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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Went for a mammogram today, I'm sure the nurse was enjoying dishing out the pain! I know it's for our own good, but my boobs just won't squash flat lol 
Any one else found the procedure really painful? |
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By *aravancoupleMan
over a year ago
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"Went for a mammogram today, I'm sure the nurse was enjoying dishing out the pain! I know it's for our own good, but my boobs just won't squash flat lol
Any one else found the procedure really painful?"
When i went for my first ever mammogram i was told that i had breast cancer and had to have a mastectomy so if i had missed my mammogram i would not be here now so it is worth the pain.
SO DON'T MISS YOUR MAMMOGRAM WHEN THEY SEND FOR YOU.
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By *ezebelWoman
over a year ago
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"what age to they become compulsory? also anyone know the age for smear tests?"
Smear is every 3 yrs age 25-49yrs, then every 5yrs age 50-64. In my area anyways.
Have no idea about mammography - never been contacted about one |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"what age to they become compulsory? also anyone know the age for smear tests?"
Neither become compulsory, for breast screening you will receive and invite around the age of 50.....I've had smear test invites for years can't remember when they started, but I always attend when invited... |
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By *ezebelWoman
over a year ago
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"I've had smear test invites for years can't remember when they started, but I always attend when invited..."
yeah I get the letter through the post then just lie back and spread mi legs....
Postman doesnt half give me some funny looks mind. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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they said on a prog i watched about them it shouldn't hurt but i guess everyone is different hey
either way pain or no pain i'll be there like a shot when they say i need one thats for sure
although that said i'm a nightmare with my smears takes a good year of reminder letters before i remember to book it ffs proper sieve head |
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I've been having them yearly ever since I was 35.
Whilst they are uncomfortable, I always look on it as 10 minutes faffing and pinching for a whole year of peace of mind.
From what I understand, they can detect breast cancer up to 18 months before a lump can be found by touch.
Don't anyone ever put off having one for fear of embarassment or pinching. They are worth their weight in gold .. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Its even worse when they have to take a needle biopsie they took 12 from me, was not pleasant at all, but made the discomfort of the mammogram seem like nothing at all |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I've had the needle biopsy, not nice at all but luckily it came out all clear.
Don't know if it's coz I have little boobs but ouch when they're doing the mammogram, but if it needs to be done (which it did coz I had a lump) then it needs to be done. The piece of mind afterwards (when all clear) is priceless.
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By *ugby 123Couple
over a year ago
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"Went for a mammogram today, I'm sure the nurse was enjoying dishing out the pain! I know it's for our own good, but my boobs just won't squash flat lol
Any one else found the procedure really painful?"
No to be honest, I had one last week. |
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"Went for a mammogram today, I'm sure the nurse was enjoying dishing out the pain! I know it's for our own good, but my boobs just won't squash flat lol
Any one else found the procedure really painful?
No to be honest, I had one last week."
Went for my first one last year, would say it was more uncomfortable then painful. But ladies we should all attend. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Went for a mammogram today, I'm sure the nurse was enjoying dishing out the pain! I know it's for our own good, but my boobs just won't squash flat lol
Any one else found the procedure really painful?
No to be honest, I had one last week.
Went for my first one last year, would say it was more uncomfortable then painful. But ladies we should all attend. "
I found a lump last year so had one, i agree more uncomfortable then painful.Yes we should all attend these appointments.. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Had a mammagram at 40 due to cancer being rife with the ladies in the family , especially breast cancer. Had a gene test and now need tests every year 
But as others have said, ALWAYS go and have it done...
One boob always hurts when having it done and the other doesnt....strange  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Iv'e heard how painful it is so I didn't attend the appointment I had"
Tut GK,.
get yourself along. it doesnt hurt but is uncomfortable due to the way they have to xray the breast ...and its over very quickly.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I started having smears after my first child and have to go once a year I had abnormal cells lazered a couple of years ago so need regular check ups. Not sure about mammograms weather my boobs would fit in the machine. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"if any ladys want checking i am available
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Well thats the thing see i have mine checked all the time so why would I need to go
And I will let you if you like |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I'm not brave and I'm not good with getting poked about but I didn't find it painful in the least. My friend was the same. DON'T MISS THE OPPORTUNITY TO GET CHECKED- you might not feel it sore at all |
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