The American Cancer Society, or ACS, recommends that women ages 40 to 44 have the choice to begin yearly breast cancer screenings with a mammogram. In other words, a woman should carefully discuss the risks versus benefits of undergoing a mammogram with her doctor.
We referred her to this topic, said that post-stent pain was not uncommon and that, assuming nothing is amiss with the stent, this pain usually goes away in time. She replied today: ...you are correct about 2 days after my post the pain stopped, which made it about 6 weeks after stenting.
You may have noticed a string coming out of your urethra (water pipe). This string will be used to remove your stent in several days. Your urologist will give you an indication how long the stent should stay in place. How to remove your stent. Wash and clean your hands thoroughly; It is important to try and relax. This will make removal easier. Take hold of the string and with a firm, steady motion, pull the stent until it is out. Remember that it is approximately 25-30 cm long. This will ...