Mammogram

I don’t know if I’m entitled to one now I’m 71. I must ring my GP practice and find out.
I know it’s you’re not actually on the list you can request to have one which I would do

I have one every year because I had breast cancer.

I have had a mammogram since being too old to be called.
I had to arrange it myself. Yes, I do think it is still important as we get older.

I stopped being called for mammograms when I was 70. I was always going to request more but never got around to it. Fortunately I still examined myself once a month and, at 78, I discovered a lump last month. The cancer is still in the early stages so may not have been detected sooner, but I have encouraged friends and family to continue screening beyond the cut off point.

I had breast cancer 18 years ago and had regular check ups,but now I am past the qualifying age I have to arrange my own every 3 years.

I have been given a phone number to call if I want to request one, but will not get called automatically any longer.

I had a mastectomy for breast cancer over ten years ago now. I had one every year for five years after the op but I'm now on the normal call-up, which I think is every five years.
I had one a few months ago and it came back clear.
Otherwise I don't give it too much thought.

I had breast cancer two years ago when I was 67. I've had two mammograms since then and will have another three annual ones. I've been told I can continue to have them, if I contact the screening service, which I will certainly do. 24% of breast cancers occur in women over 75.

I have my last one next week, I am 69.

However, I have a history of breast lumps and cysts, so I think it is wise to keep on having scans past seventy.

Yes I’m 75 next birthday and ring my local NHS breast check … they always say you don’t have to have it! But I insist and therefore get a mammogram x

My mum is 90 - still making an appointment every couple of years. Risk goes up, not down with age.

Yes absolutely continue to have 3 yearly mammograms, also examine yourself regularly including in armpits.
Your health is the most precious thing and as individuals we need to take responsibility for our health 😊

I continued to have 5 years of mammograms after breast cancer, but now I'm 76 I will not be called for more, however I was told that anybody can ask for a mammogram if they are no no longer on the Call List at over 70. Just call your local breast screening centre, no need to call the GP.

After my 5 annual mammograms subsequent to breast cancer treatment I was placed on the 'virtual clinic' and get one every two years, with an immediate appointment if I feel any lump. Probably because my combination of breast cancers is unusual and were only discovered during a routine mammogram. My mammograms are completely hospital based and not administered by the national scheme. I shall be having them until I die and am very grateful for this level of monitoring. I advise anyone to have mammograms for as long as they can, it could save your life, and definitely did save mine.

Definitely continue with the regular mammograms, it’s very easy to call and book. Relieved that I did, screening in 2020 when I was 72 revealed lobular cancer. Had no symptoms so goodness knows what would have happened if I hadn’t bothered! Had surgery within 6 weeks, then being called for annual screening for next 5 years. All looking good thank goodness,

I had a mammogram on request in 2021 (couldn't get one in 2020 for obvious reasons). It found a small cancer, which I had removed a month later and a then had a course of radiotherapy. I now get one a year for five years as follow-up; three have been clear. I couldn't feel the lump myself from the outside and nor could the doctors, so the requested mammogram probably saved my life.

Do please continue to have them. Also, when self-checking don't just look for lumps. Any changes to shape or texture are important too. I had a small crease in my breast over 2 years ago, requested a mammogram and it came back clear. But last year I could see it getting more pronounced and was referred to the local hospital breast clinic. I had lobular cancer and 3 weeks ago had a mastectomy with immediate reconstruction (using own flab!). Recovering well and will be forever grateful to our local hospital and to the Royal Marsden. (I'm 74, btw - risks don't diminish with age)

I am 78 and had breast cancer when I was 44. I still have a mammogram every 3 years - I phone to request it and will keep on doing so. It was a mammogram that saved my life and feel so strongly that every woman should have regular checks. Ok it is not the most comfortable thing to have, but just grit your teeth and DO IT - please !!!!!!

I did not know it was possible to have a mammogram after the set age. While living abroad in different countries I was always called back for a second investigation/ultrasound etc after my annual mammogram due to having micro calcifications and family history. They were very careful but once back in the UK no secondary check at all, makes me wonder how efficient the UK service is compared with other countries.

I get called for one avery year because I’m high risk due 8 woman in my family having breast cancer. My mum died at the age of 43 and an aunt at 65

I think it's important to continue. It is surprising how many people are not aware that they can still have mammograms, probably because there is not much advertising . I think the above posters say why it is important to continue.

I am 76 and still have mammograms every 3 years. . I have to make an appointment with tye breast screening people and go along.
Yes it’s not just about lumps. Google Know your lemons 🍋 and see what to look out for.

I had lobular cancer and a mastectomy 10 years ago, the cancer wasn't picked up on a mammogram so please don't just rely on them, any changes please just go to your GP.

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I had lobular cancer and a mastectomy 10 years ago, the cancer wasn't picked up on a mammogram so please don't just rely on them, any changes please just go to your GP.

My breast cancer was lobular too. Initially, the GP dismissed me because she couldn't feel a lump, but I definitely felt a strange sensation and a sort of thickening of breast tissue.

My cancer was picked up by a mammogram six months after dismissal by the GP, but had to be confirmed by ultrasound. It was only when I had an MRI scan that a second cancer was identified in the same breast.

My message to all ladies would be that you know your breasts best. If you're concerned about something which just doesn't seem right (especially if you're post-menopause), keep pushing to be scanned.