annagilda Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 ...When your next in the shower/bath. Or even better, get your bloke to do it. :wink: You never know what you might find. Turns out everything is OK thank God, but like I said, you never know, just give them a squidge! X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Will do! Did you have a scare, i hope not! I always forget to do these things, i think i stupidly think because im young i dont need to do these things. Always telling mum to go and get checked because breast cancer is in the family, all my grans sisters have died of it x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annagilda Posted July 15, 2013 Author Share Posted July 15, 2013 Will do! Did you have a scare, i hope not! I always forget to do these things, i think i stupidly think because im young i dont need to do these things. Always telling mum to go and get checked because breast cancer is in the family, all my grans sisters have died of it x Just keep an eye hun. No need to get paranoid; although that's easier said than done, especially when it runs in the family. Yeah, found a lump, got it checked out and it's nothing to worry about, "as long as it doesn't change" All good though, makes you think eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinaisrar Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 A lovely and important reminder...................like the part for a man to check hehe...........glad all was ok x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maruska Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 that`s how to do a proper check:wink: in case someone is unfamiliar with the technique Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annagilda Posted July 16, 2013 Author Share Posted July 16, 2013 that`s how to do a proper check:wink: in case someone is unfamiliar with the technique Ooooh, and there I was, expecting it to be all scientific. I might just have to have another look, to make sure I'm doing it right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geraldine Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Gals, couldn't agree more, I sadly lost my younger sister to Breast Cancer and she thought she felt a lump but ignored it thinking it was nothing. At 36 you tend to dismiss things unless you feel ill. This was a lesson none of us wanted to be taught so no matter how old you are just do this simple check and always see your GP if you notice anything xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 My daughter is 18 and found a lump. She went to her GP who said it was fine and nothing to worry about, but 3 or 4 months later it is still there so she is going to go back with her mum and see if she can have it removed anyway, incase it turns cancerous later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Que Sera Sera Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Yep I've two friends who have been diagnosed since being here , one only 33 it's got to be done . Also ladies over 45 get free mammograms use them. I've had 3 benign lumps removed up to now in the last year. I'm the lucky one, my sister has just come through Chemo with hers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebourvellec Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 One of my friends from Uni got diagnosed with stage 3 a couple of months ago - shes only 29. Started Chemo last month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth 666 Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 I'm sure I read somewhere quite recently that cases of breast cancer in men are also on the increase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 ...When your next in the shower/bath. Or even better, get your bloke to do it. :wink: You never know what you might find. Turns out everything is OK thank God, but like I said, you never know, just give them a squidge! X It's good to hear your ok,, hubby gives mine a squidge most nights,lol so all good.. Cal x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maruska Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 I'm sure I read somewhere quite recently that cases of breast cancer in men are also on the increase. True,unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maruska Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Ooooh, and there I was, expecting it to be all scientific. I might just have to have another look, to make sure I'm doing it right! Colleague sent me a link months ago, I thought it was a prank/all funny stuff but they actually did a pretty good job IMO. I think that they definitely captured ladies` attention :biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maruska Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 My daughter is 18 and found a lump. She went to her GP who said it was fine and nothing to worry about, but 3 or 4 months later it is still there so she is going to go back with her mum and see if she can have it removed anyway, incase it turns cancerous later. That`s a good idea. At her age it`s more than likely fibroma - a non-cancerous mass. The doc`s usually just watch them but hey, if it was my daughter or me, I would want it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petals Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Not just lumps anyone over 40 should get a mammogram, friend of mine did at 48 and she had ductal carcinoma insitu and had to have both her breasts removed, the doc said she had millions of cancer cells. She had a breast reconstruction and is fine now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight7 Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Yes-the mammograms pick up very small lumps you cannot feel yourself. A friend had a cancer picked up no bigger than a grain of rice. She had it removed and radiotherapy- she is fine now and didn't have to have chemo because they caught it so early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 How many ladies would do what Angelina Jolie did ? I believe she was cancer free but had a full double mastectomy as a preventative measure as cancer runs in her family. She is wealthy enough to afford reconstructive surgery but I'm sure its not quite the same as the natural boobs she had removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annagilda Posted July 16, 2013 Author Share Posted July 16, 2013 How many ladies would do what Angelina Jolie did ? I believe she was cancer free but had a full double mastectomy as a preventative measure as cancer runs in her family. She is wealthy enough to afford reconstructive surgery but I'm sure its not quite the same as the natural boobs she had removed. I really Don't know; it's hard to tell unless you found yourself in that situation I guess, I think it's very brave of her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul1Perth Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 I hear Pablos available for a boob checking trip. Good rates, brickies hands are very sensitive.:wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 One of my friends from Uni got diagnosed with stage 3 a couple of months ago - shes only 29. Started Chemo last month. Im so sorry to hear that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metoo Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 that`s how to do a proper check:wink: in case someone is unfamiliar with the technique Ha ha ha this had me laughing out loud, will remind myself regularly I think with this vid lol metoo x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maruska Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 How many ladies would do what Angelina Jolie did ? I believe she was cancer free but had a full double mastectomy as a preventative measure as cancer runs in her family. She is wealthy enough to afford reconstructive surgery but I'm sure its not quite the same as the natural boobs she had removed. Nothing to do with wealth really. Women who had relatives diagnosed with breast cancer before age 40 are routinely referred for genetic testing. If the particular gene causing breast cancer is found, they are recommended to undergo mastectomy with reconstructive/plastic repair at the same time. Skin and nipple stays, the mammary gland is removed and an implant is placed in. Looks good too. It`s covered by insurance (in US) because there is medical reason. The only think that they can`t do after surgery is breastfeeding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHeart Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Apparently, only around 5% of breast cancers are truly 'hereditary' . Most cases of breast cancer, even those where multiple family members are diagnosed, are actually sporadic cases and situational and environmental factors are assumed to have contributed towards the cancer developing. Sadly we still dont always know the reasons many people develop cancer, its unclear. The BRCA gene mutations that causes breast cancer can be tested for if you have family members with the diagnosis. Luckily cancers caught under 2cm have a high 5 year survival rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incata Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 that`s how to do a proper check:wink: in case someone is unfamiliar with the technique I like that video! Will save to my favourites any time I need cheering up :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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