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Mammogram

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growstuff Mon 23-Sept-24 18:41:58

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.

keepingquiet Mon 23-Sept-24 13:44:13

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.

Ilovecheese Mon 23-Sept-24 13:11:44

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

Maggymay Mon 23-Sept-24 13:10:54

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.

shysal Mon 23-Sept-24 13:10:15

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.

Indigo8 Mon 23-Sept-24 12:54:44

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.

dragonfly46 Mon 23-Sept-24 12:53:38

I have one every year because I had breast cancer.

Shinamae Mon 23-Sept-24 12:48:58

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

narg Mon 23-Sept-24 12:45:27

Have you continued to have mammograms when you are past the age you would be called for an appointment? Do you think they are still important as we get older?