Ladies only: Routine Mammogram tomorrow!

[mrspunkysmom]

Thanks for all your encouragement! I really appreciate it.

I understand your points. I waited because I am tired of medicine. I annoyed doctors for years about endometriosis and PMDD and it nearly killed me before anything was done. Same with cataracts and thyroid. You just get tired of complaining. The only doctors I see regularly are the optometrist and the dentist. The specialists are all about money, so I stick with the ones that I like. Of course, I see the family doctor. Need to get rid of these sinus infections and have someone manage my health.

Okay, that was quick, slightly uncomfortable, and only a little pain from a slight yeast infection under one breast. The only real difficulties were my large mass making it difficult to lean into the machine. Really need to work on that. Sigh!

The technology has really changed. Not as much squishing. 15 to 30 second image. And only 4 shots. Wow! The last time I had one, the machine was huge, my much smaller breasts were practically flattened and I was about to hit someone.

With all of our capabilities, we can't invent a machine to examine our breasts without all of this squishing and pain?

We women should invent a similar machine to investigate prostate and testicular cancer in men! I wonder how fast science will advance then?


The tech said the doc might get the results Thursday or as late as next week.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I started getting mammogram's a few years before I turned 40 because my mom is a breast cancer survivor. I have very small dense breasts so it's hard for the technician to position them accurately sometimes. I remember one time I had to get squished an extra 3-4 times. I was so sore and red afterwards. Since it is very painful, one of the technicians told me to take some acetomenophine before my appt. I've now done this a few times and it does help with the pain. I hope that you receive good results. Good luck.

[caseysmom]

My doctor calls me at home if I don't go in every year....and seriously the techs that I get have zero sense of humor....its already embarrasing and I try to joke and they always look at me like I'm crazy.

[Karen]

There are other tests, but they are not yet as accurate. It is all a trade-off. Still I'd rather endure a few moments of pain for a year of not worrying!