My Aunt was just diagnosed with Breast Cancer, even though I am only 30 should I start getting regular Mamograms?
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10/15/08 4:17pm
I would let your doctor know that you may be at risk - but for now they may not require a mammogram. It all depends on your aunt's age and if others in your family have had cancer. the most important thing you can do is monthly self-exams, and to be sure to get yearly exams by your doctor. if a lump is detected tell your doctor about it right away so he can do a mammogram. I was just 31 when I was diagnosed, so it is possible to get it at a young age - though the risk is quite low.
Good luck!
Angi
10/16/08 8:13am
Jessica,
One thing my doctor recommended when I was thirty was to get a mammogram so I had a baseline to refer to when getting future mammograms. Most insurance companies will pay for these when you are 30 now. I think the earlier you get check the better. Turns out when they did my baseline mammogram they found a lump nothing cancerouse but scared me to death. I think its a good idea to talk with your doctor about at least getting a baseline done.
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