Mammogram: Infant
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24 Yrs Old and Having a Mamogram
Asked by J.R. from Reading
on April 26, 2007
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Hey mamasource women. I'm a 24 yr old women with three wonderful children. I just went to the doctors office to have an ultrasound done on one of my breast because my ...
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- Jayda I was 30 and 31 when I had to have mammograms and biopsies done. My surgeon told me that if the mass felt like you could move it around then it probably a fibero...
- Hi Jayda, Everyone has given you good advice so far. Just breathe and relax and you'll get through it. I went through this in 1995 when I was 27. The ultrasound ...
- I understand what you're going thru. When I was 22 I had a lump in my breast. I had a mammogram done, which was a little uncomfortable. The Dr. offered for me to ha...
Mammogram
Asked by L.Q. from Des Moines
on July 30, 2008
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Does any one know if I can get a mammogram while nursing?
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- My friend went through this a few years ago. Her doctor told her she had to be done breastfeeding for 6 months before she could have the mammogram. I would check with ...
- I had one done while nursing and just had to pump right before the exam. It worked well, the hospital had a special waiting room just for that so they are quite used ...
- no. Have you heard of thermograms? There are some good links to videos on this site... http://www.thermographyofiowa.com/
Mammogram
Asked by V.M. from Norfolk
on May 9, 2010
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Hi ladies! This is kind of an embarassing question but I am scheduled to get my first mammogram next week and I am a little scared. I know there really is no need to ...
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- I"m age 60 so I've had a lot of mammograms. Don't worry about it, the discomfort is minimal and everything is over in a short time. And it is so important to have th...
- Relax, breathe, it is not that bad. This is for your health. Everything will be fine. God bless.
- If you breastfeed you have less chance of developing cancer. Some doctors are not pushing mammograms till after menopause or never. They involve the use of radiation...
Mammogram
Asked by A.H. from Grand Rapids
on July 25, 2008
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I just found out that I have to have a mammogram. They called to make the appointment, but didn't give me any specific instructions. I thought that I've heard once th...
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- You are correct. You can use the all natural ones though. The one by Jason works great.
- No perfume, no powder, no deoderant. Its so that when you are having the test that none of that gets on any part of the machine so that maybe the next person won't ha...
- I just had my first one this year, you are correct no deoderant. However, if it is late in the day what you could do is wear it is as you normally would all day and t...
Mamogram When Breastfeeding?
Asked by D.L. from Los Angeles
on October 7, 2008
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Hi Moms. I'm a 40 year old mom to a 2 year old girl. I'm still breastfeeding (she's not giving it up easily and depends upon it to get to sleep and still night nurse...
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- Hi D., I found a hard area in my breast that I had my doctor take a look at at my six-month post-partum checkup. He thought it was just an enlarged blood vessel, but...
- Hi D.! I am only 32, but my mom died 9 years ago from breast cancer so my OBGYN had told me to get a baseline mamogram at 30. Well, I've had 2 kids in that time and ...
- IF this cannot be a supportive exchange please keep your opinions to yourself-being a Mom does not give you the right to judge someone asking for help- Sorry I was up...
Mammogram While Nursing
Asked by J.T. from Dallas
on May 11, 2008
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Hello Mommas,
Have any of you ever had a mammogram while nursing? My OB suggests I wean baby and then wait a month before having the mammogram.
I found some informa...
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- Please do not listen to your OB when it comes to mammograms. If you are concerned about something, then find a gynocologist or breast doctor who will know a specialit...
- Hi JT, I have read that mamograms are not really that accurate in women under 40. You do not need to give up nursing to find out if you have breast cancer. Seven year...
- Is there any reason he/she wants to do a mamogram at this point (other than age)? I was 40 when I had my son and nursed (with no objections) for several years before ...
Need Some Encouraging Words About Lump in Breast
Asked by B.C. from Dallas
on April 13, 2010
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My period is 8 days late, so I went to the doc today. He doesn't think I'm pregnant, but I told him that my breast was hurting and that I had felt a lump this morning....
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- B., I really don't think that lump is anything to be too concerned about. But I would also encourage you to think about quitting smoking. If not for yourself, then ...
- Is he scheduling a mamogram? While it is most likely nothing, it still needs to be confimred. I had a lump, I had been drinking a tea that was suposed to help with b...
- As a breast cancer survivor (2 1/2 years), I certainly understand that you are frightened. My advice is to try to remain calm and positive. After the mammogram you a...
Lump in Breast - Breastfeeding My 13 Month Old
Asked by C.B. from Dallas
on July 23, 2008
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I started to have an aching feeling in my left armpit about 1 month ago. I went to the dr. and he couldn't find anything amiss. It could have been that my lymph node...
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- Please be assertive for yourself with your doc and don't accept a lot of 'wait and see' or 'you're too young', 'it's because you're nursing' etc. For your own peace of...
- Hi, I just turned 35 and I have had breast pain and lumps and knots for several years and they do ache and somtimes really hurt. I have had 4 mamagrams and breast sono...
- For your peace on mind, if I were you, I would request a mammogram. Although the probably of it being something serious is slim, I would have it done. Then you don't...
Breast Lump
Asked by K.C. from Chicago
on March 28, 2008
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Hi moms! I have a quick question. I am currently still BF-ing my 7 mo daughter. I am back at work and pump for her. While pumping lately, I have noticed that I hav...
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- You have received a lot of responses, but I wanted to respond to tell you not to worry just yet. Many breast lumps are benign. I had a fibroid on the bottom side of my...
- K., Is this lump uncomfortable? I had clogged ducts many years ago, as I couldn't nurse for about a week due to an antibiotic that my doc gave me. During that time,...
- I am sure its fine but with any change get it checked. It could be a cyst but always better to be safe then sorry. Good luck!
Mammogram & Ultrasound While Still Breastfeeding
Asked by A.S. from Detroit
on April 10, 2009
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Has any one every had a mammogram and/or an ultrasound done while they were still breastfeeding a baby on an on demand schedule? If so were they able to get a good pic...
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- You cannot have a mamogram while you are BF...you will make a BIG mess and they do not get clear pictures. I just went to my MidWife who works with UofM and she told ...
- There is no reason you "can't" have a mammogram while you're breastfeeding. Your breast tissue is denser while you're breastfeeding, so it can make it more difficult t...
- A., this is nothing to mess around with. If there wasnt' a reason they wouldn't do it. They will be able to get a good idea with the mammogram, and if necessary follow...
