I'm doing my best to stay out of this thread, but I'm compelled to point out that mammograms don't prevent anything.Originally Posted by Pedal Wench
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09-09-2009, 08:41 AM #1
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09-09-2009, 08:59 AM #2
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Well, they don't prevent a disease. But they can prevent a more severe outcome as a result of detecting the disease early. Originally Posted by OakLeaf
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09-09-2009, 09:49 AM #3
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Yippee! More things to look forward to. How early should one get this done if there's no family history?
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09-09-2009, 10:15 AM #4
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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. Originally Posted by sgtiger
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09-09-2009, 11:23 AM #5
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09-09-2009, 12:40 PM #6
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Well, it hurts, but it really is over pretty quickly. Not the worst thing in the world. Originally Posted by lph
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09-09-2009, 07:14 PM #7
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And then there's the colonoscopy....
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09-09-2009, 10:14 AM #8
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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. Originally Posted by OakLeaf
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09-09-2009, 11:51 AM #9
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Not prevent cancer, obviously, but with early detection, chemo and major surgery can often be avoided. Originally Posted by OakLeaf
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