I'm 82 and I've had mammograms for 41 years and because I was busy last summer didn't go in when reminded by the hospital's Woman's Health department. I'm fortunate to have good health insurance because we got it when we were doing well and now it is a large hunk of our monthly income, but worth it. I decided to be good to myself and since it was covered, have my mammogram. I click for others who can't pay, so why not get my own. I went in the end, and a wonderful radiologist spotted something suspicious.and after a sonogram and a biopsy, within a week, I had my lumpectomy and one lumph node removed which proved it hadn't spread, I had six weeks of radiation; no chemo and I'm fine and clear a year later. With my little white pill for the next four years, my onocologist has pretty much promised MORE THAN the hoped for five years.. It wasn't pleasant but it was more than worth it.
I wish for everyone who is 40 or who should because of family history, a yearly mamogram and for help if needed to pay for an early easy operation. The earlier, the better. I'll keep clicking if you'll keep going for your test.
Destin, FL