Guest guest Posted September 23, 2003 Report Share Posted September 23, 2003 Welcome ! I am Gena, 38, married, housewife with 2 girls, in Alaska. I am 5'3 " and at my heaviest was 284. I am about 215 right now. I am not familiar with Montel's program but I can tell you that Dr Phil's is really good. He addresses the WHY and our emotions and stuff. The main things are to work on habits and behaviors that make you heavy. Another thing is the mindset, wanting it bad enough but looking at the whole picture that it has to be a new lifestyle. There is lots of great info and tons of support here. I myself had actually lost more but have gained some back recently so am trying to get back on track and things going the right direction again. We can do this!!! Gena > Hey Guys, > My name is and I just joined the group. I am 20-years-old and a > junior > in college. I have been overweight for a major part of my life and I > have > always been really self-conscious. I typically eat what I want when I > want > it because I want it. I am sick of being fat and unhealthy! I have > been on > and off diets for quite a while, but I know I need to get back into the > groove of things. So, I found this group and I hope that with the > support of > you guys that I will be able to reach my goal. I KNOW that I have it > in me. > Well, I currently weigh 256 lbs (I am 5'8''), which is quite a lot. My > true > goal for myself will be to loose 110 lbs., but I am just going to take > it > ONE day at a time. Yesterday I did fabulous, and doing I am doing > great! I > have already had 2 liters of water, been eating good, and I am going > to go > for a long walk here in a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2003 Report Share Posted September 23, 2003 Welcome ! I am Gena, 38, married, housewife with 2 girls, in Alaska. I am 5'3 " and at my heaviest was 284. I am about 215 right now. I am not familiar with Montel's program but I can tell you that Dr Phil's is really good. He addresses the WHY and our emotions and stuff. The main things are to work on habits and behaviors that make you heavy. Another thing is the mindset, wanting it bad enough but looking at the whole picture that it has to be a new lifestyle. There is lots of great info and tons of support here. I myself had actually lost more but have gained some back recently so am trying to get back on track and things going the right direction again. We can do this!!! Gena > Hey Guys, > My name is and I just joined the group. I am 20-years-old and a > junior > in college. I have been overweight for a major part of my life and I > have > always been really self-conscious. I typically eat what I want when I > want > it because I want it. I am sick of being fat and unhealthy! I have > been on > and off diets for quite a while, but I know I need to get back into the > groove of things. So, I found this group and I hope that with the > support of > you guys that I will be able to reach my goal. I KNOW that I have it > in me. > Well, I currently weigh 256 lbs (I am 5'8''), which is quite a lot. My > true > goal for myself will be to loose 110 lbs., but I am just going to take > it > ONE day at a time. Yesterday I did fabulous, and doing I am doing > great! I > have already had 2 liters of water, been eating good, and I am going > to go > for a long walk here in a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2003 Report Share Posted September 23, 2003 Welcome ! I am Gena, 38, married, housewife with 2 girls, in Alaska. I am 5'3 " and at my heaviest was 284. I am about 215 right now. I am not familiar with Montel's program but I can tell you that Dr Phil's is really good. He addresses the WHY and our emotions and stuff. The main things are to work on habits and behaviors that make you heavy. Another thing is the mindset, wanting it bad enough but looking at the whole picture that it has to be a new lifestyle. There is lots of great info and tons of support here. I myself had actually lost more but have gained some back recently so am trying to get back on track and things going the right direction again. We can do this!!! Gena > Hey Guys, > My name is and I just joined the group. I am 20-years-old and a > junior > in college. I have been overweight for a major part of my life and I > have > always been really self-conscious. I typically eat what I want when I > want > it because I want it. I am sick of being fat and unhealthy! I have > been on > and off diets for quite a while, but I know I need to get back into the > groove of things. So, I found this group and I hope that with the > support of > you guys that I will be able to reach my goal. I KNOW that I have it > in me. > Well, I currently weigh 256 lbs (I am 5'8''), which is quite a lot. My > true > goal for myself will be to loose 110 lbs., but I am just going to take > it > ONE day at a time. Yesterday I did fabulous, and doing I am doing > great! I > have already had 2 liters of water, been eating good, and I am going > to go > for a long walk here in a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2004 Report Share Posted October 1, 2004 Hi - welcome to the group! Bette in CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest guest Posted February 21, 2006 Report Share Posted February 21, 2006 Welcome Terrie; I'm sure you'll get lots of great information from Listen Up, but you may want to also check out CI Circle (cicircle ) if you have not already done so, as those families all have or are seeking cochlear implants for their children (and there are a growing number of bilaterally implanted children in that group). With just four months of hearing behind him, it sounds like Naish is doing remarkably well. And congratulations to you for getting him implanted so quickly after his diagnosis. It sounds like it's been a roller coaster the last six months! Kerry Mom to Hadley, 4 1/2 yrs, severe bilateral loss, AVT new to the group Hi everyone- I've been reading posts for a couple of months now, and thought it was time to say hi and introduce myself. My son Naish (pronounced Nash) is 16 months old and is bilaterally implanted. The first implant was at 12.5 months, and his second at 15 months. He was a failure of the system and was released from the hospital without his newborn screening exam, and I never noticed that it was not done. We thought something was wrong at about 10 1/2 months, he was diagnosed at 11 1/2 months, and implanted at 12 1/2 months with his first implant. He is doing fantastic with his listening skills and is responding to his name and understanding many many phrases. As far as talking, he is saying " uh uh " for up up, " alll " for ball, and " ahh " for on but all in all he's still pretty quiet. We're going to get a new map on Wednesday and I'm hoping that will help. I'd love to connect with any of you that have kids that have been implanted for about the same amount of time so we could share our experiences..... Thanks to everyone for all your great, informative posts! Terrie Kellmeyer Naish, 16 months (profound bilateral; first surgery 11/5/05, second surgery 1/25/06; AB high res) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2006 Report Share Posted February 21, 2006 Welcome Terrie; I'm sure you'll get lots of great information from Listen Up, but you may want to also check out CI Circle (cicircle ) if you have not already done so, as those families all have or are seeking cochlear implants for their children (and there are a growing number of bilaterally implanted children in that group). With just four months of hearing behind him, it sounds like Naish is doing remarkably well. And congratulations to you for getting him implanted so quickly after his diagnosis. It sounds like it's been a roller coaster the last six months! Kerry Mom to Hadley, 4 1/2 yrs, severe bilateral loss, AVT new to the group Hi everyone- I've been reading posts for a couple of months now, and thought it was time to say hi and introduce myself. My son Naish (pronounced Nash) is 16 months old and is bilaterally implanted. The first implant was at 12.5 months, and his second at 15 months. He was a failure of the system and was released from the hospital without his newborn screening exam, and I never noticed that it was not done. We thought something was wrong at about 10 1/2 months, he was diagnosed at 11 1/2 months, and implanted at 12 1/2 months with his first implant. He is doing fantastic with his listening skills and is responding to his name and understanding many many phrases. As far as talking, he is saying " uh uh " for up up, " alll " for ball, and " ahh " for on but all in all he's still pretty quiet. We're going to get a new map on Wednesday and I'm hoping that will help. I'd love to connect with any of you that have kids that have been implanted for about the same amount of time so we could share our experiences..... Thanks to everyone for all your great, informative posts! Terrie Kellmeyer Naish, 16 months (profound bilateral; first surgery 11/5/05, second surgery 1/25/06; AB high res) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2006 Report Share Posted February 21, 2006 Welcome Terrie; I'm sure you'll get lots of great information from Listen Up, but you may want to also check out CI Circle (cicircle ) if you have not already done so, as those families all have or are seeking cochlear implants for their children (and there are a growing number of bilaterally implanted children in that group). With just four months of hearing behind him, it sounds like Naish is doing remarkably well. And congratulations to you for getting him implanted so quickly after his diagnosis. It sounds like it's been a roller coaster the last six months! Kerry Mom to Hadley, 4 1/2 yrs, severe bilateral loss, AVT new to the group Hi everyone- I've been reading posts for a couple of months now, and thought it was time to say hi and introduce myself. My son Naish (pronounced Nash) is 16 months old and is bilaterally implanted. The first implant was at 12.5 months, and his second at 15 months. He was a failure of the system and was released from the hospital without his newborn screening exam, and I never noticed that it was not done. We thought something was wrong at about 10 1/2 months, he was diagnosed at 11 1/2 months, and implanted at 12 1/2 months with his first implant. He is doing fantastic with his listening skills and is responding to his name and understanding many many phrases. As far as talking, he is saying " uh uh " for up up, " alll " for ball, and " ahh " for on but all in all he's still pretty quiet. We're going to get a new map on Wednesday and I'm hoping that will help. I'd love to connect with any of you that have kids that have been implanted for about the same amount of time so we could share our experiences..... Thanks to everyone for all your great, informative posts! Terrie Kellmeyer Naish, 16 months (profound bilateral; first surgery 11/5/05, second surgery 1/25/06; AB high res) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2006 Report Share Posted February 21, 2006 welcome! Keisha from California. My son is 10 and he has a unilateral loss. terrie.kellmeyer@... wrote: Hi everyone- I've been reading posts for a couple of months now, and thought it was time to say hi and introduce myself. My son Naish (pronounced Nash) is 16 months old and is bilaterally implanted. The first implant was at 12.5 months, and his second at 15 months. He was a failure of the system and was released from the hospital without his newborn screening exam, and I never noticed that it was not done. We thought something was wrong at about 10 1/2 months, he was diagnosed at 11 1/2 months, and implanted at 12 1/2 months with his first implant. He is doing fantastic with his listening skills and is responding to his name and understanding many many phrases. As far as talking, he is saying " uh uh " for up up, " alll " for ball, and " ahh " for on but all in all he's still pretty quiet. We're going to get a new map on Wednesday and I'm hoping that will help. I'd love to connect with any of you that have kids that have been implanted for about the same amount of time so we could share our experiences..... Thanks to everyone for all your great, informative posts! Terrie Kellmeyer Naish, 16 months (profound bilateral; first surgery 11/5/05, second surgery 1/25/06; AB high res) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2006 Report Share Posted February 21, 2006 welcome! Keisha from California. My son is 10 and he has a unilateral loss. terrie.kellmeyer@... wrote: Hi everyone- I've been reading posts for a couple of months now, and thought it was time to say hi and introduce myself. My son Naish (pronounced Nash) is 16 months old and is bilaterally implanted. The first implant was at 12.5 months, and his second at 15 months. He was a failure of the system and was released from the hospital without his newborn screening exam, and I never noticed that it was not done. We thought something was wrong at about 10 1/2 months, he was diagnosed at 11 1/2 months, and implanted at 12 1/2 months with his first implant. He is doing fantastic with his listening skills and is responding to his name and understanding many many phrases. As far as talking, he is saying " uh uh " for up up, " alll " for ball, and " ahh " for on but all in all he's still pretty quiet. We're going to get a new map on Wednesday and I'm hoping that will help. I'd love to connect with any of you that have kids that have been implanted for about the same amount of time so we could share our experiences..... Thanks to everyone for all your great, informative posts! Terrie Kellmeyer Naish, 16 months (profound bilateral; first surgery 11/5/05, second surgery 1/25/06; AB high res) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2006 Report Share Posted February 21, 2006 welcome! Keisha from California. My son is 10 and he has a unilateral loss. terrie.kellmeyer@... wrote: Hi everyone- I've been reading posts for a couple of months now, and thought it was time to say hi and introduce myself. My son Naish (pronounced Nash) is 16 months old and is bilaterally implanted. The first implant was at 12.5 months, and his second at 15 months. He was a failure of the system and was released from the hospital without his newborn screening exam, and I never noticed that it was not done. We thought something was wrong at about 10 1/2 months, he was diagnosed at 11 1/2 months, and implanted at 12 1/2 months with his first implant. He is doing fantastic with his listening skills and is responding to his name and understanding many many phrases. As far as talking, he is saying " uh uh " for up up, " alll " for ball, and " ahh " for on but all in all he's still pretty quiet. We're going to get a new map on Wednesday and I'm hoping that will help. I'd love to connect with any of you that have kids that have been implanted for about the same amount of time so we could share our experiences..... Thanks to everyone for all your great, informative posts! Terrie Kellmeyer Naish, 16 months (profound bilateral; first surgery 11/5/05, second surgery 1/25/06; AB high res) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2006 Report Share Posted February 21, 2006 WElcome Terrie, I am from Georgia. I have a 14 year old daughter who has a mod-sev loss and wears hearing aids. It will be so interesting to hear about a baby with bilateral CI's. Sounds like he is doing pretty good since he is only 3 months old hearing wise! Are you doing any specific type of therapy?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2006 Report Share Posted February 21, 2006 WElcome Terrie, I am from Georgia. I have a 14 year old daughter who has a mod-sev loss and wears hearing aids. It will be so interesting to hear about a baby with bilateral CI's. Sounds like he is doing pretty good since he is only 3 months old hearing wise! Are you doing any specific type of therapy?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2006 Report Share Posted February 21, 2006 WElcome Terrie, I am from Georgia. I have a 14 year old daughter who has a mod-sev loss and wears hearing aids. It will be so interesting to hear about a baby with bilateral CI's. Sounds like he is doing pretty good since he is only 3 months old hearing wise! Are you doing any specific type of therapy?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2006 Report Share Posted February 21, 2006 Hi Terrie- I have an 18 month daughter who was bilaterally implanted when she was 12 months old & activated 3 weeks later - in mid September. She is babbling & says a few words (like your son) which " we " can recognize. She uses lots of inflection in her voice also. She will turn to her name & recognizes my voice. --- pcknott@... wrote: > > WElcome Terrie, I am from Georgia. I have a > 14 year old daughter who has a mod-sev loss and > wears hearing aids. It will be so interesting to > hear about a baby with bilateral CI's. Sounds like > he is doing pretty good since he is only 3 months > old hearing wise! Are you doing any specific type > of therapy?? > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2006 Report Share Posted February 21, 2006 Hi Terrie- I have an 18 month daughter who was bilaterally implanted when she was 12 months old & activated 3 weeks later - in mid September. She is babbling & says a few words (like your son) which " we " can recognize. She uses lots of inflection in her voice also. She will turn to her name & recognizes my voice. --- pcknott@... wrote: > > WElcome Terrie, I am from Georgia. I have a > 14 year old daughter who has a mod-sev loss and > wears hearing aids. It will be so interesting to > hear about a baby with bilateral CI's. Sounds like > he is doing pretty good since he is only 3 months > old hearing wise! Are you doing any specific type > of therapy?? > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2006 Report Share Posted February 21, 2006 Hi Terrie- I have an 18 month daughter who was bilaterally implanted when she was 12 months old & activated 3 weeks later - in mid September. She is babbling & says a few words (like your son) which " we " can recognize. She uses lots of inflection in her voice also. She will turn to her name & recognizes my voice. --- pcknott@... wrote: > > WElcome Terrie, I am from Georgia. I have a > 14 year old daughter who has a mod-sev loss and > wears hearing aids. It will be so interesting to > hear about a baby with bilateral CI's. Sounds like > he is doing pretty good since he is only 3 months > old hearing wise! Are you doing any specific type > of therapy?? > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2006 Report Share Posted October 2, 2006 Hi Beth, For the past several years my mammograms have indicated micro calcifications, but after a 2nd mamo. or an ultrasound, I would be declared OK until the following year. My March, 2006 mammogram seemed to be destined for the same result. Was it not for a dedicated physician, my DCIS might not have been found this year. My Dr. didn't like the " looks " of the mammogram and encouraged me to have either a needle biopsy or an excisional biopsy. Believing the excisional could result in the successful removal of the entire malignancy I chose that procedure. Alas, it was not to be and I underwent a bi-lateral mastectomy (no malignancy in the other breast, but I didn't want to have to go through this again!) I definitely encourage you to pursue a biopsy. Although it is uncomfortable, that pain lasts a short time compared to the emotional pain caused by not knowing. My best to you in your journey. Jan marciacooks10 wrote: > > My name is Beth. My experience with breast cancer began in August > of 2002 when my sister lost her battle with cancer found in her milk > ducts. She was the first woman in our family (that we know of). > She had very dense breasts so even though she had her yearly exams > and performed SBE it wasn't found until it showed up on one of her > mammograms. They did a lumpectomy however the cancer came back > within a month and they were unable to curb it. She was only 56 – > she died six days after her birthday. > > During my last yearly mammo I developed some micro calcifications in > my left breast along the chest wall. I went back for more films > this time they did a magnification view (or should I say several > views as it was difficult for them to get the right picture due to > the fact that my calcifications are on my check wall). They found 4 > all round in shape with the appearance of being benign and to come > back in six months for more of the same type of mammograms. After > speaking to my doctor, we agreed that I consult with a surgeon. I > have an appointment with her Friday Oct 20th to discuss the latest > films and to have a second set of eyes look at the films. > > I've ready that the only true way to know if micro calcifications > are benign or malignant is with a biopsy so I'm hoping that is what > this surgeon will suggest and whatever the result put my mind at > ease. > Good Luck, I am having a biopsy next week- not looking forward to it since I'm recovering from a spinal fusion. I'm just ready to get it over with and like you get it off my mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2006 Report Share Posted October 2, 2006 Hi Beth, For the past several years my mammograms have indicated micro calcifications, but after a 2nd mamo. or an ultrasound, I would be declared OK until the following year. My March, 2006 mammogram seemed to be destined for the same result. Was it not for a dedicated physician, my DCIS might not have been found this year. My Dr. didn't like the " looks " of the mammogram and encouraged me to have either a needle biopsy or an excisional biopsy. Believing the excisional could result in the successful removal of the entire malignancy I chose that procedure. Alas, it was not to be and I underwent a bi-lateral mastectomy (no malignancy in the other breast, but I didn't want to have to go through this again!) I definitely encourage you to pursue a biopsy. Although it is uncomfortable, that pain lasts a short time compared to the emotional pain caused by not knowing. My best to you in your journey. Jan marciacooks10 wrote: > > My name is Beth. My experience with breast cancer began in August > of 2002 when my sister lost her battle with cancer found in her milk > ducts. She was the first woman in our family (that we know of). > She had very dense breasts so even though she had her yearly exams > and performed SBE it wasn't found until it showed up on one of her > mammograms. They did a lumpectomy however the cancer came back > within a month and they were unable to curb it. She was only 56 – > she died six days after her birthday. > > During my last yearly mammo I developed some micro calcifications in > my left breast along the chest wall. I went back for more films > this time they did a magnification view (or should I say several > views as it was difficult for them to get the right picture due to > the fact that my calcifications are on my check wall). They found 4 > all round in shape with the appearance of being benign and to come > back in six months for more of the same type of mammograms. After > speaking to my doctor, we agreed that I consult with a surgeon. I > have an appointment with her Friday Oct 20th to discuss the latest > films and to have a second set of eyes look at the films. > > I've ready that the only true way to know if micro calcifications > are benign or malignant is with a biopsy so I'm hoping that is what > this surgeon will suggest and whatever the result put my mind at > ease. > Good Luck, I am having a biopsy next week- not looking forward to it since I'm recovering from a spinal fusion. I'm just ready to get it over with and like you get it off my mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2006 Report Share Posted October 2, 2006 Hi Beth, For the past several years my mammograms have indicated micro calcifications, but after a 2nd mamo. or an ultrasound, I would be declared OK until the following year. My March, 2006 mammogram seemed to be destined for the same result. Was it not for a dedicated physician, my DCIS might not have been found this year. My Dr. didn't like the " looks " of the mammogram and encouraged me to have either a needle biopsy or an excisional biopsy. Believing the excisional could result in the successful removal of the entire malignancy I chose that procedure. Alas, it was not to be and I underwent a bi-lateral mastectomy (no malignancy in the other breast, but I didn't want to have to go through this again!) I definitely encourage you to pursue a biopsy. Although it is uncomfortable, that pain lasts a short time compared to the emotional pain caused by not knowing. My best to you in your journey. Jan marciacooks10 wrote: > > My name is Beth. My experience with breast cancer began in August > of 2002 when my sister lost her battle with cancer found in her milk > ducts. She was the first woman in our family (that we know of). > She had very dense breasts so even though she had her yearly exams > and performed SBE it wasn't found until it showed up on one of her > mammograms. They did a lumpectomy however the cancer came back > within a month and they were unable to curb it. She was only 56 – > she died six days after her birthday. > > During my last yearly mammo I developed some micro calcifications in > my left breast along the chest wall. I went back for more films > this time they did a magnification view (or should I say several > views as it was difficult for them to get the right picture due to > the fact that my calcifications are on my check wall). They found 4 > all round in shape with the appearance of being benign and to come > back in six months for more of the same type of mammograms. After > speaking to my doctor, we agreed that I consult with a surgeon. I > have an appointment with her Friday Oct 20th to discuss the latest > films and to have a second set of eyes look at the films. > > I've ready that the only true way to know if micro calcifications > are benign or malignant is with a biopsy so I'm hoping that is what > this surgeon will suggest and whatever the result put my mind at > ease. > Good Luck, I am having a biopsy next week- not looking forward to it since I'm recovering from a spinal fusion. I'm just ready to get it over with and like you get it off my mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2006 Report Share Posted October 2, 2006 Margaret, I think its great you have been so diligent about mammos. Our daughter started at age 30 because of my bc history. You are wise to see a specialist. I will keep you in my prayers. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html BreastCancerStories.com http://www.breastcancerstories.com/content/view/433/161/ Angel Feather Loomer www.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.com Check out my other ornaments at www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html Lots of info and gifts at: www.cancerclub.com New to the group Good afternoon, I'm a 33 year old mother of two. I lost my mother to breast cancer when I was just 11 years old; she was 38. Because of a very predominant family history on both of my mother and father's side of the family I have been having yearly mammograms since I was 22. Every year I battle with the insurance company to have the service approved and paid for because I still don't meet the age guidelines for mammography even with my family history. I really think these guidelines should be looked at and revised. Each year I'm told that everything is fine; that I just have bilateral micro-calcification's. Neither my PCP or my OB/GYN has suggested having additional testing done, whether it be a biopsy or more in depth mammography screenings. I have my annual appointment this month on the 16th and I have decided to also make an appointment with a specialist at the Massachusetts General Hospital. I've been reading all these stories about women who have calcification's that turn out to be malignant. I'm hoping that this is not going to be the case for me as I was never advised about the possibility that these could be malignant and took the all clear from the doctors every year as a blessing; it was one more year that this disease was not going to get me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2006 Report Share Posted October 2, 2006 Margaret, I think its great you have been so diligent about mammos. Our daughter started at age 30 because of my bc history. You are wise to see a specialist. I will keep you in my prayers. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html BreastCancerStories.com http://www.breastcancerstories.com/content/view/433/161/ Angel Feather Loomer www.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.com Check out my other ornaments at www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html Lots of info and gifts at: www.cancerclub.com New to the group Good afternoon, I'm a 33 year old mother of two. I lost my mother to breast cancer when I was just 11 years old; she was 38. Because of a very predominant family history on both of my mother and father's side of the family I have been having yearly mammograms since I was 22. Every year I battle with the insurance company to have the service approved and paid for because I still don't meet the age guidelines for mammography even with my family history. I really think these guidelines should be looked at and revised. Each year I'm told that everything is fine; that I just have bilateral micro-calcification's. Neither my PCP or my OB/GYN has suggested having additional testing done, whether it be a biopsy or more in depth mammography screenings. I have my annual appointment this month on the 16th and I have decided to also make an appointment with a specialist at the Massachusetts General Hospital. I've been reading all these stories about women who have calcification's that turn out to be malignant. I'm hoping that this is not going to be the case for me as I was never advised about the possibility that these could be malignant and took the all clear from the doctors every year as a blessing; it was one more year that this disease was not going to get me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2006 Report Share Posted October 2, 2006 Margaret, I think its great you have been so diligent about mammos. Our daughter started at age 30 because of my bc history. You are wise to see a specialist. I will keep you in my prayers. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html BreastCancerStories.com http://www.breastcancerstories.com/content/view/433/161/ Angel Feather Loomer www.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.com Check out my other ornaments at www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html Lots of info and gifts at: www.cancerclub.com New to the group Good afternoon, I'm a 33 year old mother of two. I lost my mother to breast cancer when I was just 11 years old; she was 38. Because of a very predominant family history on both of my mother and father's side of the family I have been having yearly mammograms since I was 22. Every year I battle with the insurance company to have the service approved and paid for because I still don't meet the age guidelines for mammography even with my family history. I really think these guidelines should be looked at and revised. Each year I'm told that everything is fine; that I just have bilateral micro-calcification's. Neither my PCP or my OB/GYN has suggested having additional testing done, whether it be a biopsy or more in depth mammography screenings. I have my annual appointment this month on the 16th and I have decided to also make an appointment with a specialist at the Massachusetts General Hospital. I've been reading all these stories about women who have calcification's that turn out to be malignant. I'm hoping that this is not going to be the case for me as I was never advised about the possibility that these could be malignant and took the all clear from the doctors every year as a blessing; it was one more year that this disease was not going to get me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2006 Report Share Posted October 2, 2006 First, I would say FIND A NEW DOC...Since the medical rule of thumb (I think we talked about this last week) is age of diagnosis minus 10 (years) you should have started your mammos by at least age 28 (medically speaking). I would say either your family doc or your gyn should have already sent you for a mammo - if they do, insurance is legally obligated to pay for it - I say...GO GET 'EM GIRL! (it's important : ) - Jen On Mon, 2 Oct 2006 13:56:29 -0700 (PDT) Margaret Ultrino writes: > Good afternoon, I lost my mother to breast > cancer when I was just 11 years old; she was 38. Because of a very > predominant family history on both of my mother and father's side of > the family I have been having yearly mammograms since I was 22. > Every year I battle with the insurance company to have the service > approved and paid for because I still don't meet the age guidelines > for mammography even with my family history. I really think these > guidelines should be looked at and revised. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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