Mammograms

[Fata Morgana]

At what age do you start breast screening in the US?

I thought it was 50 in the UK but I've had a letter today with an appointment. I turned 46 last month.

 

[ms_ann_thrope]

Do you have history risk factors?

 

[Fata Morgana]

Do you have history risk factors?

Absolutely none.

 

[lovetoread]

Around 40.

I had my first one at 41, they found a mass.

After much worry and tons of other scans it seems I have thick breasts.

I hurt for 2 weeks.

I have not gone back since, though you are supposed to do it once a year.

 

[Fata Morgana]

Around 40.

I had my first one at 41, they found a mass.

After much worry and tons of other scans it seems I have thick breasts.

I hurt for 2 weeks.

I have not gone back since, though you are supposed to do it once a year.

Aah you start much earlier than us. Which is right of course. Fifty is late.

 

[ms_ann_thrope]

Around 40.

I had my first one at 41, they found a mass.

After much worry and tons of other scans it seems I have thick breasts.

I hurt for 2 weeks.

I have not gone back since, though you are supposed to do it once a year.

Bdsm scar tissue.

 

[pointless]

Around 40.

I had my first one at 41, they found a mass.

After much worry and tons of other scans it seems I have thick breasts.

I hurt for 2 weeks.

I have not gone back since, though you are supposed to do it once a year.

that's amazing. how do they even test the intelligence level of breasts?

 

[GiggLeGasm]

it depends on who you listen to in the US
WomensHealth (government funded) suggests every two years between 50-74
American Cancer Society suggests annually, beginning at age 40
and everyone agrees that these recommendations might change in response to new research.

 

[Fata Morgana]

that's amazing. how do they even test the intelligence level of breasts?

I'm fucked then. Mine will be in special school by Spring.

 

[dolf]

Aah you start much earlier than us. Which is right of course. Fifty is late.

I believe it's to do with how effective it is on younger, firmer breasts. too young and you get LTR's issue. also, young & perky doesn't take to being crushed between two plates as happily. ouchy!

 

[pointless]

sometimes i wonder about my balls because they keep getting hit by shit. it's kind of a pain to be honest.

 

[Fata Morgana]

sometimes i wonder about my balls because they keep getting hit by shit. it's kind of a pain to be honest.

Fists?

 

[pointless]

no thanks. i'm good.

 

[girlsmiley]

Hi petal.

I just cut and paste from here:

http://www.cancerscreening.gov.au/internet/screening/publishing.nsf/Content/faqs#age

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in Australia.
One in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime.
In 2014, 15,270 women are predicted to be diagnosed with breast cancer in Australia.
In 2020, 17,210 women are projected to be diagnosed with breast cancer in Australia. This is an average of 47 women every day.
Increasing age is one of the strongest risk factors for developing breast cancer. More than two in three cases of breast cancer occur in women aged between 40 and 69 years.
Australian women diagnosed with breast cancer have an 89% chance of surviving five years after diagnosis.
Improvements in survival are attributed to earlier detection of breast cancer through regular mammograms and improved treatment outcomes for breast cancer.
On average, seven women die from breast cancer every day in Australia. Finding breast cancer early increases the chance of surviving the disease.
Although rare, breast cancer can also affect men, accounting for about 1% of cases. Around 110 men are diagnosed with breast cancer in Australia each year.




8. At what age does BreastScreen Australia encourage women to start having screening mammograms?
BreastScreen Australia is targeted specifically at women without symptoms aged 50-69 years. Evidence shows that screening has the greatest potential to prevent mortality from breast cancer for this age group. Women aged 40-49 and 70 years and older, who have no breast cancer symptoms or signs, are also eligible for free screening mammograms.

9. Why does BreastScreen Australia promote re-screening every two years for women aged 50-69 years?
Two-yearly screening mammograms are the best way for women aged 50-69 years to detect breast cancer early, before there are any signs or symptoms. Early detection in this age group offers women a better chance of successful treatment and recovery.

10. What is the national BreastScreen Australia policy on screening women younger than 50?
Women 40-49 years
Age is the biggest risk factor in developing breast cancer. Around 75% of all breast cancers occur in women over the age of 50. Current research shows that breast cancer screening is most effective in detecting early breast cancer in women aged 50-69 years.

Current evidence indicates that the benefits of breast cancer screening for women aged 40-49 years are not strong enough to encourage all women in this age group to have regular breast cancer screening.

Women in their 40s who have no breast problems are able to have a free screening mammogram through BreastScreen Australia if they wish. However, they are not specifically targeted to attend.

BreastScreen Australia will continue to review this policy as new research becomes available.

Women 40 years and under
Regular screening mammograms are not recommended for women under 40 years. One reason is that the risk of breast cancer in young women is low compared to that of older women. Also, mammographic screening is not as effective in younger women. As women grow older and approach menopause, their breasts change and become less dense or solid. The tissue of younger women's breasts is usually more dense than that of older women and can show up as white areas on the x-ray. Breast cancers also show up as white areas on x-rays. This makes breast cancer more difficult to detect in young women. Women under 40 years of age are therefore more likely to have an unnecessary recall for assessment, with all the anxiety associated with this, and sometimes invasive investigations, when there was no cancer there in the first place.

Younger women who notice any unusual breast lumps, pain or nipple discharge should see their doctor immediately. Those who are concerned about their individual risk of developing breast cancer should also seek advice from their doctor.

 

[Fata Morgana]

Cheers petal.

 

[Tathagata]

that's amazing. how do they even test the intelligence level of breasts?

it involves math

 

[pointless]

that's... great?

 

[Fata Morgana]

So when have my mammos grammed they'll look like that! Top stuff.

 

[girlsmiley]

Cheers petal.

Any time sweetheart.

 

[SCcouple1990]

It is recommended once per year when you turn 40. Usually around the time of your annual Pap smear.

 

[SexyWench]

In Canada, its age 40
my doctor said if there is a history of cancer
then 10 years prior to the age family member had it
whichever is earlier

I apparently have dense boobs
but I am able to skip a year between squishes

 

[lovetoread]

It seems garnate trusted the wrong person.

 

[Fata Morgana]

I thought she'd posted those herself in older threads?

 

[Noor]

I hated mammograms for years, they hurt, so I avoided them. Then before surgery in 2010 I had to have one and it was digital, didn't hurt nearly as much.

Last spring when I got sick I had to have one, didn't hurt that much but it was questionable so I also had a ultrasound which was fine regarding my breasts. Ultrasound doesn't hurt.

I an not young and perky but I do have very dense breast tissues. I get bruised when I got bra shopping, another thing I hate because it hurts.

Anyway I think they started offering mammograms for me at 35 or earlier. I am on estrogen replacement now, so it will be every year now.

 

[lovetoread]

That pic is from photobucket.