Breast screening after 5 years

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I have had breast cancer twice  the second time   it was discovered was  when I went for my 5th year check up by some freak chance the appointment was made only 7month after the last  one.Thankfully I went and it had returned. If I had told hospital I wasn't due for another 5 months things would have been very different. 

My dilemma now is I have just had my 5 year mammogram all good. But I feel very vulnerable as I am 72 and will no longer be called for any check ups by the hospital or even the national breast screening service 

I am oestrogen and her2  positive 

Anne 

  • Good Evening Anne. I am 69 and had my last 5 year mammogram last year. I asked about me having more mammograms after 70 and I was told I could have a mammogram if I requested one. I assumed you need to be referred by your GP. 

    I would certainly start at my GP and see what they say or ring Macmillan. 

    Three times! What did I do?