tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15944817.post3358732704342494540..comments2023-09-22T10:56:55.046-07:00Comments on What school doesn't teach about being a nurse practitioner: Not so lovely lady lumpsnewFNPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01618284466716062799noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15944817.post-71234721844800162192009-04-17T21:56:00.000-07:002009-04-17T21:56:00.000-07:00How about a diagnostic mammo followed by ultrasoun...How about a diagnostic mammo followed by ultrasound on Monday and then on Friday a pelvic ultrasound to confirm dx of ruptured ovarian cyst. Woo hoo! What a week!!<br /><br />Boob and metal sandwich - I feel your pain, sister!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15944817.post-72777378370022768532009-04-15T20:52:00.000-07:002009-04-15T20:52:00.000-07:00at the age of 30, I agree with Rebecca.....and I t...at the age of 30, I agree with Rebecca.....and I think your insurance should pay given the family history, especially if you complain of occasional mastalgia or something like that : )Bonitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11779430480910398799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15944817.post-60025062089194625722009-04-15T19:30:00.000-07:002009-04-15T19:30:00.000-07:00Why not get an ultrasound? And, if they can feel a...Why not get an ultrasound? And, if they can feel a lump, aren't they going to strongly suggest you get a biopsy regardless of what the mammo says? Seems like you get squished boops with no benefit.Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04662576219998584244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15944817.post-88171843632511070192009-04-14T20:52:00.000-07:002009-04-14T20:52:00.000-07:00With a major family history of "lady cancers", I'v...With a major family history of "lady cancers", I've been told to start getting screening mammograms at the ripe ol' age of 30. That's next year. Now we'll just see if my insurance covers that...<br /><br />Best wishes, newFNP. At least now you can empathize with your patients about the illustrious mammo experience.<br /><br />And thanks for being gentle!Nurse Teenyhttp://nurseteeny.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15944817.post-22726971953797780132009-04-14T20:22:00.000-07:002009-04-14T20:22:00.000-07:00I feel ya, sister! That happened to me too, and it...I feel ya, sister! That happened to me too, and it sucked! Not only is the mammogram un-fun, but I had to follow up at the Breast Center afterwards. Of course, everything was fine...but there's nothing like sitting next to a pamphlet titled "Are You Losing Your Hair After Chemo?" to make you nervous!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com