaf
Yippee! More things to look forward to. How early should one get this done if there's no family history?
That's true, so from that standpoint, my statement that a mammo is better than certain alternatives is misleading. The point is that mammo is one of the things that we can all do to hopefully prevent or delay a more tragic or painful outcome. Early detection does play a huge role in successful treatment. I am also aware that mammo doesn't catch everything, so it's not as definitive as we'd like it to be. I still get one every year and do regular self exams. If for no other reason, it gives me some small measure of comfort.Quote:
Originally Posted by OakLeaf
It's often 40 with no family history, but take a look at your insurance coverage (if you have any) and talk to your doctor.Quote:
Originally Posted by sgtiger
LALALALAAAAAA.....All right already! :eek:
-jsut turned 40 and realizing what I'm in for :p
Not prevent cancer, obviously, but with early detection, chemo and major surgery can often be avoided.Quote:
Originally Posted by OakLeaf
Well, it hurts, but it really is over pretty quickly. Not the worst thing in the world.Quote:
Originally Posted by lph
And then there's the colonoscopy....
My personal plan is to repeat 49 and then skip right to 51 to avoid that. :/
Just please everyone educate yourself before you consent to any medical procedure, screenings included. There's been a lot in the news lately; read the studies behind the news stories, talk to people who've had "positives."
I'm out...
Oakleaf, while it sounds like you don't want to be dragged into a debate about mammography--and I certainly appreciate that--I'd genuinely be interested to learn more. If you could direct me to the news stories and/or studies you're referring to, I'd like to read them. I believe in mammography, but at the end of the day, I just want to make informed decisions. My attempt to Google has brought up more information than I can wade through. Feel free to post here or PM me. Or, if you'd just rather not, I understand. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by OakLeaf
Thank you.
I get mine "pressed" each year on Halloween. If Halloween falls on a weekend day it's the Monday right after. That's how I remember to get it done.
I'm small to medium, and it hurts a little but whatever. And I've had two excisions, both testing benign, but I'd rather know than not.
According to my doc, I have lumpy breasts. Which means my mammos look like camoflauge. Self exams are like trail running. But I know where everything is, and what it is, and more importantly, what it's not.
I sure didn't realize I was opening up a can of worms. but I agree. Early detection is much better than chemo, or radiation. No, it's not comfortable but its over with and if you have a good tech, I think that really makes the differance. Oh yea, technology. Like I said with digital, they don't have to squash them as bad as with older technology. But anyway, Snap, you crack me up!!:D No WAY on a leep if I can avoid it. and colonoscopy? UM NO I am still way too young for that.
Indysteel, Yea, we have talked about it and right after we were done with the mamo the radiologist said to not be suprised if he called me in this week for an ultrasound just to make sure because I was able to show the tech exactly on the mamo where my pain was comming from... thanks for the thought. but I will keep ya updated when I find out.
I remember another thread about this maybe about 6 months ago on here. Where the benefits of mammography vs. the damage caused by false positives were discussed. I think if you search, you may be able to find it.Quote:
Originally Posted by indysteel
Biking nurse, I hope they find the cause of your pain and it's not anything serious.