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By *clovers OP Couple
over a year ago
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Just back from a routine mammogram and just wanted to remind all you ladies to keep up with your health checks
I know that some friends of mine are worried about being out in public places & hospitals during shielding or being in lockdown but I'd totally encourage everyone to keep their appointments.
And if you know someone who's struggling to get to them how about giving them some support by asking them to contact their surgery / hospital to talk through their worries.
Keep well - keep safe ladies x |
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By *clovers OP Couple
over a year ago
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"I know this post is well intended - but everyone has their own choice whether to attend these appointments or not.
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Absolutely - no arguments on that front. Health is an absolute personal choice!
Just a friendly reminder & encouragement for those that do. Sometimes these things get lost in the midst of other things going on  |
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By *clovers OP Couple
over a year ago
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"Are mammograms painful?"
I think the first time when you don't know what to expect they can be uncomfortable but relaxing throughout certainly makes it easier
I think the uncomfiness is worth it to know you're ok x Same with smears
I had cervical cancer when I was very young (21) - I was very lucky to have had it detected & only because of other issues at the time - I wouldnt have fallen into the surveillance age range and in all probability wouldn't have survived otherwise.
Sometimes worries about the screening puts people off - we need to talk about these things more x
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By *clovers OP Couple
over a year ago
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"Just do it.
My mother died of breast cancer aged 27. I've no memories of her i was too young.
For the sake of your family and yourself, just do it. Same for smear or prostate checks. "
Sorry to hear about your mum. (((Hugs)))
My mum also lost her mother to breast cancer & quite possibly secondaries ( she was described as being "riddled"). She was 29 when she died leaving my mum aged 5 & a son aged 3.
Treatments have changed thank goodness but still so many families left with their loved ones |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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In the last week i found that a new lump was non cancerous from mammogram and scan.
Coming from someone who has been through breast cancer , get to know your body so you recognise whats normal / abnormal.
Mammograms aren't great but better that most other treatments. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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My mammogram didn't show my breast Cancer I've just been diagnosed with, it was shown on ultrasound at the 7 o'clock position. But my case was unusual. I accept any free screening I can as without your health, life becomes very very difficult.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I got a letter back in November inviting me to book my smear. Tried to call my GP and couldn't get through, so had every intention of calling back again. Totally forgot until a friend mentioned a couple of weeks back that they'd had theirs. It's definitely easy to lose track of things sometimes. Especially during Lockdown xx |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I got a letter back in November inviting me to book my smear. Tried to call my GP and couldn't get through, so had every intention of calling back again. Totally forgot until a friend mentioned a couple of weeks back that they'd had theirs. It's definitely easy to lose track of things sometimes. Especially during Lockdown xx"
Hope you have booked it now |
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"I got a letter back in November inviting me to book my smear. Tried to call my GP and couldn't get through, so had every intention of calling back again. Totally forgot until a friend mentioned a couple of weeks back that they'd had theirs. It's definitely easy to lose track of things sometimes. Especially during Lockdown xx
Hope you have booked it now"
It's been incredibly difficult to get through to my GP to book in. And my surgery won't allow appointments to be booked via the app. Took many attempts to get through. A lot of people phoning up to ask about vaccines apparently. All done and dusted now though |
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"I got a letter back in November inviting me to book my smear. Tried to call my GP and couldn't get through, so had every intention of calling back again. Totally forgot until a friend mentioned a couple of weeks back that they'd had theirs. It's definitely easy to lose track of things sometimes. Especially during Lockdown xx
Hope you have booked it now
It's been incredibly difficult to get through to my GP to book in. And my surgery won't allow appointments to be booked via the app. Took many attempts to get through. A lot of people phoning up to ask about vaccines apparently. All done and dusted now though "
Great to hear
I rarely go to my surgery only ever for medicine checks and smears, I had mine two weeks ago and they ambushed me with flu jabs and booked me the Covid vaccine  |
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"I got a letter back in November inviting me to book my smear. Tried to call my GP and couldn't get through, so had every intention of calling back again. Totally forgot until a friend mentioned a couple of weeks back that they'd had theirs. It's definitely easy to lose track of things sometimes. Especially during Lockdown xx
Hope you have booked it now
It's been incredibly difficult to get through to my GP to book in. And my surgery won't allow appointments to be booked via the app. Took many attempts to get through. A lot of people phoning up to ask about vaccines apparently. All done and dusted now though
Great to hear
I rarely go to my surgery only ever for medicine checks and smears, I had mine two weeks ago and they ambushed me with flu jabs and booked me the Covid vaccine "
"Ambushed" lol. They sound very thorough at yours. I usually have my smear at the GUM clinic during routine checks. I've had no reason to go for a while though  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Are mammograms painful?"
They can be, but I take a couple of paracetamol 40-60 mins before my annual check and I'm mostly fine, though last one was a little uncomfortable. |
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