IBC...forgive me if this has already been posted...

[megs4413]

http://www.komotv.com/ibc

i would really like to have a yearly mammogram (i know that sounds crazy), but there's no way my doc woudl order it or my insurance would agree to pay. what do you do to protect yourself?

[lovin2shop]

Megs, if I remember correctly, you are young, so a mammogram might not do much for you anyway. An ultrasound is usually more effective for younger, denser breasts and is an easier screen as a bonus. I have a strong family history of breast cancer (mother and paternal grandmother), so I've tried to be very proactive in monitoring and testing. You would be surprised what insurance will cover. When I was in my 20's, I had a few lumps that were screened by ultrasound. Nothing unusual, just cysts actually, but I felt better getting them screened. Now that I'm in my 30's, I have had annual mammograms, and even had a breast MRI this year. Insurance has never balked at paying and even covered the MRI 100% since I had met my deductible. Granted, I have the family history and have on occassion pointed out suspicious areas to my OB, but insurance hasn't been a problem at all. If you ever have anything to even be minorly concerned about, go in right away!