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maggie101
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9 years ago

Annual Check Up

Hi everyone,    I am looking for some advise.   I have been cancer free for the last four years and I am due to get my final check up in April this year.  As I have just moved in November from Scotland  I don't really know where to start.   I made an appointment to see a GP, whom I found to be  very pleasant but not too helpful.   The GP said I could go see a specialist, get a mammogram then go back to see her or go see her first then get a referral.  Can anyone tell me the best procedure, recommend a good specialist, tell me how much it costs etc?     Any advise would be appreciated.  

Many Thanks

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  • Mira's avatar
    Mira
    Member
    9 years ago
    @socoda I was under the impression Breastscreen is only for those who haven't had cancer.
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    socoda
    Member
    9 years ago
    Hi @maggie101, First Congratulations on being cancer free for the last 4 years, that's excellent! So which area do you live in? This will help others who also live in that area assist you with either gp's or specialists in that area who are good. And yes you are correct gp first and then a referral for a mammogram or to Breast screen depending in if you have an implant. Breast screen provides the service through medicare (so if you have a medicare card it's free) and they are specialists in the breast cancer area so are a great service. Hope this helps and let us know how you get on. Xx