Please don't put it off. I heard an alarming report on a medical news program last week, that although cancer rates are declining in toto, fewer women are getting regular mammogram screenings. The two main reasons sited were these: women's fear of the discomfort, and fear of something being found.
It really doesn't hurt. There's a little pulling, a little stretching, but I was actually pleasantly surprised when I had my first one because it was nowhere near as unpleasant as I'd been led to believe.
Fear of something being found? Please, please, let them find it NOW and not later. My mother, in her sixties, had a small, pea-sized lump found, discovered it was malignant, had the breast and some lymph nodes removed, and is still hale and hearty at the age of 83. The sooner something is discovered, the better the chances of a good prognosis.
Update on my friend, Julie: she continues to do very well. She has had three rounds of chemo-therapy now, has not suffered with too much in the way of side effects, and she is still very upbeat.
6 comments:
Yes, I do need to schedule mine! Thanks for the reminder! Shelly
Wonderful advice... Prayers for Julie...
be well,
Dawn
I have one scheduled for late March. Thanks for sharing the reminders...have a great evening...hugs,
Joyce
I agree mamograms are not painful and the tiny discomfort is so short it isn't worth mentioning. Glad to hear your friend is doing well and that your Mom is healthy. Paula
I didn't get a mammogram, but I did my testicular check!
Its good to have them, but mine seems to be so painful! I just grin and bare them....it`s all worth it in the end!
bella xx
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