My nan had an advanced breast cancer which spread and took hold quickly. She passed within 3 months of diagnosis back in 2000. My aunt (her daughter, dad's sister) has now been diagnosed with the same type of breast cancer but it has been caught in the really early stages which is fantastic news. My concern is that I may also be prone to this type of cancer. I am 38 years old, have PCSO and a type 2 diabetic (these make me even more susceptible to cancer). I take after my nan in every way physically, same body shape etc I have a very large (36H) and dense breasts and I have been to the GP before when I thought I felt something.
My husband has Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (had for 7 years and doing fantastic) so I don't want my kids to have both parents fighting cancer.
Due to the fact that breast cancer is in my family and working down the line, that I have medical conditions which leave me vulnerable to get cancer and the fact that I have a large chest. Shall I request a mammogram referral from my GP and should I push for one.
I am really worried and don't want to be one of these women who leave it too late.
Any advice and help would be amazing x
