PSA: if you're 45 or older

[Fullxbusymom]

No. That's what has changed. Just like if you're a woman you need to start getting mammograms regardless of risk.

Actually the recommendation for mammograms is higher now. 50 I think.

WHAT? Breast cancer is on the rise and age at diagnosis is getting younger. WTF?

Yup, new recommendation for mammograms is between 50 & 54yrs old.

[Anonymous 7]

That's what my doctor told me, too. But I think it's a load of crap. I'm guessing that they re-wrote the books so that women start getting them later. An almighty dollar being saved by insurance companies.

Actually the recommendation for mammograms is higher now. 50 I think.

WHAT? Breast cancer is on the rise and age at diagnosis is getting younger. WTF?

Yup, new recommendation for mammograms is between 50 & 54yrs old.

[Deleted User 1018]

I keep rescheduling mine......

[Anonymous 5]

Did your insurance company give you a hard time about covering the cost of it?
And if you didn't use your insurance, do you mind telling me how much it cost?

You need a colonoscopy. "They" lowered the age from 50.

Ok but Im older than 50 and in perfect health. My doctor said I dont need one now due to no risk factors. I do take the colorguard test at home and mail it to the lab

The insurance covers it completely.

[Anonymous 8]

And yet they raised the age for mammography. Gotta love science, they can never make up their minds!

You need a colonoscopy. "They" lowered the age from 50.

[Anonymous 8]

And yet they raised the age for mammography. Gotta love science, they can never make up their minds!

You need a colonoscopy. "They" lowered the age from 50.

[Anonymous 9]

Not the same poster but ... I'm in Europe and the health department sends you one every two years and you pay nothing. Same for mammograms. You get a letter telling you to make an appointment - the results are examined by the lab and then a second time by the health department.

Did your insurance company give you a hard time about covering the cost of it?
And if you didn't use your insurance, do you mind telling me how much it cost?

You need a colonoscopy. "They" lowered the age from 50.

Ok but Im older than 50 and in perfect health. My doctor said I dont need one now due to no risk factors. I do take the colorguard test at home and mail it to the lab

[Anonymous 10]

If you have risk factors, yes.

No. That's what has changed. Just like if you're a woman you need to start getting mammograms regardless of risk.

Actually the recommendation for mammograms is higher now. 50 I think.

I wish I could have waited till 50. As it is now because of inheriting BRCA 1 I have to get yearly. Ive had to do it since 30. I want a pre-emptive mastectomy but insurance is balking and I cant afford it on my own. My breasts cause me 100% anxiety and fear.

[Anonymous 11]

I try to only worry about my own colon.
Its freeing.

[mojogirl]

No. That's what has changed. Just like if you're a woman you need to start getting mammograms regardless of risk.

Actually the recommendation for mammograms is higher now. 50 I think.

I wish I could have waited till 50. As it is now because of inheriting BRCA 1 I have to get yearly. Ive had to do it since 30. I want a pre-emptive mastectomy but insurance is balking and I cant afford it on my own. My breasts cause me 100% anxiety and fear.

As with every other medical test, if you're predisposed you fall out of the recommendation. Very sorry to hear about your personal plight. I can't imagine. Sending you positive vibes.