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Thursday, February 26, 2009
Do As I Say, Not as I Did
It's that time of year again. Mammogram. Ugh! But unlike years past, this one wasn't really uncomfortable. Now that hospitals are using digital equipment, there is a lot less compression involved which translates to a lot less discomfort (or in some cases downright pain!). I was for several years very active in the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life in honor of my wonderful sister-in-law who is a many year breast cancer survivor. But I have to admit that I skipped the last several years and have not been getting my annual mammogram. I don't expect bad results as we don't have a genetic history of breast cancer in my family. But I am more apprehensive than years' past since if there is a problem, it may have been hiding for several years rather than just a few months. But I want to encourage anyone who reads this to NOT do as I did. Get your mammogram each year. It really is important.
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2 comments:
You are so right and I have mine regularly - Sweet of you to remind us all
I'm going for mine today, and all the other fun female stuff too. Hey, any reason to get off work early is a good one!
I would like to find a clinic that my insurance covers that does thermography instead of the regular mammogram...not because of pain, but supposed to be healthier, less radiation etc.
Shelley
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