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Breast screening for over 70s

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tanith Sat 27-Jun-26 16:19:20

I'm sure there must be a thread somewhere but can't seem to find any.
I was just reading about a lady I think late 70s as am I who requested screening and was found to have cancer and is now being treated. It prompted me to research my local screening program and save the number to ring tomorrow to request it. Its done at my local Tesco car park so just perfect.
Has anyone requested screening themselves? I think anyone of 70s 80s+ should do it we aren't immune just because we're older.

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BlueSapphire Sat 27-Jun-26 16:28:19

Yes, I'm 81 and requested screening a couple of years ago, and got an appointment almost the same day!
And every 20th of the month I self-examine/feel my breasts. Was told to do that by a GP, who said to pick my birthdate, as it is an easy date to remember.
e.g. if your birthday is 4th May, you would do it on the 4th of each month.
Can't remember how often the screenings are, whether it's every 3 or 5 years.

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monk08 Sat 27-Jun-26 16:28:23

Yes I did because of family history.

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Greenfinch Sat 27-Jun-26 16:34:37

I requested a mammogram two years ago and was able to attend our local hospital almost immediately . I was surprised how little take-up there was in our area from the 50-70 age group.

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shysal Sat 27-Jun-26 16:48:33

I kept telling myself that I must request screening after 70, but never got round to it. At the age of 78 I found a lump which was removed, followed by radiotherapy. Thank goodness I had continued to examine my breasts every month. Let this be a lesson to us all. We can get cancer at any age!
Thank you, tanith for starting this thread, if it prompts members to book mammograms it could save lives!

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