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Hi, I am new here, but I found you out of hope that somewhere here could help my voice be heard.
I just turned 30 and have no signs yet of breast cancer. My mother was diagnosed at 28, my grandmother at 29, her mother also fought it and my grandmother on my father's side.
According to my OB he doesn't recommend a yearly mammogram until a woman turns 40. I had one last year, and went to him to please request another for me and was told he would not.
Why is it that with family history, and the world knowing about early detection that it is such a fight to get the test that could detect this?
I just turned 30 and have no signs yet of breast cancer. My mother was diagnosed at 28, my grandmother at 29, her mother also fought it and my grandmother on my father's side.
According to my OB he doesn't recommend a yearly mammogram until a woman turns 40. I had one last year, and went to him to please request another for me and was told he would not.
Why is it that with family history, and the world knowing about early detection that it is such a fight to get the test that could detect this?
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Want to leave a comment? Login or Register now!Peace of mind is worth alot, maybe another visit to another doctor,
I did and although I'm much older than you, I am starting a journey that
is a little scarey, so for you, you know what you need to do.
I know here in Arkansas , during the Susan Komen (sp) race they give free mammorgrams, some churches give vouchers also, your health is worth it!Hi, Thelma, Peace of mind is worth alot, maybe another visit to another doctor, I did and although I'm much older than you, I am starting a journey that is a little scarey, so for you, you know what you need to do. I know here in Arkansas , during the Susan Komen (sp) race they give free mammorgrams, some churches give vouchers also, your health is worth it!
JeanetteHi Thelma....I can't understand why your ob/gyn would not recommend a mammogram with your family history. My mother had breast cancer when I was twelve, so I had my first mammogram at 25, was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 50. Please contact your insurance company to find out if they will pay for it yearly. Good Luck Jeanette
Hmmmm...seems a little odd to me that a doc wouldn't OK the mammo for you based on your family history. Maybe call your insurance provider and see if they would cover it for you and refer you to another doc...??? It may be worth a try since this is obviously weighing on your mind, and I certainly can't blame you for that!
Judy
Hi, Thelma. Hmmmm...seems a little odd to me that a doc wouldn't OK the mammo for you based on your family history. Maybe call your insurance provider and see if they would cover it for you and refer you to another doc...??? It may be worth a try since this is obviously weighing on your mind, and I certainly can't blame you for that! Judy