And don't tell me I should be asking my doctor, of course I will ask her on my visit next month. I'm just curious to see if anyone has a ballpark. Both my mother and my aunt found out they had it last year.
2006-07-18 02:40:25 · 11 answers · asked by Microbiology.girl 5 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
I just turned 23
2006-07-18 02:42:31 · update #1
generally if you have no family history they send you for a baseline mammogram (initial) between the ages of 35-40 and then you get one every other year after that. since it's in your family, i would guess the doc might send you for a baseline now, so that they can check to make sure you're clear and have something for comparison in the future. i would also guess you'd be getting one yearly with such strong family incidence.
2006-07-18 02:45:55 · answer #1 · answered by J Somethingorother 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I had breast cancer at 29 years old (I am 31 now). I was told that my girls should have a mammogram 10 years before the age I was diagnosed. So for example, when they are 19, they should start having mammos. How old are the family members with cancer? Good luck to you and your family!
2006-07-18 08:12:11 · answer #2 · answered by BriteHope 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have breast cancer. My daughter asked my Dr. when she should get her first mammogram. The Dr. said at 35 for a baseline and if that is normal that again until she is 40.
2006-07-18 14:43:04 · answer #3 · answered by mickey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My gynecologist told me they start doing the mammograms at age 40. But if there is a history of breast cancer or abnormalities in your family she will definately want to do them sooner. Good luck.
2006-07-18 02:52:35 · answer #4 · answered by shellsbells 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't be conscious of ways previous you're, yet I only had a scare final November, and that i replaced into 23 on the time....my doctor recommended i'm getting a mammogram each and every three hundred and sixty 5 days....that is by no skill too early! i'm so sorry on your mom and aunt, i will say a prayer for you all!
2016-12-10 09:26:46 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call a doctor and set up an appointment and say that you want a precautious test for your first mammogram, they wont turn that down. If you dont have insurance go to a free clinic and see what they can do for you.
2006-07-18 02:44:29 · answer #6 · answered by deviousbeautifulangel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start early, cancer is prevelent in my family as well. Start around 20-25 years or so old, and go once a year
2006-07-18 02:46:18 · answer #7 · answered by melanie b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was diagnozed at 36 so the doctor said my daughter should be tested at 26 (deducting 10 years from my occurance) so if your parents had it find out their age when they found it, I hope this helps
2006-07-18 18:52:56 · answer #8 · answered by Gret 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think about 35 is a good time if it runs in your family. but i have also heard 40. me i would start at 35 why give cancer the extra five years ?
2006-07-18 02:44:52 · answer #9 · answered by mojomuppet 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since my mom had a "breast scare" (not cancer), my Dr. suggested that I have mine at 20 years old, due to her scare and my own medical history.
2006-07-18 20:00:46 · answer #10 · answered by A charmed one 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋