I had a kid punch me in the tit ages ago which led to finding a cyst. Nothing to worry about said the doc at the time.
Fast forward to two years ago, I go for follow up and there are now more than can be counted on ultrasound, mammography, or MRI (done them all). Everything looking benign according to the doc, but one is calcifying and I’ve just found another huge one…
So what I’m wondering is, has anyone got experience getting a preventative double mastectomy in Japan? If so, was it covered by insurance? Better yet, any recs for a specialist in Kansai?
My grandma got hers removed when she was younger than me, only for them to seek revenge in her 70’s and kill her. So I know it might not do anything in the long run.
But man, I am tired of being poked and prodded. Tired of having to beg technicians to listen and not just say “GAMAN!” before they attack with the boob smasher. (I swear one only wrenched the thing harder and tighter because I told her it was already too painful). I’m old so they aren’t that great looking anyway, just a pair of annoyances that feel like they’re plotting my demise.
Anyhoo, any tips for negotiating my release as a hostage from the evil twins, or info about the procedure itself would be appreciated. Also any luck getting pain relief, numbing, and/or a sedative for a biopsy? Doc told me I’d be cinched into the torture machine and they’d jab a needle in there with zero consideration for pain relief. So I’ve repeatedly refused it. Like, if we do it, she gets one shot, and then I will never been able to do it again. (I can’t even hear the word “mammogram” in the hospital without having a panic attack thanks to the Gaman Granny)
Are elective surgeries even eligible for extended sick leave…? Like if I’m asking and the doc isn’t ordering, is that an issue with getting to take a couple weeks off and applying for that allowance…?
by Dorobozaru