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Mammogram Panic
Dec 9, 2009 ... Read all 38 responses: "Hi moms, I am freaking out and really hoping you can provide some insight or comfort.
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- K., You really shouldn't be worried. This is very routine and the doctor is being more safe than sorry. I to have fibro cystic breasts, Lucky us:). Worrying abo...
- Years ago I also went through this. I have cyst and went and had a mammogram done and the doctor after looking at the test decided he needed another one done so it re...
- Last year I had a worrisome lump in my breast. I wasn't THAT worried because i had had two cysts before. I never had those cysts checked out but they popped on their o...
Must Have Breast Lumpectomy (Atypical Cells Biopsy) Any Advice?
4 out 6 daughters (my mom included) have removed lumps - now my cousins & I are gettiing mammograms done ourselves - twice as young as our mothers - and 2 ...
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- Hello W.. My name is T. and I had a lumpectomy several months ago after having my daughter. It's a very easy out patient surgury and I had no problems. I could do eve...
- Sorry to hear of you problem W.. "lumpy boosums" (my gma calls it) rum in our family. My mom has has 3 lumpectomys done. Her oldest sister has had a dbl mastectomy,...
- Hi W. - this is a really tough thing to deal with, I am sorry you have to go through it! I worked for years at KMC in the Pathology department (they are the doctors w...
Mammogram
Read all 19 responses: "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/
Results from My Sister's Breast Exam
My sister just recently received her results back from her mammogram. .... I did not have this thoroughness when I used to go elsewhere for mammograms. ...
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- I've had several call-backs over the years. Sometimes for a more in-depth mamogram, sometimes for a sonogram a week later -- with another follow up in 6 mo. So far i...
- My Aunt has never had a normal breast exam. The first time the biopsied something and it was nothing. Well that caused scar tissue so now she goes in to have scar ti...
- You didn't say how old your sister is. As you get older your internal breast tissue changes and becomes less dense that is the reasoning of not having a mammogram bef...
Anyone Know a Good Breast Specialist or General Surgeon?
I went to Dr. Susan Cortesi in Mesa. She was absolutely wonderful. For me, I have had ultrasounds and mammograms, then biopsies. I've also had a surgery. ...
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- My surgeon was Dr Richard Cooper (480- ###-###-####) with Advanced Surgical Associates in Mesa. I was first referred to Desert Breast Center (1950 E Southern in Tempe...
- I went to Dr. Susan Cortesi in Mesa. She was absolutely wonderful. For me, I have had ultrasounds and mammograms, then biopsies. I've also had a surgery. In by 7:3...
- Hi A., I have a fabulous breast MD, his name is Dr. Zanis.... He is not one to immediately have surgery, he is compassionate and well educated in his field. I have ...
Breast Implants?
Go on the internet and read up on the dangers of mammograms. ... When doing a mammogram, I commented to the tech that I'd love a "boob job." I told her that ...
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- M., I'd have to weigh in on the "no" side. I had a mastectomy 10 years ago on my left side and opted for a reconstructive implant. There are more negatives than ...
- I read so much in the responses that women's breasts got smaller after breastfeeding. Mine didn't change at all. Not at all, really. They were bigger during but wen...
- I say you go for it!! You cant be all that you can be with your family and friends if you are not happy with your self! I would just make sure you research a good do...
Mammogram & Ultrasound While Still Breastfeeding
Apr 10, 2009 ... Read all 6 responses: "Has any one every had a mammogram and/or an ultrasound done while they were still breastfeeding a baby on an on ...
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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...
Need to Know About Papsmear
Next question: Mammograms and Pap Smears ... mammograms · insurance supplement · free phone look up · find someone for free ...
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- I don't know where you are located but Berkeley Public Health Clinics on University and 6th provides pap smears on a sliding scale fee based upon your income. Also, if...
- You might also want to contact the San Francisco department of public health for information about public health clinics and also look into the Healthy San Francisco p...
- Try Planned Parenthood. When you say you'll get medical insurance only when your pap smears are all positive, do you mean positive as in there is something wrong?...
Needing Health Care in Bartlett Area
i have no health insurance. is there a place i can go for my yearly breast exams ? my mother passed away of breast cancer and i have to have mammograms every ...
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- Hi N., There is an organization called The American Breast Cancer Foundation that may be able to help you (www.abcf.org, or email ____@____.com). They have a "Key ...
- If you can get into Midtown, you might try the Church Health Center. It is a couple of blocks south and around the corner to the west from Methodist Hospital Central,...
- Hey N. I am not from Bartlett but I would think you could call the hosiptal or the walk in clinics and ask them How could you get help with not having any insurance...
Breast Hypoplasia Deformity in My 16 Yr Old
I had sonograms and mammograms before my mother ever did. I have a prosthetic bra w/an insert of either silicone, or saline,I've had both over the years, ...
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- Thank God , it isn't breast cancer I have a video that I can send you , it is called the "Silent Killer INFLAMMATORY Breast cancer. it is from the TV station KOMO C...
- I am sorry to hear about your daughter's deformity. I have hypoplasia. My breasts were both just very underdeveloped (mostly nipple facing downward), but they we...
- My guess would be that, if breast hypoplasia results in 3x the risk of cancer over your daughter's life span her risk is still low enough right now that depression ove...
