Mammogram on a bus!

Too old for them now but yes I used to visit the buses I think they are brilliant and so convenient I used to go to a nearby car park instead of a bus ride away to my GP or two buses and 12 mile round trip to my hospital ….Bring it on, no brainer
I think you are being very fluffy and precious about this *Marilla’ and yes if they can do chemo in a temporary bus bring that on too I m sure my friends who are facing a 60 miles there and back visit to the hospital for chemo would much rather sit in a nearby bus for a few hours

These buses are kitted out so well for a small space
Brilliant idea whoever thought it up

I think having a mobile mammogram, and now lung check portable units, are a great idea. They've been going for many years, and make these important checks easier to access and easier to park. Wherever I've gone, hospital or mobile units, the staff have always been very supportive. Along with the new community hubs for other checks, it makes health care more accessible.

I think some of us, including me, have been a bit insensitive here. OP feels ridiculous and what we are effectively doing is saying pull yourself together woman don't be such a wimp which is rather brutal.

I have an irrational needle phobia and I have to nerve myself to go and get jabbed. No amount of jokes about its just a little prick and telling me not to be ridiculous has any effect. If that is how Marilla feels then it is a bit cruel to re-enforce her feelings of being ridiculous.

I know I am being a massive hypocrite after writing my previous posts but I would like to apologise to Marilla.

I have reflected a bit on this and I agree. That doesn't mean I think these units shouldn't exist, but that doesn't negate someone's discomfort.

OldFrill thank you for your reply. . Your comments have been very helpful. It is self consciousness and something I need to work on.

Having a mammogram on a bus in a car park was a first for me since we moved, I used to have them at local cottage hospital. I don't think it occurred to me this way was odd neither did I feel uncomfortable in any way. No one is taking any notice of those going for their check ups. These mobile units are are fairly common these days.

I meant to add sorry you feel self concious Marilla, we all have foibles and irrational fears, don't beat yourself up about it.

I think that it's good for accessibility, Marilla, as supermarkets have parking, and many are on a bus route.
I'm sorry that it makes you uncomfortable, but it is free and near to you, so maybe that helps to offset your embarrassment: the NHS doing it's best for you.

Absolutely nothing dignified about breast cancer.

I have had all sorts of treatments in mobile units. I can’t see the problem.

An outbreak of agreement on this issue 🌞

Any medical procedures I can have without going to the hospital where parking is a nightmare are much appreciated.
Our mobile unit is usually at the local sports centre, we have an eye unit at a P&R, much easier.

Marillo you didn’t say in your opening post anything about being shy or self conscious, you used the word
‘not dignified’ !!! and you sounded horrified that people were having chemo in buses so I believe that is why you had so many anti posts
You ve now added a post about not wanting to use public loos as well as being embarrassed about people knowing about boobs so I do believe you have a hidden problem about your body and bodily functions , that could maybe be helped with some kind of therapy
It’s a shame to not see the wonderful use and utter help these brilliant buses can give (and a public loo too I d be a very wet person if I was nt able to use a public loo 😀)

The nearest hospital to me where I could have a mammogram is over 100 miles away, so I am more that willing/grateful to attend an appointment in a bus!
The only thing that annoys me GREATLY is the number of women who simply do not turn up for their appointment... 17 out of 50, the last day I was there.. didn't even phone to cancel. Selfish and rude. No excuse, when the testing is free.

BlueBelle

Marillo you didn’t say in your opening post anything about being shy or self conscious, you used the word
‘not dignified’ !!! and you sounded horrified that people were having chemo in buses so I believe that is why you had so many anti posts
You ve now added a post about not wanting to use public loos as well as being embarrassed about people knowing about boobs so I do believe you have a hidden problem about your body and bodily functions , that could maybe be helped with some kind of therapy
It’s a shame to not see the wonderful use and utter help these brilliant buses can give (and a public loo too I d be a very wet person if I was nt able to use a public loo 😀)

It also infers that the millions of woman who don’t give it a second thought are un-dignified

There was a big push some years ago when these and other health busses went to factories and other huge employers. I believe it was very successful.

We've had mobile units in Scotland for years and I got an appointment to go to one. On the morning of the appointment I wasn't feeling too well, but I thought I'd better go as a future appointment might mean it would be at the hospital which is further away and not so easy to get to. I'm sooo glad I did go as it turned out I had BC. Thank goodness for mobile BC screening, I'm very grateful we have them

Fab idea. Nobody will bat an eyelid, too busy concentrating on their shopping lists.

Yep, you’re ridiculous (and ungrateful.)

Yes, me too😅

Wish our unit was on a super market car park, would have saved me £2.80 in car parking fees.

These mobile units are marvellous. I've had several mammograms etc in them. Sadly, I'm now too old to be offered these tests.

henetha

These mobile units are marvellous. I've had several mammograms etc in them. Sadly, I'm now too old to be offered these tests.

You can still have one but you need to request one I think after 70

I didn't realise that, Mt61. Thanks. I will look into this.

DD has just had her first appointment for a mammogram in the post. She messaged me to ask if I’d like to go with her? I thought this was an odd request until she pointed out the mobile unit was in the car park of our local garden centre! 😂

She knows her Mum! 😂