My sister is 42 years old and she never had a mammogram before. She had a baby almost three years ago and stopped breastfeeding last march. Right now she has a lot of pain in her left breast, it's swallen and she feels it's hot. My grandmother died from Breast Cancer so I'm concern about her health. Unfortunatelly she doesn't have insurance. Where she can get a free mammogram?
Thanks,
Rita
Hi Rita - Sounds like your sister might have an infection. Have her check out our resources for underserved women, to find somewhere near her where she can get a free mammogram. But more than that, she should go to a walk-in clinic, and soon. If she has an infection, she doesn't want it to get worse... Hope this helps - PJH
Since your sister has recently been breastfeeding, this could well be an infection as PJ suggests. Swelling, pain, and heat can also be symptoms of a rare form of breast cancer called inflammatory breast cancer, so please urge your sister not to wait on seeing a doctor because of her financial situation. If the list of resources PJ gave you doesn't include a place near your sister's home, have her call her local Komen for the Cure affiliate or the nearest American Cancer Society office about resources for her. Most communities also have free or reduced cost clinics.
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