I am 43 years old, and I have never had a mammogram. My mother had breast cancer 3 years ago. You'd think that I would run right out and have one. But, no. The stories that abound of how awful mammograms are, and how much they hurt, scared me off. Even more so than my mother's diagnosis. Ladies, let me tell you: it wasn't bad. The technician was quick and efficient. I was in and out in 15 minutes. Literally. GET A MAMMOGRAM! Also, a little word of advice from my good friend, Deanna (who is going in for a second mastectomy today--good luck, I'm praying for you): do self exams often! 
The Day is Long, but the Years are Short.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
The Big Squeeze
I am 43 years old, and I have never had a mammogram. My mother had breast cancer 3 years ago. You'd think that I would run right out and have one. But, no. The stories that abound of how awful mammograms are, and how much they hurt, scared me off. Even more so than my mother's diagnosis. Ladies, let me tell you: it wasn't bad. The technician was quick and efficient. I was in and out in 15 minutes. Literally. GET A MAMMOGRAM! Also, a little word of advice from my good friend, Deanna (who is going in for a second mastectomy today--good luck, I'm praying for you): do self exams often! 
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